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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
PANAMA is WROUGHT UP
Excited Over Announcement of Unit
ed States Respecting Election.

Excited Over Announcement of Unit
ed States Respecting Election.
Panama, Aug. 23.-Political circles
here were greatly stirred yesterday as
a result of the announcement the Unit
ed States would consider unconstitu-
tional the election by the national as
sembly of Acting President Carlos
Mendoza as president of the republic
of Panama to fill out the unfinished two
years of the term of the late President
Obaldia.
Senor Mendoza was second vice pres
sdent of the republic at the time of the
death of President Obaldia, last March.
and Immediately assumed the Office of
acting president. With the success of
the liberals in the assembly elections
last July it was the general belief that
Mendoza would be chosen by that body
as president
Besides DR.. Mendoza, Foreign Minis
ter Lewis and DR.. Porras, recently spe-
cial minister from Panama to Washing
ton to negotiate a treaty for the settle
ment of the boundary dispute between
Panama and Costa Rica, have been
mentioned for the presidency. The
Panama congress, which convenes
about Sept. 1, will select the successor
TO Obaldia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
WHITE STICKS
To HIS STORY
Legislator Alleged to Have
Been Bribed to Vote for
Lorimer on Stand.
NOT SHAKEN BY CROSS QUIZ
Judge Kersten Lowers Bars for Jack
pot Testimony, and New Sensa-
tions Are Expected.

Chicago, Aug. %. - Representative
White, chief witness for the state in
the trial of Lee O'Neil Browne, under,
went cross examination today His
story did not vary from that told at
the first trial
Jackpot Testimony Goes.
Chicago. Aug. 23.-"Jack pot" testi.
mony, which was excluded by Judge
McSurely at the first trial Of Lee
O'Neil Browne, was admitted yester-
day in the second trial by Judge Ker-
stem.
1t was indicated that bars would be
let down completely, although the
court made no general ruling; only
permitting Representative Charles A.
White to testify that he got 5000 out
of the st. Louis Jack pot" But if the
court follows the precedent fixed in
the first decisions, others, too, will be
permitted to tell of the distribution of
the Jack pot" money. In that event
it is promised by States Attorney Way
man the entire legislative bribery
most details and the men higher up
who furnished the bribe money, will
not be spared exposure.
What Ruling May Mean.
The ruling of Judge Kersten is in
terpreted to mean that Representatives
Link, Beckemeyer and Meyer will be
permitted to testify as to what they
received from the Jack pot and that
Senators Broderick and Holtzlaw will
be allowed to tell what they know of
the bribing of legislators, even though
their stories may not directly involve
Browne. Still others will be called by
the state, and according to the out
look yesterday, the second trial may
produce many new sensations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
ers." He was released on his owl

ers." He was released on his own
recognizance.
The arrest of Sibley came a few
hours after he had announced his
withdrawal from the congressional
race. According to his own figures,
filed in obedience to the legislative
act requiring a public statement of
candidates expense account, Sibley
spent $4,000 in Warren county to
secure his nomination, and in the en-
tire district $32, 800, which, accord
ing to population, averaged 81 per
vote.
In the warrant under which Sibley
was arrested, three other prominent
politicians of the Twenty-eighth dis
trict are also charged with conspira-
cy to debauch voters. They are
Charles Crandall, D. NJ. Howard and
George NJ. Dunn.
Favored for Vice President.
In the democratic national conven-
ton of 1896 Sibley received the larg-
est number of votes for the nomina-
ton for vice president, but wired the
convention to withdraw his name.
In Both Parties.
Sibley is veteran standpat leader
and has been elected from the Twenty
eighth district both as a republican
and as a democrat. He secured the
republican nomination over a strong
field in this years primaries.
Gives Ill Health as Reason.
In a statement issued last night Sib-
ley says:
Owing to the continuance of ser
ious condition of my heart l am con-
vinced the days of my physical activi
ties are almost numbered. At best, a
long rest is necessary to alleviate my
condition When l became a candidate
1 had no premonition of serious diff
Guilty with my vision or of a subse-
quent attack of heart failure. 1 am con-
vinced if elected / should be unable to
discharge my duties in the manner the
place demands"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
TAKES BRIDE AND SUIT

Successful Suitor of Kewanee Girl
Also Pays Tilted Ones Expenses.
Kewanee, ILL.,, Aug. 23.-After An
ton Gudezes had wooed and appar-
emily won Miss Rosalia Jasiatis, he
obtained wedding license, bought
new suit, and paid for the making
of his fiancee's wedding dress. Then
the young woman decided she pre-
ferred Jazos Plisauskis for her hus-
band and refused to marry Gudezes.
Several conferences followed, and an
amicable settlement was reached yes
terday when PlisauslSis paid Gudezes
$40 as reimbursement for his pre-
nuptial campaign and took his we'd
ding suit The marriage followed
Immediately.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
That Number Of Fire
Fighters in Northern
Idaho Missing.
LITTLE Improvement
Several Towns Still in Danger,
Though Wind is Not So
ha, Violent.

Spokane, Wash, Aug. 23.-Three
hundred fire fighters of total force Of
600 which has been attacking the
flames In the pine forests of northern
Idaho, are unaccounted for today. Gov
ernment Forest Supervisor WeieIe, at
Wallace, today declared his belief near
ly all had perished.
CONDITIONS IMPROVE LITTLE.
Butte, Mont, Aug. 23.-Forest fire
conditions In central Montana are little
improved. Fires in Lewis and Clarke
counties, about WiIburn and Gould,
still rage. Neihart, Barker and other
towns in Cascade county are yet in
peril. Harden, In Yellowstone county,
is threatened, as Is also Wibaux, in
Dawson county.
SUM UP REPORTS.
Washington, Aug. 23.-Forest service
officials here issued statement today
summing up reports from agents in
the field concerning the fire situation.
has improved and the winds are less
violent today.
Thirty-three fighters are known to be
dead in the LoIo and Coeur d'AIene re-
gion, and two more are reported IA
tally hurt. These figures cover only
the lives of fire fighters.
TOWNS ARE BURNED.
All of the towns of Stregis and Salt
ese are burned. Fires in Gallatin and
stone National park are under control.
The town of Troy is now in grave dan
ger.
wnrdner in Bad Way.
Wardner, Idaho, Aug. 23-Four fires
are raging near Wardner and the town
is in grave danger.
Gradually Subdued.
Missoula, Mont, Aug. 23.-Forest
fires are gradually being subdued, ac-
cording to reports received by the
Northern Pacific officials here today
The high winds have died down and in
nearly every burning district the fight
ers are able to make progress against
the flames
Orders Militia to Help.
Boise, Idaho, Aug. Ex-Governor J.
P. Brad has ordered the state troops
Of Idaho, at present in camp at Amer
ican lake, to proceed at once to Coeur
d'Alene, Idaho, to assist in fighting
the fires and aid in alleviating distress
resulting from the forest fires.
Smoke Covers Nebraska.
Norfolk, Neb., Aug. 23.-All north
ern Nebraska from the western edge
of the state, 400 miles east to Norfolk,
is enveloped in an atmosphere of
heavy smoke, believed to have come
from the Idaho and Montana forest
fires.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
AMERICANS BUY northwestern
CORNER OF AFRICA, IS REPORT

Tangier, Morocco, Aug .23.-The
report that a greater part of the So
called Anghera country region in the
extreme northwestern part of Africa,
occupied by Anghera tribesmen, has
been purchased by American inter-
ests has aroused great excitement in
diplomatic circles here. The terri
tory not only has vast intrinsic value,
from the standpoint of capitalists
wishing to exploit its natural re-
sources, but politically and strategi-
cally, it is immensely important.
Has Second Gibraltar.
It has a 40-mile coast line on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23

ally this one. President Taft refused
to see that the trip will do any harm,
especially as it comes just after cleo
tion, when the worst will be known.
He believes he ought to go and that
predictions have no bearing on his duty
in this regard. He does not doubt but
that the dirt will continue to fly"
whether he goes or not. He also be-
lieves that it would encourage the canal
officials and men if the president of
the United States appeared to watch
their work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
AUTO MAKING
BOOMS FLINT

Washington, Aug. 23.-The popula-
ton of Battle Creek, Mich, is 25,267,
an increase of 6,704; Flint, Mich, 49,
$50, an increase of 25,447; Jackson,
Mich. 31,435, an increase of 6,253.
Flint, Mich, Aug. 23.-The sur
prising increase in the population of
Flint of almost 200 per cent has
been largely due to the development
of the industry of making automo-
biles.
Washington, D. c., Aug. 23.-The
population of Toledo, Ohio, is 16S,-
497, an increase of 36,673, or 27.s
per cent, as compared with 1889
in 1900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23

I'm concerned, there will be absolutely
no compromise"
Talks Before Leaving.
This declaration was made today by
Roosevelt a few minutes before his
departure On his western speaking
tour, regarding the presidents state
ment made public last night, and fol
lowed a conference with County Chair
man Griscom in the former president s
private car, Republic.
Take 1t to Mean Fight
The declaration of Roosevelt that
there would be no compromise as the
issues were "clear cut" was quickly
taken to mean by politicians today
that he now proposes to go to the
convention at Saratoga and make his
fight against the "old guard" for the
platform and candidates he thinks
most desirable.
Punctuates His Remarks.
The colonel made it clear that he
tuated the closing of each sentence
with clap of his hands. But beyond
the statement he said he had nothing
to say on politics.
On his way to the station this morn
ing Roosevelt branded as false a
story printed recently that he had sent
Chairman Griscom to Beverly with an
ultimatum to Taft.
Holds Taft's Position Stronger.
Chairman Griscom said: 81 regard
President Taft's position now as
stronger than it has been at any time
since he took hold of the administra-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23

Mediterranean stretching from Tan
gier to the Jebel Musa mountain,
near Ceuta. facing the rock of Glib
raltar across the straits of Gibraltar
and considered strategically equal to
the British mountain fortress. Jebel
Musa has an elevation of 2.700 feet
and could be converted into a second
Gibraltar.
Taken by Surprise.
1t is reported the purchase has
been effected without the slightest
preliminary stir and causes marked
alarm in Spanish circles. the assump-
tion being it will block the plans of
Spain in Morocco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
SENATOR STONE IS OUT

Missouri Member of Upper House Not
Candidate for Reelection.
Washington, Aug. Ex-senator War
ner of Missouri. in formal statement
last night announced that he would not
be candidate for reelection. He gives
Ill health as the reason. The senator
is in his list year. The strain of the
tariff session affected him seriously
and the heavy work of the session re-
Gently ended did not tend to improve
his condition. His term expired on
March 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
ton. He has simply done what we
all expected he would do"
Calls Iucfdent Closed.

IlOn. ne HAS Simply QOu0 WudI We
all expected he would do"
Calls Incident Closed.
Beverly, Aug. 29.--It was stated here
today the Roosevelt-Taft incident is
regarded as closed The president
continued work on his st. Paul conser-
vation speech today. He leaves for St
Paul Sept 8, and goes from there to
Washington for 10 days.
Sherman Now Silent.
Watertown, N, Y, Aug. 23-Vfce
President Sherman arrived here this
afternoon but refused to make any
statement concerning the Taft letter of
last night.
Denials BY tho Yard.
New York, Aug. 30. - All rumors
that there had been any break be-
tween President Taft and former Pres
ident Roosevelt or that there was any
chance for such a break IN the future
were denied yesterday afternoon by all
those most directly connected with the
matter.
Those who issued statements were
President Taft. Lloyd M. Griscom, for
mer President Roosevelt and Congress
man Cocks, friend OF both principals
President Taft opened the matter
when he sent a long message to Mr..
Griscom, who is president Of the New
York county committee, IN which he
denies he took part in or even knew
Of any plan to defeat Roosevelt for
temporary chairman OF the coming TO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
Million, Loss in Michigan.

Ludington, Mich, Aug. 23-Damage
estimated at a million dollars was
done by a tornado which last night
swept western Michigan. Peter Col
lier. a lumber inspector, and family
and Mrs. w. L. Martin and daughter
went out in boats shortly before the
storm and have not been heard from.
The steamer Golden Age, carrying
Mrs Boyd and son is believed to have
been lost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
THE ISSUE
CLEAN CUT
Significant Comment by
Roosevelt Stirs Party
Leaders.
1T INDICATES A FIGHT
Taft's Letter to GriScom Meant
to Clarity the Political
-. Atmosphere. -...!s
1T INDICATES A FIGHT

New York, Aug. 23.-"T am very muoh
pleased with Taft's statement. It
makes the situation perfectly clear. II
Nassau county wants me to go to the
state convention, shall go. I regard
the issue as clear cut and, as far as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
SUDDEN STORM
HITS CHICAGO

Chicago, Aug. 23.-Widespread dam
age was inflicted by rain and wind
storm which broke over Chicago and
vicinity early today. The wind reach
ed a velocity of 5S miles and rain fell
to a depth of 1.S0 inches. Several
places were struck by lightning and
much damage was done to vessels in
the harbor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
Congressman Joseph Sib-
ley Accused of De-
bauching Voters.
LIBERAL WITH HIS CASH
Expended $32, 900, or 81 Per
Vote for Republican Nomi-
Observation-Disclosures.

Franklin, Pa. Aug. 23.-Joseph C..
Sibley, who withdrew as candidate
for congress on the Republican tick
ct in the Twenty-eighth district, has
been arrested on a warrant charg-
ing Conspiracy to debauch the vot-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
Municipal League Meets.

st. Paul, Mimi, Aug 23.-The con-
vention of the League of American
Municipalities met here today. Fifty
cities are represented
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
RIVER BULLETIN.

Only slight changes will occur in the
Mississippi from below Dubuque to
Muscatine.
I'M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
Sherman in Illinois.

Chicago, Aug. 23.-Vice President
Sherman will speak Aug. 81 at Clin-
ton, Ill, in the afternoon, and at De-
catur, Ill, in the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
ENGINEERS GET INCREASE
Lake Shore Men Will Profit $780,
900 Annually as Result.

Toledo, o., Aug. 23.-William T.
Golfer, chairman of the general COM
mittee representing the engineers,
yesterday announced that a wage in
crease to 1,90O engineers on the
Lake Shore railway between Chicago
and Buffalo, aggregating $3.50, 900
annually has been granted, following
a conference in Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23

Temperature at g. m, II. Maxi
mum temperature in last "a hours, "a;
minimum in II hours, II. Velocity OF
wind at z a. m, Is miles per hour Pre-
cipitation, none. Relative humidity, at
z p. m. 63, at a. m. 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

rs hONOWIOAE EVEN ,.
From noon today to noon tomorrow.)
Sun sets 6:43. rises 5:15; moon rises
$50 p. m. Planet Mercury visible low
in west after sunset; p. M, eastern
time, Jupiter's four visible satellites
cast of the planet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
DAHLMAN WINS BY 225
Remarkably Close Vote Claimed in
Nebraska Democratic Primary.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 23.-The World
Herald says that complete returns
from all counties give Mayor Dahlman
of Omaha a majority of 225 over Gov
ernor Shallenberger for the democratic
nomination for governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
First Heat In Futurlty.

Empire City. n. Y, Aug. 23.-In the
Matson futurity for 3-year-old trotters,
purse $4,000, the first heat was won
by Colorado E, in 207A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
FISH DENIES THE RUMOR
Declares He is Not to Return to Pres
idency of Illinois Central.

New York, Aug. 23.-Stuyvesant
Fish, deposed as president of the Illi-
nois Central by the late E. H. Harri-
man, today denied with emphasis a
report that he was soon to be restored
to the presidency of that company.
There is not the slightest foundation
for the report said Fish, "and 1 would
like to have it promptly denied"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
Goes To PANAMA
President Taft Engages Pas
sage on United States
Cruiser for Nov. 8
WILL INSPECT THE WORK
Decides Against Advice of Politicians
Who Say Plan VIII Affect
Election.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-President Taft
has engaged passage for Panama on
two United States armored cruisers,
He did not specify which two. but as
only the North Carolina, Montana and
Tennessee are available at Atlantic
ports the navy department will likely
assign the North Carolina, upon which
he made his pre-inaugural trip to the
isthmus, with the Montana as convoy.
President Taft told the navy depart
ment he expected to sail Nov. g. This
is the presidents final decision in the
matter of the much discussed Panama
excursion.
Opposed the Trip.
Senator Aldrich and Vice President
Sherman opposed the presidents going
to Panama in an election year, especi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
ROBBERS GIVEN As YEARS
Long Term Imposed on Two Men
Who Confessed Crime in West.

Who Confessed Crime in West.
Vallejo, Cal, Aug. 23.-Charles Dun
bar, Bishop and Joseph c. Brown, who
confessed to holding up the China-Jap-
anese mail near Goodyear, Cal, last
April, plead guilty to the charge of
robbery and were sentenced to As
yearsS each in the penitentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23
THE WEATHER

Showers tonight or Wednesday; cool
er tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-23

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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1910-05-06

the first three days he will be the guest
of the American ambassador, and dur
ing the latter half of the week he wall
be entertained by the Emperor at the
royal palace. On Thursday he will de-
liver q lecture upon an historical topic
before the University of Berlin.
Other events that will fqnre more o1
less prominently in the news of the
week vii be the meeting of the South
ern Baptist convention in Baltimore
the biennial convention of the General
Federation of Women's Clubs in Gin
cinnati, the assembling of the Louisi-
ana legislature in regular biennial ses-
sion, two-days' meeting of Religious
Liberals in Philadelphia, the annual
meeting of the Southern Newspaper
Publishers association in Mobile, the
convention Of the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers in Detroit, and big
celebration at the University of Cali
fornia in honor of the institution s gol-
den jubilee.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1910-05-06

The Macon Beacon OF April 29bh aad
the following to say of our talented
citizen, Judge Percy Bell:
Decoration day was fttinelY observ-
Cd in Macon through the patriotic eff
forts Of the Walter Baker chapter 81
the United Daughters Of the Confeaer-
aey. Judge Percy Bell, formerly chan
cellor of the Seventh ehaucery district,
was the orator, the address being deliv-
cred at the opera house. 4 large audi
enee was present.
Hon. H. H. Brooks, Jr., was greeted
with a round of applause as he arose
to introduce the speaker Of the day.
After a reference to bis pleasant per.
sonaI relations with Judge Bell, Mr.
Brooks spoke of the noble work Of
the Daughters of the Canfederacy and
the character of men whom they had
brought here annually 70 speak, nam
ing Lee, Hooker, Walter Price, Emmett
Cavett, Vardaman and john Sharp
Williams.
Judge Bell has n high reputation al
q speaker. and his speech here JUST
fed it. There WAS no orato1iea1 frenzy
or passionate outbursts, but q coai,
clear delivery, distinct and eloquent
of a well thought argument. heightened
by noble sentiment It was a speech
well suited to an intelligent and pc
triotic audience, and pleased his bear
ers greatly.
Lack Of space forbias mere than 9
synopsis Of the address
.sThe IGNORING of their lsniented
dead has been Az attribute OF human
ity since its inception, and i is well
to recall and honor tie Iiustsioas deeds
Of heroes. The greatest Of Grecian ora
tiaus i pericles Grafton "a the Gree
ian youth who fell in battle The rev
erenee we feel for those wao stoad
shoulder to SHOULDER in the dread day
of ,eI demands expression.
arha seeds of the conflict then wag-
ed 10 AN end were brought here with
the first ships that landed the caya.
liers in Virginia and the Pnritaas ia
New England They brought Two var.
ious and conflicting lines OF thought
two irreeon cilatIe theories Of govern
ment. two opposing schools Of consti-
sutionaI construction. With the growth
of the nation and the different devei-
opment of the sections, these differ
eAses grew, greater and wider apart
The Csnfederatio was formed when
the Virginia idea was predominant
But ! closer anion was soon aeemaa
necessary, and the Virginian statesmen
litt3e ieaa2ined the ultimate result OF
thsir works IA the constitution
Z FznalH came the Gavia War, and a
H. eaose eke birth Of new and gsoF
soss nzksoo.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1910-05-06
THE FLY PEST FILM.


The Times man visited the Grand
Opera house Monday night and wit.
messed, what in his opinion was the
nssst instsnctive Piefure that HIS evsu
bsssn sdafpiayea $ IN 0ress<ine. True,
twas rasher harsh treatment for per
sons with a weak stomach, but nausea
has it's good effects as we'll - bad
If 1t caused ten people 70 screen she'll
houses ths follaoiAs aAy the a4Aibi
ton served good purpose. Wouidn :,
IL be a good idea for somebody, Hard
ware merchant or Philautsophist, to
bring ii out on the boards occasion
ally and make i free, especially t.
school children, white and blacks
That = The way Is looks - the xime.
naan ssisnee hns dome Aueh in hi
- FOR ne pssvsntions - dissass al
IL ,has psevea tie Ply rsst 70 se ens
i. - worst kAat tAe rraria ~ - en-
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