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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-19
Bic.

"You are always making a blur
do you blame meF
"Why?"
81 have so much to make It out Of"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-19
HurnOr and
Philosophy
By DUNCAN N. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Each of us is dead sure that IL our
true worth were understood by
our associates life would be one grand
sweet song.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-19

Discipline is undoubtedly a good
thing. but little spontaneous combus-
ton gets 1t a-going.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-19
Quaint.

"Ferdy is the most singular chap"
as that sou
Eyes"
whats his specialtyT
Paying his bills"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-19
pefned.

''What is bigamy?"
"Bigamy?"
Eyes"
Expert evidence that a man is in.
sane"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-19
EXCLAIMED.
Work q Hours . DAY.

"what Is alimonyf"
''The course that follows matrimony. /"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-19

Don't gre @
with too many
people. IL you do
you may be in
danger OF becom-
ing popular and
thus be a nui-
sance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-19

You can't fool
some people, and
they wouldn't be
worth it II you
could
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-19

Some persons will believe anything
if the consideration is forthcoming and
proves TO be amply sufficient.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-19

sY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
D. A. R. PROBE ON.
Accountants to Make Thorough Ex-
animation Of Finances.

No report from the auditors who are
investigating the finances AZ the D. A. R,
was made yesterday at e called meeting
Of the board Of directors. at the ArIlng-
ton Hotel. Mrs. Mathew T. Scott, pre-
siding.
But when the accountants get through
examining the books. they viii submit q
report on the business OF the d. A. r
during the last three administrations.
This report viii be made public in fun.
and If any one else is implicated Ia the
recent mail pilfering scandal, they will
not be spared.
AS far as I know" sad Mrs Amos
Draper, OF the executive committee. last
night, the auditors have found abso-
lutely nothing that would connect any
other employe or officer OF the D. A r.
with the defalcations. But no matter
what the auditors ind out, it will be
made public. I have that on the highest
authority.
80 many things. have been said. it
was decided to have the whole thing IN
vestlgated. but nothing suspicious has
been found yet The public and some OF
the daughters want to know just how
far the thing went. and that is the rea-
son the books are being examined"
The meeting OF the directors was called
for the purpose Of hearing names for
membership submitted, conforming with
the bylaws. No other business was
taken UP. Immediately after the meet
ing. Mrs. Scott left Washington for New
York. and viii probably be away from
the city for at least two weeks.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

Huntington Wilson. First Assistant Sec
retary Of State. was injured last night
| about II o'clock, when he slipped on the
ice while alight!ng from an automobile
at the F street entrance to the New VIII
lard. His face was badly cut in the fall.
Mrs Wilson. who went to the side Of
her husband. also fell She became hys-
terical Miss Christian. sister Of Archie
Christian, the University Of Virginia half
back. who was killed in the Georgetown
football game. was the heroine OF the Oc-
casion. She went into the hotel and
'phoned for a doctor.
The Wilson's were to have been guests
at the Bachelors Coulon at the Willard.
and Miss Christian went with them to
the hotel. They arrived late. so when the
automobile drew up TO the curb, Secre-
tary Wilson opened the door and sprang
to the sidewalk.
Sawdust had been spread over the sleet,
but his feet shot from under him and
he went down The wound in Mr.. VII
sons face frightened Mrs. Wilson. She
jumped from the car and also fell. The
physician called gave Mr., Wilson at
tentlOn. and In a few minutes he was
able to go TO his home.
Secretary Wilson has been in poor
health for several weeks, and his friends
feared the shock Of bis fall might result
seriously. He was a patient recently at
Johns Hopkins University Aside from the
shock. Mrs. Wilson suffered no Ill er-
fects from her fall
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
HUSTON GIVES BOND.
Former q. S. Treasurer Declares He
Is Innocent Of Charge.

James y. Huston, former Treasurer OF
the United States. now under Indictment
by the grand Jury for conspiracy to de-
fraud and for using the mails for that
purpose, yesterday furnished bonds OF
$500, james ]. Fletcher becoming surety.
Former Treasurer Huston IS represented
by Attorneys Douglas & Baker. In dis
cussing his case, Mr.. Huston said;
L am entirely innocent. There are
no grounds for making charges against
me, and I am satisfied can clear myself
when 1t comes to a Sitting Of the matter.
My only notification Of the indictment
came from friend, who sent me a news
paper clipping to West Point. Va. came
Immediately TO washington voluntarily.
propose to defend my good name in
every way possible"
Mr.. Huston said he has disposed Of his
homo in New York and had made plans
TO embark in an excellent business under
taking in the West. but the publicity OF
this scandal would seriously interfere
with his prospects, II Il did not wreck
them altogether. Speaking Of Samuel
Graham. of Montreal. and Everett Dufour.
who were indicted with him, Mr. Huston
said:
Il have never seen either Graham OF
Dufour, do not know them, and never had
any correspondence with them"
While In the custody Of the United
States marshal, Mr.. Huston telephoned to
L. p Mitchell, Assistant Comptroller. OF
the Treasury, to ask him 10 indemnify
his bond. When Mr. Mitchell hesitRted
Mr.. Huston ended the conversation with.
Il won't beg. I'll go TO Jail first"
Shortly afterward the matter was ar
ranged with Mr. Fletcher as surety. Mr..
Huston is stopping at West Point, Va.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
IN ANOTHER MISHAP
Battle Ship Georgia Aground
at Norfolk.
TUGS FL0ATED THE FIGHTER
Third Accident in Month Gives Yes
sci the Nickname of "HOOdOo" of
Maneuvers, the Vessel Strikes a
ShoaI Near Craney Island.

Norfolk. Va. Jan. 5-The battle ship
Georgia ran aground in the Elizabeth
River this afternoon. and another notch
wasfcut in her stick Of recent mishaps.
The vessel was proceeding down the
river from the Norfolk Navy Yard. where
the hole ripped in her outer hull by the
propeller OF the collier VestaI three weeks
ago had just been patched up and the in
juries sustained IN a collision with the
battle ship Nebraska a few days previous
repaired.
Three disasters within a month give
her first call, as the hoodoo OF the navy,
II there is such a thing. and whatever that
might mean.
The Georgia had been ordered to sea
for tactical exercises to-day, and in obedi-
ence TO those orders was steaming away
Passing down the river at about six knots
an hour. she struck on the shoal between
Lamberts Point and Craney Island light,
about four miles from the navy yard
The &C. @. D." signal was flashed by
wireless and four tugs raced to the as
sistauce from the navy yard. They were
alongside the battle ship within half an
hour after she. grounded.
They found the big fighter stuck hard,
but half an hour of putting and snorting
by them and a pull all together got the
vessel clear again OF the shoals
The Georgia continued on her way but
got no farther than Hampton Roads.
Whether it was intended to go no farther
than that to-day. OF whether she stopped
there because of the accident, was not
explained.
Responsibility for the grounding Of the
vessel is probably on the government. as
the river has not been sufficiently dredged
TO permit the passage Of such vessels. in
safety
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

It did not take The Washhgton
Herald long to arouse wide inter
est in the movement TO have the
salaries of government clerks in
creased.
1t is a popular movement, as at
tested by the fact that as soon as
The Washington Herald presented
an expose OF the deplorable condi-
tons last Sunday the friends of
government clerks were more than
doubled in the city OF Washington.
For years it has been a sort of
habit in Washington to look upon
the men and women who work for
the government as persons Of rare
good fortune.
But when The Washington Her
aid showed there is an army of
clerks in Washington working for
from $40 to SI,2oo a year, that
they have not received an increase
in salary in fifty vars, that the
price of food stuffs has more than
doubled in that tine, and is still
on the rise, and that clerks are
forced to take their children out of
the public schools to enable them
TO work and help swell the family
purse, eyes were opened wide to
stare at the regrettable facts.
THE MERCILESs SHARKS.
Much criticism has been directed at the
merciless loan sharks. who for years have
been feeding and growing fat upon the
small wages earned by government clerks
in Washington. The operations OF these
constituencies pirates have been exposed
in The Washington Herald. and al has
not yet been told. Unable 70 pay their
bills, the clerks have been compelled 10
borrow money OF these human leeches:
10 pay rates Of interest that stagger even
the imagination.
The Washington Herald Is much en-
coUraged by developments since taking Up
The matter Of loan sharks and better pay
for government clerks. There are graft
flying Indications too. that the people OF
Washington appreciate the effort being
made for large percentage OF its popu-
lation. TO be the exponent Of the people
is the mission Of a newspaper-it is the
mission OF The Washington Herald.
One Of the latest champions Of ths
movement to obtain better pay for gov
ernment clerks is Senator Cummins, oe
Continued on Page .. Column :.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
FORTY LOST IN STORM.
Death May Be Fate Of Crews of
Eight Fishing Boats.

Halifax, Jan. 5.-Forty fishermen Of the
Dover and whitehead feet, in the Canso
district are missing tonight in eight
boats. which have been adrift since Tues
day at noon.
The seas have been high, the ther-
mometer has been below zero most OF
the time and tonight there Is small hope
that any Of the victims OF the blizzard
that carried them suddenly out TO sea.
will ever return alive.
The feet Of searching steamers Is
securing that part Of the coast, but there
are few who believe they will bring any
tidings other than complete disaster.
Whitehead has lost four boats with
twenty-five men, and Dover four boats
with nineteen. When the blizzard came
twenty-five boats were at work on the
haddock fishery
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
BALFOUR OFFENDS GERMANY.
Papers DeDIOre His Address on Ma
tiOnal Comparison.

Berlin, Jan. 5.-The speech delivered
by Arthur J. Balfour, the British ex-
prime minister, at Hanley yesterday. in
which he dwelt upon the comparative
strength Of the British and German ma
vies. has caused both irritation and ridi-
cule in Germany. The newspapers of the
empire print the speech prominently and
comment upon 1t reprovingly.
Authoritative journals deplore the fact
that Mr.. Balfour descended to stir up
anti-German feeling in Great Britain, for
notwithstanding his professions Of dis
belief in Germany's hostility. his state
ments did not differ intrinsically from
those of the war-scare-mongers, who
goad the anti-German instincts of the
masses.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
MANN BILL PASSES.
House Fsvors New Form of Govern
ment on Canal.

BY vote OF 119 TO lO2 the House yes
treday passed the Mann bill, abolishing
the Isthmian Canal Commission and pro-
viding in its place a director general
charged with the duty OF digging the
canal and a civil governor to administer
the ordinary affairs Of the Zone.
The principal feature Of the lively de-
bate on the bin was a verbal scrap be-
tween Mr.. Mann and Representative J.
Warren Keifer, of Ohio, the only living
dress suit statesmen. Mr. Mann spoke
of an amendment offered by Mr.. Keifer
as ridiculous and for while follow
ing Mr.. Keifer's retort that he wasn't
half so foolish as Mr. Mann, things
looked squally. But outside Of the fact
that Mr.. Keifer lost two shirt studs and
Mr.. Mann sprained his left arm talking
with It, there were no casualties.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
WOMAN WITH SHOTGUN
PREVENTS A LYNCHING
Nonunlon Man Rescued as Rope frightened, and
Sheriff Leads Battle That FoELOws.

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 5-samuel
Moore. a nonunion cook in an ice camp,
had narrow escape from being lynched
at Twin Lakes, twenty miles south Of
this city, Wednesday afternoon, being
saved from death by determined wom-
an with a shotgun.
The union ice men, who had been laid
OF earlier in the day, congregated IN a
nearby saloon and discussed their
grievances over various flowing bowls
When Moore put in an appearance he
was set upon by the crowd and kicked
and beaten. sustaining two fractured ribs
and bruises about the head and body.
Finally somebody yelled: Lets lynch
the scabl' and the suggestion was re-
ceived with immediate favor. A rope
was procured, and one end of It tied
around Moore's neck ana the other over
rsfter Of nearby icehousa
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

The intended victim was given a short
time in which to pray. but instead of
praying he begged the mob piteouslv 70
spare his life. The mob, however. showed
no pity and. firing Of the victims an
peals. one Of the icemen seized the rome
and started to pull. At that moment
Mrs John AnsiIl. keeper OF an iceman's
clearinghouse, appeared on the scene
with loaded shotgun. She ordered the
mob to release Moore. and then backed
them away TO a safe distance. Several
half-hearted attempts were made TO re-
capture the prisoner. but the sight of
the shotgun kept the mob back.
In the meantime, a rescuing party had
been organized. and soon a pitched bat
tie was in progress. The reseuers finally
won. but only after more than a dozen
men had been badly beaten. Moore was
taken to hospital in Milwauzes,
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
LIST OF THE INJURED.

HUNTINGTON WILSON, First Assist.
ant Secretary of states cut on face.
EDWARD RUSS, thirteen years old, 66.
C street nOrtheRstJ cOncussiOR Oi
brain, probably fracture OF the skull
Iaceration on right side Of head. and
minor bruises and cuts on body
may die.
WINTON PIERCE, thirteen years old
1925 Massachusetts avenue north
west; eOncussion of brain, fracture
of the skull, several cuts on head
bruises on body, and probably inter
nal injuries; condition critical.
JOHN SULLIVAN, fifteen years old, sos
Twelfth street northwest; left leg
broken and injuries to head and
body.
DUDLEY GERMANE, fifteen years old,
1926 n street nOrthWestj several lac
eratIOns of scalp, injuries to body,
and probably internal injuries.
NOEL ROSOSCO, sixteen years old.
1918 Vermont avenue northwest;
slight injuries TO body.
WALTER MASON, negro, twelve years
old, I20 Pierce court northwest; frac-
ture a. right leg and injuries to hend
and right arm.
FREDERICK CROFT, twenty years
Old, wyoming apartments; injuries
10 head ana body, consisting of mi
nor cuts and bruises.
ELMORE HERREIL, thirteen years
old, 451 New Jersey avenue south
east; cuts on head and bruises on
body.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.

RACES.
MANY Hurt on Icy Payments.
MOtOTman Falls From Train.
Woman Halts Lynchers.
Ballinger Probe Opens To-day.
Movement to Aid Clerks.
2-Commerce Body TO Elect.
Walking Made Difficult by lee.
&Insurgents May Delay Census.
Representative Griggs Dead.
Senators Clash over Pensions.
+Grocers Discuss High Prices.
CNews Of the Social World.
Wallace Statue Criticised.
Editorial
News Of the -Theater.
&Sporting News and Gossip.
9Chanler Fiasco in Court.
and Markets.
l2-school Promotions and Changes.
Curtiss May Fly, say wrights.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
ASK ARBITRATION.
Switehmen and Roads Agree to Sub.
nit to Federal Say.

Chicago. Jan. 5.-Switchmen. in confer
ence in Chicago since December ! with
representatives Of the Western roads
over wage demands made by the union,
decided this afternoon to submit the
whole question Of advanced pay and
changes in working conditions to Fed
eral arbitration The negotiations closed
with the best of feeling expressed by
both sides.
The two bodies. employers and en-
ployes. had been arguing the same ques-
tons which caused the strike OF switch
men In the Northwest, upon the refusal
Of the union men 10 accept arbitration.
An appeal TO Martin A. Knapp, chair
man Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, and to c. P. NeiH, Commissioner
Of Labor at Washington, was made in
a joint letter
The Federal arbltrators have been
asked 70 act under the provisions OF the
Erdman act a favorable reply is ex-
pected tomorrow,
Chairman Knapp. OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission, and Commission
er OF Labor Nell, the mediation board,
received a telegram from representatives
Of the switchmen and representatives of
the railroads asking them to act as medi-
stors They probably will invite the rep
resentatives Of both sides TO come 20
Washington and present their sides. Fail
ing in this. they would suggest arbitra-
ton.
II IS believed that the mediation pro
ceedings between the switchmen and the
Chicago carriers will have some bearing
on the strike Of the switchmen In St
Paul. Minneapolis. Duluth. and other
Minnesota cities. At one time the car
riers agreed 10 settle on the same basis
as the settlement of the differences be-
tween the Chicago switchmen and the
Chicago carriers. but this offer wss not
accepted. Al that time The Chicago situ-
alton was at the point OF being referred
20 mediatOrs.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
COOK NOT HIS RESCUER.
Alaskan PrOspectOr Stamps Magazine
Story False,


Seattle, Wash, Jan. 5.-The Alaskan
prOspector. a. D. Burton, returned here
to-day from the North. He made a
strong denial that Or. Frederick Cook ever
rescued him from a bear. as the doctor
related in a graphic magazine story.
Burton said:
''The year OF DR.. Cooks last trip TO
Alaska I saw Edward Burrill at Seward
and gave him my photograph, as he was
an old friend / had had battle with a
bear and was chewed up badly. NV sur
prise was great to read In Cooks maga-
zine article that he and his party. rescued
me from the bear, as Cook was never
within 80 miles of the country where
the bear attacked and nearly finished me,
In the magazine article was a fake pic
ture OF my battle with the bear"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
HEARD DEATH PLOT.
Convict Says Humbert Assassins
Came from America.

Berlin. Jan. "a convict, who has been
released from the Siena Qtaly) prison, has
made sensational revelations TO the police
about the assassination Of King Hum
bert. in July. 1900. at Monza He told q
detailed story OF the organization Of the
plot, the drawing of lots among the
anarchists of Paterson. N. J, to decide
who was TO commit the crime, and other
particulars relating to Gaetano Bresci.
the assassin. which he claims he heard
from a fellow-convict, a noted anarchist
hailing from Paterson. The police are en-
deavoring TO obtain a confirmation Of the
story, which will likely lead to the arrest
Of BresCi's accomplices
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
TO INSTALL ELECTRIC MOGUIS
Lncl1aWhnns Official Tells of I'm.
prOvement Plans.

Scranton, Pa. Jan. 6-General Super
intendent, 7. E. Clark, Of the Lacl<wauna
Railroad, gave out a statement here to-
day to the effect that the officials Of the
road had plans under consideration for
the electrihcation Of a portion Of the
road. They call for the placing OF electric
locomotives on the various suburban lines
of the company, while heavy locomotives
Of this type viii be installed for the han
ding Of the freight over the steep grades
In the vicinity of Scranton.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
Grief Causes Suicide.

Passaic. Jan. 5.-Cornelius Hollar,
seventy years old, brooding over the death
of his wife. committed suicide In the
cellar of his home at 80 Quincy street.
to-day. About year ago. while living in
Garfield. Hollar's wife died. and no never
became reconciled to his losk
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Maryland-Rain and warmer
to-day; tomorrow, rain or snow
and colder; moderate variable
winds, becoming northeasterly,
and increasing by tonight.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
BRITISH LINER AFIRE.
Crew Escapes Ten Miles to Shore OF
Ascension Island.

London, Jan. "a dispatch from As
cension Island says the British steam
ship Morris Prince, in charge OF Capt.
Campbell. and sailing from New York
December 10 for Cape Town, was sight
ed Off the island on fire yesterday after
noon. The fire broke out Monday night,
apd the crew abandoned the ship and
took TO the boats Tuesday morning. All
abroad, including the captain, were
saved. The vessel. which is ten miles
off the coast IS still sfloat. bat burning
fiercely.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

Eight boys on a snow truck dashed
down the hin in Thirteenth street from
K street shortly before o'clock last
night. They sped like the wind. and
collided with a street car. in New York
avenue.
Four Of the boys were injured. one
seriously.
De Witt Hammett. sixteen years old,
of 1927 N street northwest, was steering
the truck Behind him sat Winton Pierce,
John Sullivan, Dudley Germane. Noel
Rososco. and three boys who escaped In
The confusion following the accident,
without making known their Identity.
Boys Were on SIeds.
There were about ten trucks being used
on the hill in addition to small sleds
carrying one or two boys. Shouts arose
from the merrymakers as the truck ap-
preached New York avenue. but the cry
was stopped as an eastbound Ger came
in sight. Hammett knew he could not
stop the truck before It reached the car
tracks.
Motorman G. ". French. Of S23
Twelfth street northeast, began turning
the brakes Of the car as soon as he saw
the truck. but the wheels slid over the
ice while the car ran rapidly toward
the intersection of Thirteenth street
Hammett did not lose his presence OF
mind He tried TO guide the truck to
one side in order to pass before the
car The small sled used TO steer the
truck turned at right angles, and slid
over the ice almost as smoothly as
though gliding on its runners.
Several boys tried to stop the truck
by dragging their feet. Hammett gave
a shout OF alarm as the truck continued
toward the car. Then came a crash The
truck struck the front Of the car at an
angle, whirling around before the car
Every boy on the truck was sent spravI.
ing. The car was stopped after it ran q
short distance.
Pedestrians and passengers on the car
ran TO the assistance OF the lads. Percy
J. Grady. enpioye Of the firm Of Moore
& Hill, was passing IN an automobile
He stopped the machine, and ordered the
injured boys carried to the automobile.
A hurry run was made to Emergency
Hospital Before midnight the flrSurad
lads were removed to their homes IN cabs
and other vehicles. Young Pierce was unZ
conscious when he was removed from the
hospital Physicians fear he sustained q
fracture Of the skull. His condition is
serious.
An accident in which Edward Russ was
injured occurred at Seventh and F streets
northeast about 7:SO o'clock. The police
say children have been ordered off the
hill several times. Young Russ was the
only boy coasting. It is said.
Jumped on the Sled.
The boy jumped on the sled at E street
going down Seventh toward F, gradually
gaining speed. An automobile of the
Terminal Taxicab Company, driven bv
Percy S. Kise. OF 7oS Morton street north
west. was running slowly in f street
Russ saw the machine too late to steer
the sled to one side The sled ran into
the rear wheel OF the automobile. Russ
was thrown against the machine. He
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