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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07

and 80 individuals alleged to have Sc
cured control of So per cent of the an
nual output of enamel iron ware bath
tubs. sinks, Iavatories, etc, in the
United States.
The criminal proceedings grew out Of
a civil suit to dissolve the alleged COM
bination. begun by the government in
the federal court at Baltimore. hear
ings being held in Chicago, Pittsburg
and New York within the last 40 days
Secret Hearings Get Results.
Secret hearings began here Monday
and nothing was given out until the in
dictments were handed down yester-
day afternoon 1t is charged by the
federal officials that as the result of a
10 days meeting at Mount Clemens,
Mich, last April, fund of $1,000 was
suff cient to set in motion a plan that
resulted in giving to the defendants
control of 16 manufacturers and nearly
400 iubbers. representing an output of
approximately s10,O0O.00O per year.
Both the civil suit started at Balti-
more and the criminal proceedings be
gun here were instituted under the
Sherman antitrust law.
List of Defendant Firms.
The defendant firms in the criminal
proceedings are as follows:
Standard Sanitary Manufacture
ing company. Pittsburg, Pa.
J.. Wolff Manufacturing COM
pany, Chicago, H.
A. Weiskittcl & Sons company,
Baltimore. Md.
The Barnes Manufacturing com
pany. Mansfield Ohio.
The Cahill Iron Works, Chatta-
nOoga. Tenn.
Colwell Lead company, New
York City.
(Contfnued on Page -evenl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
WILSON ENTERS A
COMPLETE DENIAL
Illinois Legislator Witness at Wash
ingtOn in the Lorimer In
Vestigation.

Washington. Dec. 7.-Robert E.
Wilson, member of the Illinois leg
islature, told the Lorimer investigat-
ing committee today his visit to St
Louis, July Is, 1908, was to arrange
a banquet for Lee O'Neil Browne, not
TO disburse a Jack pot" Wilson.
who is a democrat, said he voted for
LOrimer. republican. because for
mer Sheriff Barrett, on his death bed
asked him to do so. He denied he
had paid any money to the legislat-
ors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
ACCIDENT ON THE R. |. S.
Track Worker Loses Foot as Result
of Rail Falling Upon 1t.

MONMOUTH, III, Dec. 7.-(SpeciaI)-
Franz Wheelock, an employe of the
Rock Island Southern, was the victim
of an accident yesterday afternoon
whicn cost him his left leg. WheelocN,
with other men, was engaged in un-
loading rails along the right Of way Of
the Il I. S. in this city. The gang had
heavy rail on boom. The boom
broke and the men were unable 10
hold lie rail and it fell on Wheelock' 5
foot The member was crushed and
the l,cLes splintered so badly that it
was Impossible to save it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07

turns lnlS a1IernOOn give lne COdlltiOiI
167, and unionists Isl.
London, Dec. THE coalition party
takes out of 10 seats in the next par
lament in the unopposed returns this
morning, giving it a majority of II
members elected to date.
The situation has developed into an
almost phenomenally close race be-
tween the government coalition par
ties and the HniOnists.
The pendulum swung slightly toward
the government yesterday and the re
suit of three days voting, in which 299
seats have been filed, gives the coali-
ton one more member than they had
in the last parliament, from the same
constituencies.
Up to Monday night the unionists
had clear gain of five. The turning
of the tide toward liberalism is a sur
prise and a great disappointment for
the uniOnists, who counted upon cap
turing half a dozen seats from the
enemy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
Head of Society of Education Dead.

Washington, Dec. Rev DR.. Jo-
seph Edmund Smith, secretary Of the
American Society of Education, is
dead, aged 81. He had served for 81
years as minister in the Methodist
church up TO the time of his retire
mcut three years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
Work of Day in Congress

Washington. Dec. 7.-Following are
the proceedings, briefly told. Of the
two houses of congress yesterday:
SEN ATE - President Tart's message
was read and the following new sena-
tors were sworn in Claude 4. Swanson
Of Virginia. succeeding the late John w.
Daniel: Joseph NJ. Terrell Of Reorgia.
succeeding the late a. =. Clay. and La
faNctto Young of Iowa, succeeding the
late Jonathan =. Dplliver.
HOI- SF;-The presidents rncssa ge com
mand'd the attention Of the members to
the exclusion of other business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
Writes Personal Letter.

that were severed a year and a half
ago.
Writes Personal Letter.
Under date of Dec. 8. it is learned,
Secretary Norton wrote a letter to
Senator La Toilette telling him the
president would like to see him for a
discussion of judicial appointments
Instead of going to the White house or
seeking an appointment for confer
ence, Senator La Toilette wrote a let
ter which he addressed 10 the presi-
dent personally
This letter and the facts bearing on
it were given out last night as the re
suit of a statement that the president
month ago wrote very cordial let
ter to the senator, asking him 10 visit
the White house upon his arrival in
Washington for the winters session of
congress. Senator La Toilette saws he
received no such letter and that he
has had no communication from the
president in IS months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
ARKANSAS GAINS HEAVILY
Now Has 1,554.449 Inhabitants and
South Carolina 1,515,4OO.

Washington. Dec. Population
statistics issued yesterday by the
census bureau include figures for the
following states:
Arkansas, 1,574,449. an increase
of 2S2.SS5, or 20 per cent over
1,311,564 in 1900. The increase
from 1890 to 1900 was 1S3,3S5, or
1913 per cent.
South Carolina, 1,515, 400, an in
crease of 175, 5,0S4, or 1871 per cent
over 1.340,516 in 1900. The in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
ATTACK UPON
TARIFF OPENS
IN CONGRESS-

Washington, Dec. Invoking
the rules of the senate. Senator Hale
today forced a delay of at least "a
hours in the introduction of a reso-
luton for the consideration of tariff
legislation. The first effort made in
the present session of the house to
have change made in the tariff law
was by the introduction today by
Sulzer of New York OF a bill to re-
peal the duty on meats and cattle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
AFFRONT FOR JAP
Pasadena Society Girls Refus-
ed to Dance With Oriental
Naval Officers.
BIG BALL Is CALLED OFF
Visiting Commander Promptly Can
Bars Out School Children.

Pasadena, Cal. Dec. 7.-Difficulty
between the United States and Japan
ese governments may arise because
Pasadena society girls have made it
known that they would not dance with
Japanese naval officers at ball to
which the officers of Rear Admiral
Yazhiro's fleet had been invited. Be
cause of the stand by the society girls
the manager of Hotel Maryland, who
had arranged the ball, decided to call
off the affair
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
Banker Herras Out AGAIN.

Leavonworth, Kan. Dec. 7.-GcOrge
n. Herras, formerly a banker a. Sioux
Falls, S D.. was released from the
federal penitentiary here today after
serving three years for violation Of
The national banking law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
WIRE CONFERENCE
PROVES FUTILE

Washington. Dec. THE confer
ence of telegraph and telephone
companies and the interstate COM
merce commission reached no con-
clusion today as TO the applicability
of the law to the business of these
companies. Chairman Knapp gave
the companies until Jan. I to sub
nit further statements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
O'Brien is Elected.

Cork, ireland. De. :. - William
O'Brien. the Independent nationalist
leader, was elected to parliament. de-
feating William Redmond, brother of
John E. Redmond, the nationalist lead
er. Healy defeated Roche.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
No Second Term for Osborne.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. Governor
elect Osborne today announced he
would not be a candidate for a second
term.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
IMPORTANCE OF NATIONAL
WATERWAYS RECOGNIZED

crease from 1890 to 1900 was 1S9.-
167, or 164 per cent.
Washington, Dec. THE population
of North Dakota is 81, 05G, an in
crease of 257.910
Sohth Dakota has 5S3,SSS, an in
crease of 1S2.31S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07

F'rOm noon today TO noon tomOrTovD
Sun sets 4.29. rises 7:0S: moon sets
9:41 p. IN: a. M. eastern time, all
Jupiter's four principal satellites seen
east of the planet, maximum of the
Geminid meteors lasting still seven
davS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
BARRIER FLIES
over MEMPHIS:
WINS A PRIZE

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. John b.
Barrier won a $4,000 purse today
by flying in a monoplane 16 miles
in a triangular course passing over
the city at height of $500 feet.
The position Of the course was i'm
mediately over the Mississippi river
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
BALL|NGER DECL AIRED AN
HONORABLE GENTLEMAN"
THE WEATHER
Forecasts Till .P. NJ. Thursday.

For Rock Island and Vicinity: Gen
orally fair tonight and Thursday; cold
er tonight. with the lowest tempera-
ture about 10 degrees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
M'CANN LOSES
BEFORE STATE
SUPREME COURT

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. THE SUI
preme court today denied a petition
for a lehearing and affirmed the iudg
ment Of the lower court in the case
of Edward McCann, former inspector
of police of Chicago. McCann was
convicted of receiving bribes from
owners and keepers of disorderly
houses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
Discuss Fire Warden System.

ST. Paul, Mimi, Dec. THE lake
states forest first conference today lis
tened to a discussion of Wisconsin S
proposed fire warden system, led by
William NJ Bray, member of the Wis
consi1 I Legislature. Other topics were
discussed by members
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
FIFTY THOUSAND
PARADE THE STREETS

Chicago, Dec. Fifty thousand gar
ment workers and sympathizers par
AIDED the streets today. The demon
stration was orderly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
indictments Found Against
is Firms, 80 Indi-
viduaIs.
HEARINGS AT DETROIT
Claimed That Combine Has
Control of IS Per Cent of
the Annual Output.

Detroit. Mich. Dec. THE anti
trust campaign of Attorney General
Wickersham shifted TO Detroit this
week. with the result that indictments
we're returned by the federal grand
jury late yesterday against 16 firms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
Admiral Feels InsuIted.

It was learned that the japanese ad-
miral regarded the cancellation as a
direct insult to his nation and his reply
was TO cancel invitations to a return
dance which he proposed to give on
his ship. The admiral also refused to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
Nen. York supreme Justice Dead

New York Dec. 7.-Justice Charles w
Dayton. of the supreme court is dead.
aged a.. He was postmaster of New
York city under Cleveland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
Winter Wheat 92L5-

Washington, Dec. THE agricultur-
al department today estimated the con-
dition of winter wheat at S25; rye
at 92.6.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
treasurer of Omaha Bee Dies.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 7.-George Tzs-
chuck, for 80 years treasurer of the
Bee Publishing company, is dead,
aged %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07

Washington, Dec. 7.-The majority
report cf the BaIiingerPinchot, inVes-
tieatlrg committee was submitted to
both houses of congress this afternoon.
At the same time the independent re-
ports of the democratic members of
the committee and of Representative
Madison, of Kansas, also were submit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
HELD A MEETING.

Conclusions of the republicans we're
submitted to the democrats at meet
ing of the full committee this morning.
All he republican members except
Madison signed the report. Senator
Nelson, chairman, put the majority re-
port to vote. The democratic men,
bers and Madison voted against it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07

ICn'pcrnturc and FrccipItntion.
Following are observations taken at
-ariOus points today:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
COALITION PARTY
GAINS FOUR MORE
Government Has Majority of Seven
in British Parliament Men,
bers Elected.

London, Dec. 7.,-Latest election re
turns this afternoon give the coalition
167, and unionists Isl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07

reformation law presented features
justly subject TO criticism. No un-
fair criticism or improper conduct.
on Ballinger's part has been shown
nor any action by him not within
the sound discretion of the head of
the interior department in the
faithful performance of his duty.
That he is not the enemy of,
nor hostile to a reasonable and jul
dicloUs policy of conservation, and.
that no ground whatever has been
shown justifying the opinion that
he is not a faithful and efficient
public officer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
Other Report Out Earlier.

A few months ago the democratic
mem5e's, Senators Fletcher, and Pur-
cell aud Representatives James and
Graham, together with representative
Madison, of Kansas, progressive re-
publican, put out another report which
they maintained as secretary of the
interior This report was made pub
lie following a meeting of the commit
tee in Minneapolis, last September
which was not attended by some of
the republicans who have now exon
Grated Ballinger and therefore the
regular minority became the majori-
ty and the republicans who were pre-
sent, with the exception of Madison,
withdrew and broke the quorum. The
members who now sign the majority
report formulated their conclusions at
a recent series of meetings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
CLAWS Gets Scoring.

CLAWS had ample time and abundant
assistance to make the field examina-
tons he had demanded, and he was
grossly remiss in his duty in not hav-
.ng the examination made. says the re-
port. The committee declares Gar
fields blanket Withdrawals of public
lands were made after he ascertained
he would not be reappointed under
Taft. Also, that Ballinger's withdraw
ais and restorations were made after
careful examinations and in good faith
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
Lowest Highest Precip.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

VI. SHERIER, Local FOrccaster
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07

that were severed a year and a half
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
Only Republicans Sign.

number of other points are con-
sdered by the committee, and in every
instance where Ballinger acted his
course is approved The report is
signed by Senators Nelson, Flint, Suth-
erland and Root, and Representatives
Mccall, Olmsted and DENLY, all repub-
licans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
RansdeII Points Triumph
in Campaign for I'm
prOVement.
BIG MEETING OPENED
Enthusiasm ImbueS Delegates
to National Rivers and
HarborS Congress.

Washington, Dec. AT the opening
Of the Rivers and Harbors congress to-
day President Ransdell advocated reg
ular annual appropriations for carry
ing on the work of waterway improve
ments. He paid high compliment TO
the board of United States engineers
which pass upon such projects, and ex-
pressed qualification over the work ac-
complished as a result Of the encour-
agement from congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07

Continued on Page -even.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
Great Advance NInde.

He declared the rivers and harbors
act passed by the last session Of con
gress as the greatest advance yet
made in carrying out the policies of
the National Rivers and Harbors con
gTess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07

Washington. Dec. = Vindicating
Secretary Baliinger upon all charges
brought against him. and COndemning
his accusers as having been inspired
by a deep feeling Of animosity built
upon supposed Fence in policy re
specting conse bn. the majority of
the congressio, lOmmittee which in
Iestigated the llinger-PinChOt case
today submitte .$Ieport to congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07
Enthusiasm Prevails.

Prominent among the speakers TO be
heard are Governor Harmon Of Ohio
Ambassador De La Barra Of Mexico;
Clifford Sifton. chairman Of the Can
adian conservation commission. Repre-
sentative Champ Clark Of Missouri:
Brigadicr General Bixby, chief Of the
United States engineer corps, Senator
Borah Of Idaho. and James A. Patton
of Chattanooga. president OF the Ten
uessee River Improvement associa-
fioT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-09
MEAD WORKER IN DISGRACE
y. G. Clark Found Guilty of Charges
Brought against Him.

A Burlington special to the Montpelier
Journal says p c. Clark, who has been
special organizer for Vermont for the
International Typographical union. hay
Ing been charged with manufacturers and
dishonesty by National Organizer Robert
F. Moloney Of Lawrence Mass, has been
found guilty OF tho charges made and
suspended. After the charges wer+
brought. committee was appointed by
the burlington Typographical union TO In
Yestigate these charges and after a three
days investigation which closed SATURDAY.
night action was taken as already
stated. Clark failed to put in an sp-
pearance at the hearing.
Previous to the bringing of these
charges. Clark had admitted 10 members
OF the Burlington union that he was on
the payroll of Or. John A. Mead and had
been working for DIR. Mead since about
February I. He said that DIR. Mead had
sent him mileages and that he had gone
to Rutland frequently for consultation
with the observation-disclosures. He had at
tempted to influence tho Federation of
Labor and the Central Labor union of
this city In the interests OF Mead. The
political activity of this discredited labor
official has been far from helpful to the
Rutland mans candidacy. union men here
resenting his efforts to commit their
organizations to the support of any
political candidate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-09
BROWN.DAGUE.
Burlington Man Married in KeeseviIIc
Ycsterdny-Bride from Port Kent.

Robert j. Brown OF ST. Paul street
and Miss olivia Dague. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Clement Dague of Port
Henry. y. y, were united in marriage
yesterday morning at eight o'clock in
the Church OF st. Jonn the Baptist at
Keeseville. y. Y.
a large number Of friends and rela-
tives of both the bride and groom
We're present at the ceremony, which
was performed inside the sanctuary
by the Rev. Father Charbonneau. The
bride wore white netting over silk. n
black picture hat and carried bou-
duet of white nations. She was
attended by her sister, Miss Ida May
Dague. as maid Of honor. Miss Dague
wore white over pink, a white picture
hat and carried pink carnations.
William II. Brown of this city. a
brother of the groom, acted as best
man. Tho ushers were Fred III. Daguo
and Frank l.. Dague. brothers OF the
bride. Following the ceremony. a
wedding breakfast was served at the
home OF the bride in Port Kent Mr.
and Mrs. Brown left yesterday noon
for a wedding trip Of two weeks, dur
ing which time they will visit New
York and Boston. On their return
they will make their home in this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown were the recip-
tents OF many gifts in cut glass and
silver. The parents of Mr.. Brown
gave them a purse OF money and Mr..
and Mrs. Dague a sum of money in
gold.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-09
EASTERN STAR BOATRIDE
Over 200 60 for Sail on Lake
Champlain.
Legislative Session This Morning.
VIII Elect ind Install officers To-
dny-Thrce New Chapters and
Mig Membership Gain.

Yesterday the first day Of the 23rd
| annual session of the Order Of Eastern
Star, was devoted mainly to pleasure,
! though an Informal opening of the CON
vention was held at four o'clock in the
afternoon at the Masonic Temple. 1t was
at once adjourned to nine o'clock this
morning.
Supper was served early at the Van
Ness House in order that the many
delegates and visitors might attend the
sail on the lake. which lasted from 1880
to 1890 In the evening. There were over
two hundred people on the boat a recep-
ton was held light refreshments were
served and Romeos orchestra provided
| music for dancing.
In the receiving line were DR.. T.. Il.
Stoddard, grand patron. Shelburnc: Mrs.
Christina Borland. grand matron, South
Londonderry; A. G. Spaulding, associate
grand patron, Ludlow Mrs. II. l.. Stlllson.
associate grand matron. Bennington: II.
l.. Stillson, grand secretary, Bennington.
Mrs. Eta Fairman Fraser. grand treas
urer Windsor; Mrs. Fila W. Weeks,
grand conductress, St Johnsbury; Mrs.
Dana n. COY, associate grand conductrcss,
Windsor; Mrs. Gertrude +. Buell.. grand
warder, South STAFFORD, Mrs. Ruby C.
Hawley, grand lecturer. Rchford; Mrs.
Abby Randall, grand chaplain, Wells
River; Mrs. Abbie y. Stone, grand
marshal Barre; Miss J. Maude Adams,
grand Adah. Arlington; Mrs. Dora L. Big
wood, grand Ruth, Winooski; Mrs Abbie
Gates, grand Esther. Moi1isville: Mrs.
Laura y. Cole. grand Electa. Bennington
Mrs. Annie II. c. Earle grand organist
Chester, and with them the grand matron
and associate grand matron OF New Hamp-
shire. Past Grand Patron Watt of Massa-
chusetts and Mrs. Lena Il. Lamb Of
Orange. Mass. past grand matron. We're
among the distinguished guests Dcs pite
the threatening weather the boatride was
more of a success than those of former
years
This morning the legislative session will
be opened at nine o'clock. The election Of
officers ana their installation will take
place in the afternoon and evening. Or
r. r. Stoddard. grand patron. will give
his report this morning.
DR.. Stoddaid's report will show. among
other things, that there are 66 chapters
of the order in Vermont with member
ship of G,272. This is gain of 800 over
i''' ia Hl'll'h'i mp anu "a tdlil III llItf
chapters. among which is Temple chapter
OF BurinE ton, No. IS
Vermont has a roll of honor and for a
chapter to he elegible to this roll it is
necessary that the chapter returns must
be correctly prepared and must reach the
grand secretary. accompanied by fees
and dues on or before May list which ends
the grand chapter year. Thirty eight
chapters are on the roll this year. Til.
first returns were in April 18th from Alpha
Chapter No. q of Bellows Falls
Or. Stoddard will recommend that
charters be granted TO three chapters
Otter Creek. No. "A. of Tergennes. Tenn
pie No. 10, of Burlington and Columbia
No. &c Of Alburg.