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Evening journal., 1910-02-28

System Requires Use Of Much Water.
There is nothing better for the in
valid or the person in health than the
intelligent use of water, both in bath
ing and in drinking. Doctors now
estimate that it requires five pints Of
Evening journal., 1910-02-28
Holds Captain George at s

II is reported that Charles
mott has been offered $4,000
4-year-old trotter Captain GeorEl
Cat - 2.Os IA, by Admiral Dewc
he holds the youngster at $1,000
Evening journal., 1910-02-28

The above pattern and other Paris Pat
terms described in THE JOURNAL and
all OF the patterns made by the Paris
Modes Co. can be obtained for 10 cents
from
CROSBY g. HILL CO.,
COS -e07- 6os Market ST.
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22

the north window of the circuit clerks
Office in the court house
Butler DissOlves Grand Jury.
The happenings of the day did not
tend to allay the excitement of the
residents of Cairo. Judge w n. But
Ter dissolved the grand jury at the re-
quest of the jurors and now Sheriff
Nellis will have the selection OF a new
grand jury. which probably will con-
vene March z
Each witness Denies Responsibility.
The coroner's jury recalled several
of the negro deputy sheriffs and ques-
toned them as to who fired the rife
that used steel jacketed bullets. Each
witness denied being responsible for
Halliday's death Chief of Police
Eagan told the jurors Sheriff Nellis
refused to allow him to go to Halii-
days body in the courtyard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22

executive council of the federation,
which has adopted a resolution read,
ing in part:
Favor Independent Voting.
Resolved, That the American Fed
Grafton of Labor most firmly and un,
equivocally favors the Independent
use of the ballot by trades unionists
and workmen, united regardless of
party, that we may elect men from our
own ranks to make new laws and adj
minister them along lines laid down
in the legislative demands of the Amer
ican Federation of Labor. and at the
same time secure an impartial Judi
ciary that will not govern us by arbi-
trary injunctions of courts nor act as
a plant tool of corporate wealth"
VIII Catechise Candidates.
A series of questions will be put be-
fore every candidate for congress or
for the legislatures of the various
states this year. If the candidates
answers are evasive or unsatisfactory,
he will be designated as a target for
the opposition of organized labor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
VEGETABLE OILS
NOT FOR COLORING
Verdict of Supreme Court Victory for
Buttermakers in War ON OleO-
margarine.

Washington. Feb. 227-Oleomargarine
when colOred by vegetable ingredient
not prohibited by law must pay a tax
of 10 cents a pound as oleomargarine
colored in imitation of. butter. under a
decision of the United States supreme
court. handed down yesterday.
Representative MoXley of Chicago
was required by the government 10
pay $4,000 upon oleomargarine in
which palm oil had been used as an in
gredient He sought to recover the
money through the courts. and the cir
cult court at Chicago Joined in sub
hitting to the supreme court several
questions for instructions.
1T is put beyond controversy that
oleomargariE.e may be subject to the
higher tax. though its color results
from a statutory ingredient. an
nounced the supreme court in ruling.
1T is the ingredient. the certificate
says. that gives to the oleomargarine
a shade of yellow and makes it resem-
BILE butter then it enables II to seem
what it is not. and so far at least to
defeat the purpose of the law against
coloration.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22

not to move an amendment to the ad-
dress in reply to the speech from the
throne Home~rule for ireland is the
stake for which the nationalists are
playing and they realize it would
cease to be a live issue Immediately
upon the resignation or defeat of the
government
Allies Fall Away.
London, Feb. 22.-The players in the
game of politics threw their cards upon
the table in the house of commons yes
terday. The government is without
the allies necessary to carry legisla-
tion. and the present prospect is that
the country will be stirred up by an
other general election within a few
months
Premier Asquith announced that the
financial legislation will be put ahead
of the proposals to curb the power of
the house of lords. John E. Redmond,
the Irish leader, declared fatty that
the nationalists would not support
that program. The laborites probably
will follow in the footsteps of the Irish
members.
New Election FOreseen.
The government may be able to
adopt the budget by the grace of the
conservatives. who possibly will vote
for it in order to avert financial chaos
and keep the wheels of the empire
turning. But the enactment of the
budget will. as Mr. Redmond pointed
out, leave the winning cards in the
hands of the lords, who then will be
free to reject the bill for the reform
ing of their house and force another
election.
Mr.. Redmond and his Irish col
leagues controlled the course of events
His pronouncement that the Irish mem
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
FULL OF TROOPS
Cairo, Like an Armed Camp,
Seems to Have Lost Thirst
for Blood.
CoRoNER'S VERDICT AIDS
Fails to Formally Place Blame Upon
Deputies for Death of Leader
of the Mob.

Cairo. ILL.,, Feb. 22.-With five COM
panies of soldiers patrolling the streets
Cairo is quiet today.
No Deputy Accused.
Cairo, ILL.,, Feb. 22.-No individual
deputy sheriff was named in the YER
dict of the coroner's jury which in
vestigated the death of Alexander NJ
Halliday killed in the mob's attack
on the jail Thursday night. The YER
dict was returned last night soon after
the taking of the testimony of many
witnesses.
1t found that Halliday came to his
death by gun shot wound caused by
weapon held in the hands of one of
Sheriff Nellis' deputies and fired from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
Work of Day in Congress

Washington, Feb. 22.-Following Is a
summary OF the proceedings of the twJ
houses Of congress yesterday. taken
from the official records:
SENATE-Bills providing for n com
mission to Investigate the business
methods OF the government and for the
issuance OF $4,000. 900 OF certificates or
indebtedness in the Interests OF irriga-
tion projects were discussed In the sen
ate. but neither measure was disposed
OF. Senator Aldrtch estimated that the
former measure would effect an annual
saving OF 100000. 900. The house bil,
TO require railroad companies to sup
ply handbrakes, step-ladders. etc. was
passed. Adjourned at o'clock until
today.
HOUSE - The house took action as
suring an appropriation OF S125,OO0 for
completing the work of the immigration
commission. A large number or local
bills were passed and further progress
was made upon the Indian appropria-
tion bill, which. upon adjournment. had
been about half completed. Adjourned
~ o'clock until today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
BRITISH FAIL
TO APPROVE OF
MOvEFOR PEACE

Washington, Feb. 22.-After several
months consideration, the British for
eign office has returned a reply that
in general terms is unfavorable to
Secretary Knoxs proposition to clothe
the high court to be created as a re-
suit of the international maritime con-
ference at London with power to ar
bitrate differences between powers sig
natory to The Hague convention.
The nature of the British objection
cannot yet be learned, but it is be-
lieved they are not basic and the way
may yet be opened by subsequent ne
gotiations which will clear away GER
tain doubts in the British mind as to
the scope of the proposed new court
that will result in an eventual agree
ppAnt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
BY TAV.

Especial Correspondence of The Argus }
Washington, Feb. 20.-"Ship sub
sidists contend that the addition of
from eight to twelve ships to the Amer
lean merchant marine at government
expense will restore our prestige on
the seas. But the fact is the expendi-
ture of $1OO.OOO.OOO a year for the next
10 years will not overcome the loss
in prestige that this country has sus-
tanned in. Central and South America
through the series of diplomatic blum
ders of the present administration.
This declaration Was made to-day by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
HELD BLOW AT
COMBINATIONS
Enactment of the Ship Subsidy
Measure Supported on
Unique Grounds.
WHEN REPORTED TO HOUSE
Committee on Naval Affairs Willing
Secretary Meyer Shall Expert
ment for a Year.

Washington, Feb. 22.-The house
naval committee today voted a tenta-
tive approval of Secretary Meyers
plan of reorganization which will give
t44e-see-esRTss the power TO -put-fHfs plan
into practice for one year.
Subsidy Before House.
Washington, Feb 22.-The admins
tration ship subsidy bill reached the
house yesterday through the filing of
the report of the committee on mer-
chant marine and fisheries which had
favorably acted upon it. The minority
was granted 10 days in which to file
a report against the bill. The report
says in part:
''In this measure we are making war
against unlawful and suppressive forms
of trusts and combinations on the sea
Give Best Service.
This legislation, if enacted, will
give to the United States the very best
ocean mail and fast freight service in
American ships to South America in
stead of the present worst service in
foreign ships.
"It will defeat the effort of the Anglo
Japanese alliance to drive the Ameri-.
can merchant flag off the Pacific ocean.
The compensation given under the con-
ditions of this bill is emphatically not
a Subsidy but actual pay for impor-
tant public service rendered"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22

bers would not support the prime min
lister was the sensation of the day. and
it appears to have stttled the admin
istration's fate. It is reported that 25
radicals have declared their intention
of supporting Mr. Redmond against
the governments course, and that
great pressure is being brought to
bear from the radicals to induce Mr..
Asquith to resign forthwith.
Would Amend Speech.
Austen Chamberlain will propose an
amendment to the kings speech in
favor of tariff reform and imperial
preference. at the same time deplor-
ing the failure of the ministers to rec
ognize in the speech the nature and
gravity of the state of trade and en-
ployment
The kings speeches usually are pro
sale, but one clause in his speech yes
terday is regarded as most significant.
Referring to the proposed reform Of
the house Of lords, the speech con-
tanned the qualifying clause: "In the
opinion of my advisers which is in
terpreted as meaning that the king
wants to disassociate himself from
such proposals.
BaIfOur Makes Reply.
Arthur ]. Balfour spoke for the op-
position. He criticised the kings
speech for its ambiguity, particularly
on the naval question He had hoped
for declaration that the government
was prepared to face the situation and
provide everything necessary for the
defense of the empire. The general
election had been primarily on the
budget and he was not quite sure what
the country had pronounced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
PRESTIGE OF u. 8. ABROAD is
INJURED BY POOR DIPL OMACY

the president of Nicaragua. was tried
for murder and condemned to death.
But the threat of our state department
turned out to be nothing but ,Sind.
While the papers were still discussing
the stand taken by the state depart
ment, Zelaya resigned his presidency.
travelled to the nearest convenient sea
port, waved adieu to 5000 of his fel-
low countrymen assembled on the
wharf stepped into a launch, steamed
out in broad daylight between our
great battleships, and embarked on
little, insignificant, wooden Mexican
CONTINUED on Page Eighty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22

Representative Henry T. Rainey of
Illinois, who is not only conceded to
be one of the best posted members of
the house on the question of ship sub
sidies, but is also a close student of
diplomatic relations with our Latin
American neighbors on the south.
On Side of Insurgents.
Our secretary of state, following
the death of Cannon and Groce in the
republic of Nicaragua" continued
Rainey. gave all the countries in
South America to understand that this
government viii see that the revolu-
ton was successful and that Zelaya,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
MAY AVERT
AN ELECTION
Irish NationaIists Decide
to Stand by Govern
ment in Crisis.
SEE ONLY HOPE THERE
Home Rule Would Otherwise
Die as an ISSue-BritiSh Af-
fairs in Chaos.

London, Feb. 22.-The political at
mosphere continued heavy when par
lament reassembled ttl.:.; afternoon,
but a ray of hope appeared with the
announcement that the nationalists at
a meeting early in the day had decided
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
STRYCHNINE IN
THE ORGANS OF
PROF. WAUGH N

Paris. Mo-, Feb. 22.-Coroner Will
son announced this afternoon the re-
port of DIR. Schweitzer showed strych-
nine in the stomach and liver Of Pro
fessor Vaughn, who died recently un-
der peculiar circumstances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
A. F. of L. Proposes to
: Enter Politics in Every
State in Union.
BROAD PLANS MADE
independent Use of Ballot to Be
Advocated and Candidates
Quizzed.

New York, Feb. 22.-The American
Federation Of Labor this year will take
a more active part in politics than ever
before. Plans for active political la
Dor campaigns in practically every
state were made public today by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
TRAUTMANN is CONFIRMED
One of CulIom's Nominees Is Ap.
proved by the Senate.

Washington, Feb. 22-The reap
pointment of Fec >ral District Attorney
w. E. Trautmar the Eastern judi
cial district of Ihois was confirmed
by the senate IN executive session
yesterday afternoon. The appoint
ment has been favored by Senator
Cullom from the start and Senator
Lorimer interposed no objection when
the question of confirmation was
brought up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
COOK LEAVES SANTIAGO
Explorer Says He May Return 90 the
United states.

Valparaiso Chile. Feb. 22.-Dr. Fred
erick A. Cook arrived here yesterday
from Santiago. but he declined 10 be
interviewed. Dr. Cook later said that
his wife was III. He expressed regret
at leaving the beautiful city of San
tiago. but he had been greatly annoyed
by reporters. He added that he proba-
bly, would return to the United States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
Country Unites in Honor
ing the Name of George
Washington.
CEREMONY AT CAPITAL
Governor Hughes Delivers 0pti-
miStiC Address at PhiIa-
deIphia.

Washington. Feb. PA feature of
the observance of Washington's birth
day at the national capital was the un-
yelling of the statue Of Frances E.
Willard in the National Hall of Fame
at the capitol under the auspices Of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
union. The statue was placed there
by the state of Illinois
Depevv Reads Address
In the senate .Depew read Washing
toms farewell address and in the house
Chaplain Conden referred to the in
fluence Of Washington's character
upon the destiny of the American re-
public.
Follow Custom at Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Feb. 22.-As has been
the custom nearly a hundred years.
the anniversary of the birth OF Wash
ington was observed today by the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania as university
day" The principal feature was an
address by Governor Hughes, who was
honored with the degree of doctor OF
laws. Hughes sketched the trials and
successes Of Washington and the early
days of the government. and I'm the
course of a review of conditions. today
he declared these are better days than
the so-called golden days of the faith
ers
EVIL Not Most Significant.
Despite the extent of political cor
ruption, at no time have the American
people been more insistent upon po-
litical purity and that the most sig
nificant feature of our present life Is
not widespread evil, but the organized
efforts TO check it; not the regrettable
display Of avarice. but the determine
tion 10 protect the public interest
against over-reaching cupidity; not the
waste of lives in luxurious idleness.
but the magnitude of fruitful endeav-
or; not the prevalence of vice and
misery. but the extension Of reforma-
tory agencies and organizations OF
philanthrophy: not civil Indifference.
however lameutable may be its scope.
but the widening Of the demands of
public spirit and a more emphatic as
sertion of community rights; not po-
litical manipulation. but the indigna-
tion of the people at its abuses: not
faithless legislators and administra-
tive officials, but the resentment which
they arouse and the narrowing range
of their Illicit activities.
Chicago Observes Day.
Chicago. Feb. 22.-Patriotic soci-
eties. clubs. social settlements and
fraternal organizations today ceIe-
brated the anniversary OF the day
with a morning meeting in the Audi
torium theatre at which Judge Mar
cellus f. Kleberg Of Galveston. Tex,
spoke on the subject Civic Stan
dards."
At another hall under the auspices
Of the same organization. President
Harry A. Garfield of Williams college.
was the chief speaker. his theme be-
ing Loyalty"
Taft 10 BE Banquet Guesf.
Washington. Feb. % - President
Taft left here at IL a. m. today for
New York. where he will be the guest
Of the New Jersey society at a ban
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
s1oo,ooo Fire at Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Feb. 22.-Fire this
morning destroyed the Milwaukee
department store at West Water
street. The Kilbourne Masonic lodge
was also burned out. The loss is
100000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
MAURITANIA NOT
IN AN ACCIDENT

London, Feb pa wireless mes
sage from the Mauretania this after
noon reports all well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
DEATH IN COLLAPSE
OF HIGH SCAFFOLD

Chicago, Feb. 22.-Two men were
killed. two probably fatally hurt and
three others injured by the collapse
of a scaffold on a new building today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
No Effort for Peace.

strike the morning hours today were
quiet.
No Effort for Peace.
No hand has yet been raised in an
effort to bring about a peaceful settle
ment of the strike. The company says
it is fight to the bitter end This Is
also the declaration of the union. The
company is running cars on the prin-
cipal lines, but the service is not regu-
lar and but few people venture to ride
on the cars.
Unknown Man Victim.
An unknown man was killed as a
result of riot at Fourth and Market
streets this afternoon. He was walk
ing along the street when he was
caught in the crowd that was attack
ing two cars. Forced off the sidewalk
he was pushed against heavy wagon,
fell under the wheels and was crushed
to death.
Postal Authorities Aroused.
United States postal inspectors have
been investigating the delay caused to
the street railway mail car yesterday
when trouble makers dumped the con-
tents of three ash wagons on the
tracks IN Kensington, and there is
probability of the federal grand jury
taking action, as much mail was de-
layed on it's way from northeastern
parts of the city to the general post
office. 1t is understood inspectors
have been given the names of the ring
leaders who refused to allow any per
sons aside from the mail car crew to
remove the obstruction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
LOrimer Hopeful.

The advocates of the project, how
ever, believe that victory will be
theirs. Senator Lorimer is on the
ground pulling political wires to OBJ
tain votes for the measure In the COM
mittee and on the floor of the senate.
He brought with him Engineer Lyman
E. Cooley, who will appear before the
committee to demonstrate the engin-
eering feasibility of the Lorimer wa
terway scheme, particularly that part
which pertains to the $1.OOO,000 ap-
preparation for the survey of the Illi-
nois section.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22

Temperature at a. M, 16, Maxi
mum temperature in last % hours, 81.
Minimum In IL hours, II. Velocity of
wind at Z a. M, miles per hour. Pre-
cipitation. .O2. Relative humidity, at
Z p. m. 80, at a. m. SO.
M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster. .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
Condition of Senators Favorable.

OOHuItIon OF oCHdIOTs r aVOTdbIe.
Washington, Feb. 22.-The condition
of Senators Smith and Tillman today
was considered more favorable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
STRUGGLE OVER
WATERWAY is ON
Strong Opposition to Scheme
for Deepening Mississippi
in Senate.
BURTON IS AVOWED ENEMY
Chief Engineer Marshall Declares 1t
Waste of Money to Attempt
to Dig 14-foot Channel.

Washington, Feb. 22.-With the pros
pect of a forthcoming battle on the
floor of the senate on the lakes to the
gulf waterway project, the commerce
committee yesterday began considera-
ton of the river and harbor bill passed
by the house. The advocates and op-
ponents of the Mississippi valley wa
terway scheme are gathering for the
fray.
Senator Burton of Ohio announced
as soon as the bill was taken up that
he would fight the lakes to the gulf
project through the committee and on
the floor of the senate. General w.
L. Marshall, the chief of engineers in
the war department, appeared before
the committee and gave his opinion on
the merits of various items in the
bill He told the senators he consid-
cred attempts to transform the Missis-
sippi into a deep waterway waste of
money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
Chicago Observes Day.
Taft TO Be Banquct Guest.

Washington. Feb. % - President
Taft left here at II a. m today for
New York. where he viii be the guest
of the New Jersey society at a ban
quet tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Sun sets $40, rises 6;3S; moon sets
Z :02 a. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
THE WEATHER

Snow and colder tonight Wednes-
day, partly cloudy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22
May Can out All Militia.

1t is believed almost a hundred
thousand men will quit work. To
meet possible contingencies it is stated
the full force of the state militia. 1O,-
600 men, is likely to be called to rein
force the 1000 police and deputies on
duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-22

strike the morning hours today were