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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18

as complaints can be prepared is the
declaration made by Assistant United
States District Attorney Whitney. who
has charge of the suit begun against
Joseph Brooke & Co, wooIen manufac-
turers of Bradford, England. and this
city. for 100000 damages because of
alleged differentiation frauds.
Biggest Cases Yet.
"These are the biggest cases of the
kind the government has ever had.
said Mr.. Whitney. The frauds in
volve every wooden manufacturing
firm in England. The total amount of
lost through these importation frauds
is much greater than the sugar under
weighing cases.
The sugar fraud cases were recently
compromised, by the payment by the
American Sugar Refining company of
100000, by the Federal Sugar refin-
cry of $1,0O0,0OO, and by othsr sugar
refineries of proportionate amounts.
Bank Accounts Tied Up.
The account of Joseph Brooke & Co.
at the Spring street branch of the Corn
Exchange bank has been attached, as
also have the bank accounts of all the
other firms named. The accounts re
ceivable and all the other money re
ceived in the ordinary transaction of
business by the firms on which attach
ments have been served will have to
be accounted for by the United States
marshal
Mr. Whitney announced that no re-
lease would be made excepting by or
der of the court. He reiterated that
all the wooden manufacturers in Eng
land and Scotland were implicated in
the alleged customs frauds and that
steps would be taken Immediately, by
action, to put a stop to
valuations on expectations
of goods from British ports to this
country
1t is said that presentments are be-
ing framed to lay before the federal
grand jury upon which indictments
will be framed in these cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
SON CAUGHT RED
HANDED AFTER
KILLING FATHER

Cincinnati, Nov. 1S.-According to a
special to the Times-Star from Mum
Gle. Ind, Benjamin Smith, aged %. a
farmer, today led the officers to an
abandoned well near his home and
there showed them the body of his IA
ther with the head crushed and bear
ing other evidences of murder. Smith
was arrested last night after he had
appeared at a. neighbor's with blood
stained hands a few hours after his
father had been missed. He was
charged wrth murder, but accounted
for his appearance by saying he had
been beaten by a highwayman. To-
days revelations f lowed several
hours questioning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18

when he ordered a verdict of not guilty
in favor of the Standard Oil company
of Indiana in a case in which penalties
in excess of $4,000. 600 were involved.
Most Important Ever Fought.
The suit at issue was probably the
most important litigation against one
of the greater corporations ever fought
out in the south. The Elkins law re-
garding interstate commerce was vio-
lated, it was alleged. through scheme
and device the specific offense charg-
ed being the receiving of freight rate
concessions.
Judge Mccall in his ruling first re-
views the indictment allegations. Next
he takes up the testimony presented
as tending to prove that the consign-
ments which formed the basis for the
suit were shipped on orders received
from the Standard Oil company of
Kentucky by the defendant company
from its refinery at Whiting. Ind. to
Grand Junction. Tenn, for beyond" 4"
with freight charges prepaid to Grand
Junction and there taken possession of
by the Kentucky corporation.
Had No Understanding.
Also. Judge Mccall points out, the
testimony presented tends 10 prove
that there was no understanding ex-
pressed or implied, direct or indirect"
between the defendant company and
the Kentucky company with regard to
rates to be paid; that it was solely a
business transaction between two cor
porations. Judge Mccall points out
that the witness held that the defend
ant company was authorized to use the
13-cent rate and that it was a legal
rate.
As TO Blind Billing.
Taking up the much discussed blind
billing" it was held by the court that
the blind billing" was done by the
carrier, that there was not a syllable
of testimony tending to show that the
defendant company knew that the car
rier was so blind billing the shipments.
But. if the defendant had known this
fact. how could that affect its rights to
avail itself of the 13-cent rate which
was filed with the interstate COM
merce commission?"
On Equal Footing.
Concluding Judge Mccall says, cit
ing the right of the great and the small
to an equal footing before the courts:
when the courts swing away from
this rule and those convicted of crime
are convicted by other means the JUS
tice of our boasted Jurisprudence will
soon become hollow mockery and the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
w. C. T. u. HONOR FOUNDER
Carry Out Program Around Statue
of Frances T.. Willard.

Washington, Nov. 1S.-Around the
statue of Frances Z. Willard, which
Illinois placed in the nations Hall of
Fame at the capitol, 500 members of
the National Womens Christian TEN
perance union gathered today to pay
tribute to their noted leader. The
principal feature was an address by
Miss Anna A. Gordon, vice president
general of the w. c. T. U. Each mem
Der of the Illinois delegation deposited
q flower at the feet of the leader OF
their cause
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
NO COMPROMISE
WITH The LORDS
British Government Will Com
pei Peers to Decide Issue
Yes or No.
so ASoUITH ANNOUNCES
Liberals Propose TO Pass Many Meas
ures Before Dissolution of
Parliament.

London, Nov. 18.-Asquith, present
ing the governments program in the
commons today, declared there would
be no amendment or transformation in
the veto bill, and the lords must say
yes" or no" The question is solely
one of acceptance or rejection, he said,
and if necessary the controversy would
"be sent for final, decisive arbitrament
TO the national tribune" Asquith then
detailed other legislation which the
government proposes to pass before
the dissolution of parliament.
Government Program Announced.
London, Nov. 1S-It is the intention
tax, tea duty. the sinking fund pro-
vision of the budget, remove pauper
disqualification for old age pensions,
and dissolve parliament Nov. 2S.
Attack Program.
Balfour, leader of the opposition, and
Barnes. labor leader, made speeches
attacking the government program.
BaIfOur Speech Feature.
London, Nov. 18.-The two big events
yesterday in the political crisis were
the adoption by the house of lords of
the Rosebery resolutions providing for
an elective chamber in part and
speech by Arthur ]. Balfour at Not
tingham at night in which he indicated
that the unionist election policy will
be 10 pit reform of the lords against
the liberals demand for the abolition
of tho veto nower
ROsebery Resolutions.
The Rosebery resolutions, which
were adopted by the lords in commit
tee of the whole without division,
-ssnAsas4~s--s-s----s--------
% That the house OF lords Shan
consist Of lords of parliament (a)
chosen by the whole body of heredi-
tary peers from among themselves and
by nomination of the crown (b) those
sitting by virtue of their Offices and
qualifications held by them, and (c)
those chosen from outside.
C2) That the term of tenure of all
lords of parliament shall be the same
except in the case of those sitting ex-
officio. who would sit only so long as
they hold office by reason of which
they sit.
States UniOnist Platform.
Curiosity was aroused as to whether
Mr.. Balfour, as the unionist leader,
would make any new departure on the
Irish question in his speech at Not
tingham. 1t was quickly evident that
except on the question of the reform
of the house Of lords. on which the
unionist party is now firmly committed
to Lord ROsebery's scheme. the union
list platform stands the same as at the
last general election in all its particu-
lar planks.
Mr.. BalfoUr referred only inciden-
tally 10 the home rule question, but
sufficiently indicated that he was in as
complete opposition TO it as ever. Thus
the unionists will advocate reform of
the house Of lords in opposition to the
liberals demand for the abolition Of
the veto power of the lords.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
CAUSE OF WAR
TALK INSANE
OR A FUGITIVE

San Antonio, Tex, Nov. 18.-Mexi-
can Consul Villasana returned to Eagle
Pass late last night from Rock Springs,
where he was sent by the Mexican au-
thorities to investigate the killing of
Antonio Rodriguez. The consul stated
he had reached the conclusion Rod
riguez was either insane or a fugitive
from justice. Nothing was known of
the man except that he asserted he
came from Las Vacas. Mexico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
INVESTIGATION OF
GRANGE VOTED DOWN

Atlantic City, y. J., Nov. IS.-At
todays session of the National
Grange, Worthy Master Helme of
Michigan. leading the insurgents.
presented a resolution for the in
vestigation of the records of the
Grange under proper supervision.
Several heated speeches were made
on both sides of the question A
vote was taken and the resolution
was defeated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
Judge Lands Decides a
Change Of Venue Shall
be Granted.
DEFENSE NOT PLEASED
Attorneys for Packers Insist
CertifiCation Be Made to
Circuit Court.

Chicago, Nov. 1S.-Judge Lands in
the United States court today announc-
ed to attorneys appearing before him
seeking a change of venue in the case
against the meat packers, that he
would be unable to hear the case.
Sends Case to Carpenter.
The judge explained his refusal to
sit in the case.
considering the character and ma
ture of the defendants averment and
the proximity in point of time of en-
ployment as a member of this bar and
as agent of the department of justice
as at least the beginning of period
respecting which the grand jurors
heard the evidence, regardless of the
technical propositions involved, il be-
comes obvious cannot hear the case, -
he said. 81 will send the case to my
colleague in the district court, Judge
Carpenter
Defense Objects.
Attorneys of the packers insisted
this was impossible and that the Unit
ed States supreme court had made il
mandatory in such cases that the GER
tification be made TO the circuit court.
Lands did not approve of the position
taken by the attorneys. On the plea
of Assistant United States Attorney
Kenyon for time TO go 10 Washington
for certain papers and affidavits, hear
ing was put off till Nov. 81.
- -.---e.--.The Question at Issue.
The question at issue is shall lands
certify to the circuit court the whole
case against the packers, or will he re-
fuse such certification compelling the
defendants TO accept trial before dis
trict judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
Failure of Case Against
Standard Oil Company
Far Reaching.
OTHER SUITS PENDING
Courts Ruling Was That There
Was No Agreement to
Receive Rebates.

Jackson, Tenn, Nov. 1S.-That the
federal department of justice after
four years of work has failed to make
out a case was in effect the decision
of Judge John E. Mccall in the federal
circuit court here yesterday afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
LUNCH FOR OUR OFFICERS
Pilgrims Society of London Honors
Visiting American Sailors.

London, Nov. 1S.-The Pilgrims so
ciety give a luncheon today in honor
of officers of the third division of the
American fleet, now at Gravesend.
Speeches were made by Vice Admiral
Sir Hedworth Lambton and Rear Ad-
miral Murdoch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
FOUND
AGAINST MRS. SCHENK

Wheeling. w. Va, Nov. 1S.-An
indictment was returned by the
grand jury this afternoon charging
Mrs. Laura Schenk with attempting
to poison her millionaire husband,
John O. Schenk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
Said That WooIen I'm
porters Have Gotten
$1O,OOO,OOO
DODGING CUSTOM DUES
Federal Attorney Asserts Scan
dial Will Be Bigger Than
in Sugar Case.

New York, Nov. 1s.-That the gov
ernment has been defrauded of $10,-
10000 in duties on woolens imported
into this country and that legal action
TO recover that amount or more from
importers will be inaugurated as soon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
BAD NIGHT FOR TOLST0I
Russian Savant's Heart Action Weak
and Temperature High.

Astapova, Russia, NOV. IS.-A DuI-
letin issued this morning by physl-
clans say that Tolstoi passed
sleepless night but fell into a deep
slumber this morning. His temperature
is 991: heart action weak, but pulse
better.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
HELPED TO CAPTURE BOOTH
Robert SipeX, Who Saw Assassina-
ton of lincoln Dies in East.

Hazelton, Pa, Nov. 1S.-Robert SIN
ex. a civil war veteran who died here
today. was among those who witnessed
the assassination of President Lincoln
in Ford's theatre, Washington, and
later took part in the capture OF j.
Wilkes Booth Sinex was secret ser
vice agent of the government at the
time,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
FATHER OF DR..
CRIPPEN FIRST
TO THE CRAVE

Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. 1S.-Myron
H. Crippen, the aged father of DR..
Crippen, under sentence of death in
London for the murder of his wife,
died today in this city, friendless and
penniless. Death, due to the infirmi-
ties of age, was hastened by grief over
his SON crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
ROCK ISLAND ROAD
MUST WAIT AWHILE
Increase in Live Stock Rate Between
Missouri and Mississippi
Rivers Suspended.

Washington, Nov. 1S.-To permit a
thorough investigation the interstate
commerce commission today announc-
ed it had suspended until April 10
next. the advance in the rates on live
stock between the Missouri and Mis-
sissippi rivers which were to have
been put into effect by the Rock Island
Dec. 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
HENRY NJ. HOYT IN
CRITICAL CONDITION

Washington, Nov. 1S.-The condition
of Henry NJ. Hoyt, counsellor of the
state department. who is i'll in this
city, is very grave this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today to noon tomorrow
Sun sets 4:36, rises Gas; moon rises
5:54 p. m; $50 a. m, eastern time, Ju-
piter's satellite No. missing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
TROUBLE IN WAKE
Laborers on Canal Strike
When Taft Refuses Raise
in Wages.
MAY BECOME SERIOUS
Said That Skilled LabOrers Are Like
Iy to Become InvOIved-Pres-
ident Asked Time.

Panama, Nov. 1S.-Iust as President
Taft was concluding his inspection of
the canal yesterday the labOrers struck.
Their request for an increase in their
hourly pay practically was refused by
the president.
They demanded that the increases
be granted Immediately. Mr.. Taft sub
sequently asked them TO wait for a
definite reply until he reached Charles
ton.
skilled LabOrerS May Quit.
The fact that the men have struck
will cause only temporary inconveni-
ence. II is probable. however that the
machinists. blacksmiths molders and
locomotive engineers aTs6-wi1I strike.
Twenty-Five per cent of the American
employees are involved in the dispute.
Mr. Taft informed the deputation that
visited him that the canal employees
were the best paid workmen in the
world. They receive from 40 to so per
cent higher wages than men in the
same trades in the United States. and
furthermore they receive fuel. quar-
ters and medical attendance free and
are allowed Communication on purchases
made from the commissary.
Taft Has Busy Day.
President Taft yesterday inspected
Miraf1ores and Pedro Miguel lock and
the Pacific entrance to the canal.
Then, boarding a tug. he and his party
made a cruise along the islands of the
harbor. looking over possible sites for
fortifcations. The party left Balboa
at .. O'Clock yesterday afternoon, and
proceeded by special train to Colon,
where they arrived at 4 O'Clock.
A drive was taken in the neighbOr-
hood of Colon, after which the party
boarded the battleship Tennessee,
which sailed at o'clock for Charles
ton, by way of Guantanamo, where the
president will inspect the naval sta
ton. AS President Taft boarded the
Tennessee a salute was fired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
THE WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and Saturday.
Not much change in temperature. The
lowest temperature tonight will be
about 25 degrees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18

judgments of our courts will be held in
derision and contempt"
1t is understood that the termination
of the present suit will have an impor-
tant bearing on other suits against the
larger corporations pending.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
RIVER BULLETIN.

Nearly stationary stages in the Mis-
sissippi will continue from below Du
buque to Muscatine.
JIM. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18

Temperature at a. m, 81. Highest
yesterday, Sc; lowest last night, 80.
Velocity of wind at z a M, Z miles
per hour. Precipitation, none. Rela-
tive humidity, at 7 p. m. as, at z a.
m. 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18

Chicago, Nov. 1S.-At the adjourn
ment of the meeting of the National
Association of Baseball Leagues yes
terday things were left in such shape
that ali leagues threatened with being
set back to lower classes considered
themselves secure, at least for the
present. Three, and possibly four,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18
QUINCY KEPT
WITH CENTRAL
Leagues That Show Popula,
tion Likely to Be Advanced
to Higher Glass.
NONE WILL BE SENT BACK
Board of Arbitration of Minors Still
at Work Settling Many Cases
Up for Adjudication.

Chicago, Nov. 1s.-The baseball
board of arbitration today refused
ouincys application to leave the Gen.
traI league for the Three-Eye.
Four May Go Higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
LETTER TO ALLEN
Prominent Elk Has Pleasant Things to
 Say About Miss Kent

B. M. Allen has received letter from Judge Henry A. Melvin, chief justice of the supreme court of California, and past grand exalted ruler ofs the EIks In regard to Miss Kent prima donna of the King Dodo company, which is to play here shortly. This letter is highly complimentary to Miss Kent and reads:
 San Francisco, Cal.
 Hon. B. M. Allen, Birmingham, Ala.
 My Dear Judge: On the 31st of this month my friend, Miss Kent, prima donna of the King Dodo company, will sing in your city She is one of the most charm ing and accomplished girls in the wo ! and I have known her and her family ever since she was a little sslri. d.
 specially interested in her getting eoos notices and would be most grateful if you would say good work for her to the newspaper boys. You need have no fear of praising her too much. as she is finished artist who has studied with the greatest teachers in Europe. Added to this she is beautiful and finely edu- cated I am enclosing card of intro duction, which l hope you will present. with sincerest regards, yours cordially
 HENRY A. MELVIN"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
EXUM GREATLY PLEASED WITH RESPONSES MADE PY CITIZENS WHO SHOW THEIR SYMPATHY WITH CAUSE

Culpepper Exum, chairman of the com- mittee named by Yancey chapter, Daugh- ters of the Confederacy, to aid in securing funds to send needy Confederate veterans to the Mobile reunion, is greatly encour- aged by the response that has been made by Birmingham citizens.
 ''The people of Birmingham are quick ly touched whenever there is anything suggested that has to do with the happi- ness and welfare of the veterans said MT. Exum yesterday, land I have had substantial proofs of 1t today. Represen- tative people have shown their sympathy in a most cordial spirit For instance John L. Raul sent little note with his remittance in which he said he hoped we would raise enough to send them all. J. w. Donnelly writes that his folks were on the other side In the late unpleasantness, but he is glad to send along $20 to help send the Confederates to Mobile. c. w.. Ufford sent just little note with his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
AMSBARY LYCEUM
 FEATURE TONIGHT

Bruce Amsbary, interpreter of his own and others poems, will be heard tonight at the High school in one of his lectures and reading conglomerates. MT. Amsbary has established an enviable reputation through 12 years of service in the Lyceum world, and bids fair to provide as de- lightful an entertainment tonight as did Brooks Phillips at the last attraction.
 Mr. Amsbary is writer of dialect poems his special field being interpreta- tion of the character of the Illinois French Canadian. In this sphere of work he is said to be without a competitor, few others having attempted to express in verse the peculiar dialect of the French Canadian. His repertoire of lectures in cludes besides a discourse on Sir Ed ward Bulwer-Lytton, in which is incor- porated a monologue arrangement of the famous play "Richelieu''; and Opie Read, the "American Dickens
 Any of the poet-humorist's lectures will prove a real treat, and an excellent 1udi- ence is expected tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Wdnts Needy Veterans To
 Take The Trip To Mobile

check which said ITO fund for the Con federate veterans-God bless 'em.' Mrs. B. F. Roden personally brought me $l0 for herself, BIO for Mrs. Lillian R. Bowron, her daughter, and $1 for her daughter Miss Maibelle Roden. Another daughter of Mrs. Roden, Mrs. Charles G. Davis, brought $l0, and it was explained that these contributions were in memory of their father, R. F. Roden, who was himself a Confederate veteran. Judge c. W. Ferguson telephoned me S10 as his mite for the cause, and Maj. F. Y. Ander- sin sent his check with the comment,
 Have just returned to the city and find your very commendable effort to raise a fund to send the old Confederates to an- nuai meeting at Mobile. and I take pleas ure in adding my mite
 'These are some samples of the mes- sages I have had today, and it is this spirit which is going to make this fund d success. I am enjoying the work thor oughly because my heart is in it. know what a trip to the reunion means to these old men, the greeting of old friends, the exchange of "reminiscences, and since the cost of sending a man to Mobile is so small, I feel that there should not be a veteran in the county deprived of the privilege of going simply because he can not afford the trip.