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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
ESTRADA'S FORCE
is SURROUNDED
Nicaraguan Government Has Insur-
gents TFeed on Mountain and
in a Bad Way.

Washington, May 27. - Madriz's
forces have completely surrounded
Bluefelds, the last stronghold of the
Estrada faction in Nicaragua, accord
ing to a cablegram received today
from Captain Gilmer of the United
States gllnboat Paducah.
BluefieIds, May 27.-Five hundred
Madriz troops landed from the gum
boat Venus and attacked the custom
house on Bluefields bluff Wednesday
afternoon. American gunners. oper-
ating rapid fire guns, permitted the
assaulting forces to come within
short distance of Estrada's men, who
were concealed in trenches.
Then Estrada's gunners opened
fire, moving down the Madriz sol
diers.
There were three assaults before
the Madriz commander became con-
vinced his attack must prove fail
ure. 1t is estimated 200 were killed
on his side. The defenders lost only
a score of men, who leaped from the
trenches to fight hand to hand with
their assailants.
The Madriz leaders evidently did
not know the strength of Estrada's
position on the bluff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
RAILWAY RATES
CLEvERLY MADE
Attorney General of Nebraska De-
clares Consumer Who Pays Them
Has No Voice.

st. Paul, May 27-In talk before
the Association of Attorneys General
on the federal railroad bill today At
torney General West of Oklahoma at
tackled some of its provisions. He de-
clared the proposed amendment elm
mating the clause which might take
from state commissions all their power
was Revolutionary, i'll advised and in
formal"
Attorney General Thompson of Ne
braska, discussing railroad rate MAX
ing this afternoon, spoke in behalf
of the consumers as we'll as of the
railroads, business men and ship
pers.
Most rates. he said, Especially
interstate rates, would appear to
have been artfully ingrafted on us
by the gentlemanly rate makers be-
hind the guns and masks.
1.-The rate question from the con-
sumers' standpoint. is really a vital
question which demands investiga-
ton, for it is not in reality the ship
per who pays. but ultimately it is
always the consumer who finally pays
it all, who is much interested and
yet is powerless to defend himself
against extortion, for many reasons. f"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27

ties, sensational declines being the
natural consequence.
Patten Hard Hit.
Some of the developments of yes
terday in the pit summarized are:
The unloading of 100000
bushels of September wheat by
James A and George H. Pat
ten and the announcement of
their withdrawal from the brok-
erage firm of which they have
been members for a generation
and at least temporarily, from
business.
Left once Smiling.
James A Patten left his Office at
night wearing smile and in his
limousine read the headlines estimat-
ing his losses at anywhere between
$640,o00 to s1,2OOO.00O for the day.
When asked If he had anything to
say about the market, the big spec
dlator laughed and said Just say
that 1 don't know anything about
the market"
In this jovial manner Patten adj
mitted that he had come out second
best in guessing contest with the
bears.
mot many men could take it like
that" remarked his admiring junior
partner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27

months beyond the 120 days fixed by
the pending railroad bill whenever the
reasonabIeness of an increase cannot
be determined within the original per
iod.
An amendment by Hughes striking
out the capitalization provisions OF
the bill was adopted with practical
unanimfty.
OF the % votes cast for the Cum
minis amendment, IL were by insurg-
ents and II by democrats.
Have n New Plan.
Washington, May 27.-Supporters of
a bill to provide an issue Of $3,O00,O00
in bonds to start reclamation projects
announce that they will try to place
it as a rider" on the administration
land withdrawal bill. Taft is said to
have consented to this course.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
would Give 10 HiEhe.t Rldder.


States Attorney Wayman ridicu1ed
the contention of the defense that
bribery is not crime and declared il
it was no crime to buy votes for the
senate then the senatorship can be
classed as merchandise and should be
listed on the stock exchange" and said
if it were no crime, to buy votes for
senator that when it came. time for
the legislature to ballot for senator
after the usual preliminaries the
speaker would only need to call upon
the clerk to read the price list.
Like weights and Measures.
Wayman said the Browne case was
not within the jurisdiction of the fed
eral court any more than a dispute
involving weights and measures.
Weights and measures, he said, are
controlled by federal law, but every
case of short weight does not have to
be tried in the federal court
VIII Decide wednesday.
Judge McSurely took the case under
advisement. A decision will be rem
dered next Wednesday
Judge Hanecy Counsel.
Chicago, May 27.-The appearance
of former Judge Elbridge Hanecy with
the counsel for the defense and the an
nouncement by Presiding Judge Nc
Surely that his decision on the motion
to quash the Indictment will be ready
next Wednesday marked the develop
ments yesterday in the Lee O'Neil
Browne alleged bribery trial.
The Judge also stated that If the mo-
tion were overruled, the trial ought to
commence at the latest on June 6.
Argues No Jurisdiction.
Hanecy, arguing to quash the indict-
ment, declared that the power which
created laws for the United States was
the one power to infiict punishment,
and this power rested not in the state,
but In the federal courts. He said:
Representatives do not hold eIec-
tons for United States senators at the
general assembly, but by act of con-
gress. Congress controls the joint as
sembly, and it alone has the power to
punish for any misdeeds of the joint
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27

him to use next years allowance to
meet the deficiency
AS reported from the house commit
tee on appropriations the item of $685.
600 for the fiscal year beginning July
1 next, would have become "fmmedi-
ately available" except for the protests
of democratic members.
The words Immediately available"
finally were stricken out by the action
of Mr. Mann of Illinois, the occupant
of the chair in sustaining a point of
order made by Mr.. Macon of Arkansas,
democrat.
Fall Trip Costly.
1t was the western and southern trip
made by Mr.. Taft last fall that ex-
hausted the White house travelling
fund. During the debate Chairman
Tawney, in charge of the bill, criti-
cised southern democrats for their at
titude in objecting to an appropriation
to defray the expenses of a trip on
which they had been the presidents
guests.
Paves Way for Vote.
Washington, May 27-Through the
defeat in the senate of a number of
amendments offered by the 'insurg-
ents" and the democrats, the way was
paved for an early vote on the rail-
road bill.
The regular" republicans maintain
ed firm hold on the situation in the
several votes upon the important feat
ures, Notwithstanding that the III
surgents' and democrats were united
upon several occasions.
After La Toilette concluded a two
days speech in opposition to the bill;
they proceeded rapidly with the fol-
lowing results:
Amendments Lost
The Cumnins amendment recurring
the approval by the commerce COM
mission of all the increases in railroad
rates before they become effective was
voted down, % to 43.
The Martin amendment requiring the
commission to reach final decision on
the increase within six months was de-
feated! Is to 81.
The amendment of Clark of Arkan-
sas, to defer the increased rates until |
passed upon by the commission, but
putting them into effect after six /
pending final decision, was
rejected, 35 to 40
May Suspend Increase.
The amendment composed of propo- |
sitions by Jones and Paynter was ac-
cepted almost unanimously.
This authorizes the commission to-
suspend the increases of rates for six
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
TAFT RESENTS
CRITICISMS OF
HOUSE MEMBERS

Washington, May 27.-President
Taft today sent to Chairman Tawney
of the house committee on appropria-
tions letter expressing deep resent
ment at the criticisms passed by the
democrats in debate yesterday upon
the travelling expenses of the presi-
dent The president says he is espe-
cially distressed by the suggested
reflection on southern hospitality"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
WORLDS RECORD IN
BIG GUN SHOOTING

Norfolk, Va, May 27.-The battle
ship South Carolina with it's forward
turret IL inch guns has just made
16 bulls eye" target hits out OF 8
shots in four minutes and 81 Sec
onds, new worlds record in big
gun shooting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
FIND NO HERESY
COM MITTED BY
new YORK SYNOD

Atlantic City, N. j., May 27.-The
general assembly of the Presbyterian
church, by unanimous vote. today ad-
judged the heresy complaint against
the synod OF New York not sustained.
The case involved three students OF
the Union Theological seminary. who
were alleged to have denied among
other things the virgin birth of Christ.
afternoon at 2:30 from the residence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
HARBOUR FIRST
In 1O-MILE RACE

Indianapolis, Ind. May 27.-In
auto races today the 1O-mile event
was won by Harroun in Marmon in
S:16:8. The second event five
miles, was won by Kinkaid in a Ma
tional in 4:O5:7.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
PUT T0GAS
ON MARKET
Effect Of Decision in Fa-
vor of Lee O'NeiI
Browne,
so WAYMAN ASSERTS
RidicuIes Contention Purchas-
ing Votes for Senate Is
Not a Crime.

Chicago. May 27-The state today
presented its argument against the mo-
tion to quash the Indictment of Lee
O'NeiI Browne. charged with bribing
representatives to vote for Senator Lor-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
indiana G. A. r. Protests.

Terre Haute. Ind, May 27.-The state
encampment of the Grand Army today
adopted memorial to the national en-
campment protesting against placing
the Lee statue in Statuary hall at
Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
SENATOR HOLSTLAW
DENIES BRIBERY
Member of Commission That Let the
Furniture Contract Before the
Grand Jury.

Springfield. ILL.,, May Ex-senator
Holstlaw of Iuka was before the grand
jury in the legislative investigation to-
day. He was a member of the COM
mission which awarded the furniture
contract. He declared no attempt was
made to influence any members of the
commission as far as he had any knowl-
edge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
Congress Declines to Add
to Taft's $4,000
Fund.
ALREADY ALL SPENT
Senate, by Disposing of Amend
ments to Rail Bill, Pre-
pares for Vote.

Washington, May 27. = President
Taft's travelling expenses and the fact
that he had overdrawn his allowance
of SIS, 900 a year voted by congress,
led to acrimonious debate in the house
yesterday and to a refusal to permit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
TAFT SECRETARY
GETS DISTANT JOB

Washington. May 27. - President
Taft today appointed his secretary,
Fred Warner Carpenter of Sauk Cen
ter, Mimi, minister to Morocco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
Auto over Bank: Two Die.

Columbus, Ohio, May 27.-Miss Lii
liam Wright and Miss F-lossie Herman
were killed today at Logan by their
automobile running over an embank-
ment- Two others of the party were
severely injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
THE WEATHER
Generally fair tonight and Saturday
lot much change in temperature.

Temperature at z a. m, SO. Maxi
mum temperature in last "a hours, SO;
minimum in IL hours, AZ. Velocity of
wind at a. M, miles per hour. Pre-
cipitation, none Relative humidity. at
D. m. 2S, at a. m. 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
CAUCUS HITS SNAe
Republican Members of Con-
gress Fail to Agree as to
Postal Bank Bill.
WILL TRY ONCE MORE
Clause Relating to Disposition to Be
Made of Deposits Ties Up
the Session.

Washington, May 27.-The republi-
can house caucus on the postal savings
bank bill struck the expected snag last
night when it reached section 8 of the
Gardner bill, having to do with the
disposition of the deposits of postal
savings. Reaching no decision on this
feature, the caucus, after three hours
deliberation, adjourned until tonight.
The Gardner bill, on which the eau
Gus was working, would permit 471z
per cent of the deposits to be with
drawn by the board of trustees and in
vested in government bonds or other
securities; 5 per cent additional to be
used as reserve, and requires the re-
naming 471a per cent to be kept in the
local banks in the city where the pos
tai deposits were received.
OFFER Many Amendments.
When this section was reached last
night there was flood Of amendments
offered by members representing var
ious sections of the country, but all
seeking to increase the amount of de-
posits which under the law would re-
main in the local banks.
IlSpISSSuIdllNS FISOidnu VI NS"
York offered one amendment increas-
ing to 721s per cent the amount which
should remain in the local banks, and
spoke at length.
There was practically no change in
the bill up to the ninth section. Rep
resentative Snapp of Illinois wanted to
increase the limit which an individual
might deposit in any one month from
800 to $500. but this was lost. Repre-
sentative Madden Of Illinois tried to
increase the total individual deposit
from $500 to $1,000, but failed.
The second nights caucus was not
so well attended as the first night,
there being less than 80 members pres
ent out of the total republican mem
bership in the house of 217.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

(From noon today to noon tondorrow)
Sun sets 7:17, rises 4:29; moon rises
1886 D. m; Halley's comet sets 11:17
p. M; 3 p. M. planet Venus at aphe-
lion, farthest from sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27

taken from the Omclal recorOs:
SENATE-The senate by a vote of 90
to 43 rejected the Cummins amendment
requiring the approval of railroad rates
by the Interstate commerce commission
before they become effective. 1t also
adopted an amendment providing for
six months extension of the 120 days
suspension of new rates and regulation
in case the hearing Is not concluded
within the time. The capitalization
provisions were stricken from the bill
HOUSE, Because the president ex-
ceeded his travelling expense allowance
of $4,000 voted by congress for the
present fiscal year and the committee on
appropriations sought to meet the de-
ficiency by making the approximation for
next year Immediately available" the
house was thrown into lively debate.
Chairman Tawney offended several dem
ocratS by suggesting that the president
had made his extended western and
southern trip largely upon the urgent
solicitation of democrats of the house
Several democrats made angry retorts
and the motion was defeated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
WRECK Was swept AVIAN.

Calias, France, May 27.-Hope
that any of the 27 men imprisoned
in the submarine, Pluviose, which
was sunk By the Pas De Calais off
here yesterday survive, was abandon
ed this afternoon. Divers report the
current has swept the wreck away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
RIVER BULLETIN.

Only slight changes in the Missis-
sippi will occur from below Dubuque
to Muscatine.
J. M. SHERIER. Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
HALLEY,s COMET BULLETIN.

Copyright, 1910. by Frederic Camp
bell.)
May 27-Halley's comet sets today
at 11:17 D. M; tomorrow at 11:22 p.
m. Comets speed today about 1,577
miles per minute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
Associates of Heike Plead
Guilty to Fraud
Charges.
ARE SENTENCED LATER
Secretary of Trust Stands Firm
but Own Letters Damage
His Prospects.

Ifs-61OILlY
the opening OF the sugar trial today
when the prosecution announced 1t
rested its case, counsel for Former
Assistant Dock Superintendent Harry
w. Walker and two government
weighers. Jean F. volkers and James
Halligan, Jr., withdrew pleas of not
guilty and entered pleas of guilty to
all charges. Sentence was deferred.
Court adjourned until Tuesday.
Judge Martin denied formal motions
for the dismissal of the indictments
against the remaining three defend
ants.
Heike stin ON Stand.
With the three minor defendants
eliminated there remain on trial the
chief of the group, Charles r. Heike,
secretary of the American Sugar Re
fining company and his former sub
ordinates, Ernest w. Gerbracht, super
intendent of the Williamsburg refinery,
and James F. Bendernagel, refinery
cashier.
HefI<e's Letters Read.
New York, May 27.-Letters
written by Charles r. Heike. secre-
tary-treasurer of the American Sugar
Refining company. IN which Heike
spoke OF the liberal weights we re-
ceive from the customs house." we're
read yesterday in the United States
circuit court in the trial of Heike
and-f3Ee sHbordiHates -for--eeasplrac
to defraud the government OF Gus
toms dues on imports OF raw sugar
The prosecution is endeavoring to
prove that Heike was cognizant of
and instrumental in cheating at the
trick scales.
Tried to bar Them.
Counsel for Heike fought bitterly
to bar the letters, but Judge Martin
overruled the objections and they be-
came part of the record. The first
was addressed to Frank @. Turner.
superintendent of the South Boston
refinery. In writing about certain
changes Heike in one paragraph of
his letter said: 'T make these
changes in the Office in New York and
do not alter the accounts OF the
refinery, as it does not seem TO me
desirable that there should be two
sets of weights on the books of the
refinery. one set, for instance. rep
resenting the customs house weight,
on which duty is paid. and another
set representing melting weights, Civ
ing larger number of pounds"
Indicates Difference.
In another place he says: These
differences are due to two causes.
First, the desire of the superintend-
ents to make as good a showing OF
their working as possible; second.
by the liberal weights and tares
which we receive from the customs
house and which. of course, we do
not undertake to correct. These Gus
weights are generally
taken as a basis for the MEETINGS. To
charge the melting on the proper
basis we have adopted the following
system"
Here the system of charges is out
lined.
Another letter upbraided Ernest
w. Gerbracht, former superintend-
ent of the williamsburg (Brooklyn)
refinery. for not having shown GER
tain weight books to insurance in
spectors. "As there were no duties
on these sugars" wrote Heike.
there could under no circumstances
be any harm in showing the weights
as there could be no comparison with
the customs-house weightsP
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
Crops Help Business.

New York, May 27.-Dispatches to
Dun's Review indicate improved crop
prospects help sentiment Il business
circles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
Loaded ON Poor Prospects

When prospects for crops were poor
because of tardy season the bulls
loaded up, but the present outlook for
a bountiful crop is so good that the
bulls made every effort to unload and
have been selling in immense quaint.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
WHEAT PIT IS
EXCITED AGAIN
Declines Not as Large as Yes
terday but Much Uneasi-
ness Is Shown.
BULLS UNLOADING AT LOSS
James a. Patten Loses Nearly Mil.
Hon and Says He Is Done With
the Game.

Chicago. May 27.-The wheat pit was
intensely excited again today. May op-
tion at one time showed decline Of
~ to 2, but regained part of the loss.
rallying to 104ss. The drop in Septem-
ber was as high as TX. and indicated
a loss of 5A since Wednesday. July
plunged 5A in two days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
Work of Day in Congress

Washington. May 27.-Following is
g summary of the proceedings of the
two houses Of congress yesterday.
taken from the official recnrds:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
Peppcr for Pinchot.
Vertrees Scores Press.

vertrees. counsel for Ballinger, in
opening his argument, made scathing
denunciation of the press for its atti-.
tude toward the case, and said the
only commandment the newspaper men
seemed to obey was Give us this day
our daily bread"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27
May suspend Increase.

The amendment composed of propo-
sitions by Jones and Paynter was ac-
cepted almost unanimously. .
This authorizes the commission to
suspend the increases of rates for six
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-27

Then followed a long conslderatlon
of the Cunningham claims and Balm
gers alleged irreconcilab1e affidavits
in connection with them, and the
speaker persisted in connecting Bal
linger as an interested party with big
claimants, either because of personal
or political friendship.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
ROOSEVELT IS INVITED
TO COWBOY BREAKFAST

Denver, Colo, July Is Colonel
Roosevelt has been invited by the
Denver Press club to attend a cow
boy breakfast during his visit 10
Denver this fall. Colonel John $
lrby, president of the club, has sent
the following telegram to the former
leader of the rough riders and a re-
ply is expected within the next few
days:
"The Denver Press club is earnest
~ DESTROYS of entertaining it's only
honorary member, upon the occasion
OF his coming visit to Denver, at the
interstate fair and exposition grounds
with a cowboy breakfast. The
grounds are 20 minutes ride from
the union depot by train or auto
Time required, about 1 hour. Please
wire answer"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
THE HYsrER1A OF puG1L1sM.

Aftermath of the big pugilistic
battle at Reno is not a flattering con-
dition to contemplate; in every state
in the union a sentiment close to
hysteria was evidenced by a success
sion of riots, fatalities and disturb
ances of various kinds following the
fight. Tomorrow the fight will be
forgotten and a hip-hurrah will De
o%ccasioned by some other nine days
wonder on which the spotlight Of
publicity happens to fall, says the
Butte News.
The troubles are not all entirely
due to the ring promoter with the
bulldog of the %undershot jaw type.
the bottle and the towel wielder; no"
the murky black with the offensive
reference to Ethiopian supremacy.
The matter was helped to national
prominence by the attitude of over
Jealous divines who exhibited a
similar frenzy in their opposition TO
the pictures of the fight.
Those who wish the fight game
and all its attendant ills to die away
can do more to kill it by a conspiracy
of silence than in any other way.
Such things thrive by opposition. To
make the fight people fight-fight
them.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
ELK ~STATICTICS.

Detroit, Mich, July 15.-What is
said to be the biggest annual nation-
al reunion in the history of the or
der of Elks is under way here.
According to the reports OF the
grand officers, the present member.
ship Of the order is 331,2SS, made
up of 1905 lodges. The net increase
in the membership during the year
is 26,242. di~spensations being issued
to thirty-six new lodges.
Since 1880 the order has spent
in charity the sum of $3,347,24S.
For the last fiscal year, the total
amounted to $93,427, including tbs
cost of the maintenance of the Elks
home at BEDFORD City, Va, which
was $21,628. The total assets OF
the grand lodge are $296,79O. The
per capita tax for the year yielded
6.1O8, and the total value of the
Elks' buildings throughout the coun.
try is $17,799,282.