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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
BIDS DEFIANCE TO
CAR FOR YANKEE

Teheran, Dec. 19.-The national
council has refused to accept the cab
inet's proposals regarding solution
of the Russian difficulty by dismissing
W. Morgan Shuster, the American
treasurer general, and the Russian
troops are preparing to advance on
the capital. 1t Is believed that the
advance will begin Thursday. The
people are apathetic and only the
women continue an active boycott.
The official attitude suggests passive
resistance, but the provincial senti
ment is strongly opposed to the Rus
slams. The ex-shah. Mohammed Ali
Mira, Is at Gumesh Tepe. The for
eign minister, in presenting the Ques-
tion before the national council yes
terday, made determined attempt to
secure the support Of the council He
represented that the cabinet nad
made every effort to retain Shuster
but the plight Of the country was des
perate. The ex-shah, he said, was ad
vancing on the one hand, and Salar
ed-Dowleh on the other, while Russia
refused to abate its demands. There.
fore, he argued, the cabinet should be
empowered to conciliate Russia. In
spite of his appeals, the deputies in
sisted that the retention Of Shuster
was Persias only hope and that moth
| ing was to be gained by yielding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
Ratification Expected by
Both Houses Before
End of Day.
CROWDS ARE ON HAND
Rayner, in Speech Attacking
Pact, Draws Retort From
Root.

Washington, Dec. 19.-The Russian
treaty abrogation was taken up by the
senate with the expectation of ratifica-
ton of the presidents notification to
Russia, before adjournment today.
Sulzer announced the house would
waive any technicalities in order to
join with the senate in securing action
on the Russian abrogation
The senate was crowded when that
body convened at noon. The Russian
treaty was delayed temporarily on
the days calendar by the house urgent
deficiency bill carrying over $4,000, 900.
HOUSE READY TO CONCUR.
The house will approve the senate
resolution as soon as received, &C
cording to present plans. The house
| foreign affairs committee is prepared
for action tomorrow in the event OF
senate action today. After passing the
deficiency bill, Lodge moved immediate
consideration of the resolution ratify.
ing the presidents abrogation notifica
ton to Russia. Lodge yielded to Ray
ner of Maryland.
! IRayner's speech is printed on page
Il of this issue.-Ed.]
ROOT AND RAYNER CLASH.
There was sharp exchange between
Rayner and Root. The latter protest
ed against a possible Interpretation oi
Rayner's remarks to mean that in is
suing passports the United States ask
ed questions as TO the applicants re
ligion. Rayner said the question wa.
asked by the Russian consulate. Ray
ner quoted from a circular issued BY
Root when he was secretary of state.
DO you dispute its correctness?' in
terrupted Root
mo, but it was subsequently with
drawn by the state department" re
Joined Rayner.
COMMERCIAL RELATIONS STAND.
Many senators interrupted Rayne
and at the conclusion of his speecl
Lodge spoke in behalf of the resc
luton. Lodge urged avoidance o
any words that would infiame actor
that would make the United State
position impregnable and foreve
stop determinations against any o
our citizens" Senator William Al
den Smith Of Michigan declared al
rogation would not sever commercial
relations with Russia because of tn
favored nation clause of the treat
had been superseded by the opera
ton of the maximum and minimum
clause of the Payne tariff law an
by the presidents proclamatio
granting minimum rates to Russi
July 10, 1910.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
THE MESSAGE OF THE STAR
(Atianta Georgian.)


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of prauo wiafl
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Is nd he your hak hppne where aendwh
up he St Of ehem He the MESA
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
Twelfth Man Accepted and
Taking Of Evidence
Ordered.
ONLY THREE FARMERS
Task Completed After 10 Days
Work During Which TAT
Were Examined.

Chicago, Dec 19.-The Jury which
will try the beef packers was complet-
ed and sworn in at noon today. The
taking Of testimony will begin at once.
The jurors are: Asa Bannister, farm
er, Naperville; II. l. Bucklin, farmer,
Dundee; Burton H. Meyers, insurance.
solicitor, Naperville; w. ]. Thomas,
clerk, Ottawa; G. H. Mare, drug clerk,
Chicago; H. o. Bates, tailor, La
Grange; ]. H. Edwards, telephone In
spector. Ottawa; Jacob Gleim. baker,
Ottawa; Adam Glow, farmer, Plain
field; Thomas Scott, millwright, Chi
cago; ]. e. Harvey. grocer, Wilton
Center; e. ]. Ryon, salesman, Streator.
TEN DAYS CONSUMED.
The selection of the jury was com
pleted after 10 days work. during
which 147 veniremen were examined.
After the Jury was sworn in, court ad-
journed until q O'Clock, when United
States Attorney James H Wilkerson
was to begin the opening address to
the jury.
The packers under Indictment are
charged with criminal violation of fthe
Sherman antitrust law.
Wilkerson outlined the government
case and told the Jury he hoped to
prove the existence Of combustion.
He reviewed the origin and history
of the Sherman law and explained its
objects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
PARDON FOR MORSE NOW
PROBABLE; HEALTH POOR

washington, Dec. 19.--n - probable
that executive clemency viii enable
Charles w. Morse, the NewfYork bank
or, now Ill in the hospital ,at Fort Nc
Pherson, to spend Christmas. or at
least a part of the Christmas holidays,
at home. The plan is to parole Morse,
who Is serving a sentence OF Is years.
on the ground that he is Ill and that
further confinement might result In his
death. He was but recently transfer
red to Furt Mcpherson from the fed
eral prison at Atlanta. g. w. Finch,
pardon attorney in the department Of
Justice, says the pardon may be grant
ed this week.
Washington, Dec. 19.-President
Taft and Attorney General Wicker.
sham made it plain today that for the
present no further action will be taken
by the government in the case of
Charles w. Morse. Wickersham said
the condition of Morse's health Is not
critical.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
CHICACO'S Open
BOARD IS BURNED
Incendiarism Hinted in Connec-
tion With Destructive
Blaze Today.
is DENIED QUOTATIONS
Alleged That Institution Had Been
Violating State Law on Puts
and Calls.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-Fire early this
morning destroyed the open board of
trade building on La Sale street, dam
aged the Kaiserhof. New Victoria and
Stratford hotels. The loss Is 5000, 900.
Several hundred guests of the hotels
rushed into the streets None of the
hotel guests was injured. Several
labor unions having headquarters in
this building lost all of their books
and records.
VIOLATIONS CHARGED.
The open board, which is an organi.
zation for transactions in small lots
Of grain and provisions, was only a
few days ago cut of from receiving
quotations Of the regular board OF
trade, having been charged with coun.
tenancing operations in puts and calls,
form of business prohibited by state
laws. Fire Marshal Seyferlich declar
ed he would investigate the cause OF
the fire. and limited that early indica
tions were that the fire was of in
cendiary origin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
PRODUCE AT TOP
PRICES IN new YORK

New York, Dec. 19.-Butter and
eggs are selling in New York at the
highest prices registered for more
than 10 years. Dealers and ware
housemen point to the prices as justi-
fication of the cold storage system,
contending that threatened legislation
affecting cold storage is one of the
principal causes for high prices. Eggs
are selling at wholesale at A to Sc
cents a dozen, butter at 3S to 40 cents.
The retail prices of eggs range from
4S to Is cents and butter 40 to 80
cents. Reports from producing sta.
tions point to still higher prices with.
in the next month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS
IOWA MOON SALOON LAW

Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 19.-The SUI
preme court of Iowa yesterday affirm
ed the provisions of the Noon law,
which limits saloons in Iowa to one
for every 1000 population. More
than 500 barrooms in Iowa must cease
business within the next three years
as a result of the decision. Only three
or four saloons in Des Moines will
be affected. Davenport, Burlington,
Clinton, Sioux City. Dubuque and
Council Bluffs will lose large num-
ber of their biggest taxpayers. Ac-
cording to information received at the
Office OF the attorney general, there
are more than 20 towns in the state
with a population of less than 1000
that are supporting from four to 20
saloons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
MRS. CUDAHY TO BE WITH
CHILDREN CHRISTMAS

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 19.--Mrs.
Jack Cudahy, with her maid. and a
trunkful of toys. left yesterday for
Long Beach, Cal, where she will visit
her children during the holidays. She
was driven to the station In her
limousine, and, from the moment Of
her entry. had ushers and baggage
men trailing attendance while she dis
tributed tips right and left. Il really
wouldn't let a Christmas go by with
out seeing my children" said Mrs.
Cudahy. She refused to discuss
whether she would make g. tight to
regain possession OF her children, now
being cared for by Mrs. Michael
Cudahy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
Minor Operation Is Fatal.

Peoria, Ill, Dec. 19.-Following an
operation for the removal Of her ton
sils, Elizabeth Starr Robson. aged is,
the only daughter of Charles w. Robi-
son, a millionaire, died at the Proc
tor hospital on the operating table.
The operation was SO slight and the
vitality of the patient SO perfect that
no apprehension was felt over the
outcome.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
Yesterday in Congress
SENATE.

SENATE.
In session ? p. m. Abrogation OF Rus
sian treaty was taken up. Presidents
notice 70 Russia regarding abrogation
made known to individual senator's
Foreign relations committee reported
resolution abrogsting Russian treaty of
1882 on Jan /. 1918. Senator Culber-
son spoke on his resolution. identical
with that passed by the house abroga-
ting the treaty President Taft's mes
sage announcing abrOEatfon OF Russian
treaty was read On objection of Sena-
tor Hepburn OF Idaho 10 precipitate ac-
uon the whole Russian matter went
over one day. Adjourned 3:12 p. N. un-
I'll noon today.
HOUSE.
Met at noon. Bills considered under
unanimous consent privilege Sulzer of
New York, author Of Russian abroga-
ton resolution. agreed 10 change phrase
ology TO make a less offensive to Rus
s.n. Adjourned at i2.2s p. m until noon
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
The Weather
Forecast Till p. M. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline.
and Vicinity.
and Vicinity.

Unsettled weather with rain or snow
tonfgn wednesday,. Not much
change in temperature The lowest
temperature tonight viii be slightly be-
low the freezing point.
Temperature at a m, 26; highest
yesterday, 80; lowest last night 25.
Velocity of wind at a. m, 6 miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity. at p m. 50, at
Z a. m. SO.
Stage of water, sc; no change in
last "a hours
JIM. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
TAFT TO RECON- MEND
A REVISION ON WOOL

Washington, Dec. 19.-After a meet
Ing of the cabinet today at which the
presidents message on schedule K,
wool and woolens, was finally revised,
it was reported the president had de-
cided to recommend revision down
ward. He would not recommend any
specific rates, but would indicate that
the present rates be materially low
cred. The message probably will go
10 congress tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
Issues a "No Tip' Edict.

Syracuse, n. Y, Dec. 19.-President
P. Z. Dow Of the Commercial Travel
ers' National league has sent warning
TO all hotels included in the territory
Of his followers that after Jan. l the
rule Of members Of the league will be
mo tips" This action is the outcome
of a resolution recently passed by the
Hotel Employees association declaring
in favor of adequate wages in prefer
ence TO tips
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
jury Gets Records.

Indianapolis, Ind. Dec. ia long
contest for possession of the CORE
spondence and books of the iron work
ers' association ended today when coun.
sci for John J. Mcnamara and the as,
sociation withdrew an appeal to the
Indiana supreme court from an order
CT the county court turning the rec
ords over to the federal grand jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
ROCK ISLAND RATE
BOOST SUSPENDED

Washington, Dec. 19.-Advance in
rates on grain and grain products pro-
posed by the Rock Island railway and
connections west OF the Mississippi
river, to become effective Dec. 20, to-
day were suspended by the interstate
commerce commission until April 20
next.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
JOHN BIGELOW DIES
AT NEW YORK HOME

New York, Dec. 1s.-John Bigelow,
"a. diplomat and author, died at his
home here today He was American
consul at Paris in 1864 and minister
to France In 1851. He had he'll
number of high state positions. and
was author of many works of national
a-s International interest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
INDlCTS MRS. VERMILYA
FOR BISSONETTE MURDER

Chicago, Dec. 1Y.-An Indictment
containing 13 counts charging Mrs.
Vermilya with having murdered Po-
liceman Bissonnette by poisoning
him was returned by the grand jury
today. She was ordered held with
out bail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
LIEUT.. JACK, HERO
MERRIMAC. PASSES

Alton, ILL.,, Dec. 19.-E. A. Jack,
first lieutenant engineers, retired, of
the revenue cutter service, and one
of the few survivors of the crew of
the Merrimac in its famous civil war
battle with the Monitor in Hampton
Roads, is dead, II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
TWO OF TAR PARTY
ARE FINED BY COURT

Lincoln Center, Kan, Dec. 10
Sheriff. Clark and John Schmidt, un-
der conviction for completely in the
tarring OF Miss Mary Chamberlain,
the Shady Bend school teacher. were
sentenced today. each being fined
$50 and costs. Both furnished bonds
for their fines and costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
Butter Men Split.

Elgin, ILL.,, Dec. 19.-It was declared
here today the object of the Chicago
and Wisconsin insurgent butter men
who yesterday secured control of the
Elgin board Is to abolish the Elgin
butter board. 1t Is alleged indica-
tions point to split in insurgent
ranks when the directors meet Satur-
day to organize.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrow.)
Sun sets 4:31, rises 7:17; moon rises
7:49 a. m.; 1886 a. M. new moon with
the sun in constellation Sagittarius,
crossing the Milky Way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
Postmasters Named.

Washington. Dec. 19.-fhe presi-
dent today renominated Daniel A.
Campbell to be postmaster at Chi
cago Joseph B. Messic vas nomi-
mated postmaster at East st. Louis,
III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
Heavy Foo In chicaqo.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-Another fog
enveloped the city this morning and
at o'clock the street was as dark
as midnight Numerous minor colli-
sions and accidents were reported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
Plot officiaiIy penied.

Berlin, Dec. 1s.-The navy de-
partment issued a formal denial of
the alleged discovery of a British
plot TO blow up the naya: harbor Of
Wilhelmshayen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
YuAN FIRsTl PREsIpENT.

II an empire Yuan will be regent.
II a republic Yuan will be first presi-
dent. The revolutionary delegates be
lieve that they will be victorious in
their demands for a republic.
Even the staunchest Of the imperf
alist delegates admit that the Manchu
rule Is doomed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-08-17
STATE CLERKS
CLOSE MEETING
Election of Officers Ends Annual
Session.
SELECT MILWAUKEE, FOR 1912
Delegates Discuss Question of Re-
questing Legislature to Pass Law
Providing for Uniform System
Of Assessing Costs.

Madison-The Wisconsin Associa-
tion Of Circuit Court Clerks adjourned
its annual session in Milwaukee, after
electing officers for the ensuing year.
Milwaukee was chosen as the place
for the 1912 meeting. Chippewa Falls
and Racine made bids for the conven-
ton
The new officers are: President, z.
T. Ackley, Chippewa Falls; vice-pres-
ident, j. p Creighton, Sheboygan; sec
rotary and treasurer, Jesse Earle,
GAINESVILLE.
The new executive committee sis
composed of George A. IRE, Neills-
vile; J. w. Trumbull, Racine; /. Ov-
rom, Waupaca.
The following we're appointed mem
bers Of the committee on judiciary:
w. Bassett, Crandon; B. M. De Ore
mer, Kenosha; Albert Anderson, Mer-
rill; F. w Cords, Milwaukee, and G..
A. Worthington, Fond du Lac.
The question of requesting the legis-
lature to pass a law providing for a
uniform system OF assessing costs
throughout the state was referred to
a committee. The clerks agreed that
the system in vogue in Milwaukee
county should be made general
throughout Wisconsin.
w. C. Young, clerk Of the courts for
Milwaukee county. made application
for membership In the morning, and
ne was accepted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-08-17
Damage by Pests Controlled.

Reports of serious plaques of grass
hoppers Qocusts) have been received
by the economic entomology depart
ment of the College of Agriculture of
the University of Wisconsin from vari-
Gus sections of the state. The depart
ment announces that various arseni-
cal means can be advantageously
used in controlling the pest In its
younger stages but when the insect
is mature and able to fly such rem
edies are Of little avail.
The "Criddle mixture" seems to be
the most successful when properly
employed. Add one pound of paris
green and one pound of salt to SO
pounds Of fresh horse manure and
mix thoroughly Scatter this bait
along the margins of fields or wher-
ever the young grasshopper nymphs
appear Repeat this application for
new or incoming broods.
Locusts lay their eggs in pockets
Just beneath the surface of the
ground, so that the practice of thor
oughly disking and narrowing the
surface of the fields will destroy a
large percentage of the eggs. Plow-
ing fields and turning under the eggs
TO a depth of six or eight inches
will bury them so deeply that the
Matching larvae cannot reach the sur
face.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-08-17
leads In Mineral Water sale.

Mineral waters of Wisconsin are
sufficiently popular to have given this
state first place in the value Of water
sold in the last report Of the geologi-
cal survey The year reported showed
a slight decrease over tlat before, in
dicating that perhaps the public has
about reached it's capacity for min
eral waters. Total sales were 6,101 1882
gallons. The value decreased from
1929, GOT In 1908 to $1,132,239 in 1909,
loss of $1O7,668, or 8.68 per cent.
The selling price per gallon decreased
only one per cent.
Seven new springs reported sales
increasing the total number reporting
to "a. Only little over ten per cent.
OF the total water sold is used medi-
cinally. There are resorts at only four
of the springs, with accommodations
for nearly 1000 people, and the water
at two is said to be used for bathing.
In addition to the sales it Is stated
that there were sold 1,225,077 gallons
used in the manufacture of soft
drinks.
The total value of clay products,
brick, tile and pottery increased from
$958,365 to 81, 1859.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-08-17
HANDY HELPS IN
THE KITCHEN
By MISS ALICE LOOMS
WIJc0ndn Collage If AzrieuitHrs

ENXNNNNNNXXNNN NSNNsNNNNNXNNEA
Among the numerous labor saving
devices one that may be worth while
is the bread mixer. Until housekeep-
ers learn to stir up very soft dough
with q knife or better yet develop CO.
operative bakeries, the bread mixer
will be a labor saving device, espe-
cially if there is a man or boy who
can be depended upon to turn the
crank. Many q the poor results Of
bread mixers are due to insufficient
mixing. Instead of the three minutes
turning advised by the manufacturers,
from six to ten. minutes will be
found more satisfactory. If anyone
doubts that the bread is being mixed
after the ball has formed on the rod
of the mixer, let her drop in some
cinnamon and see how quickly this
is mixed into the apparently smooth
ball.
Many of our cakes are as we'll pre-
pared by mixing all the ingredients at
one time as by dreaming the butter
and sugar first and finally folding in
While a cake mixer will do this work
easily, the large sized Dover beaten
which sells for twenty-five cents is
fully satisfactory. One who has used
the large sized beater will be apt to
use it for many things which she had
thought too heavy for the ordinary
Dover beater.
There is one excellent cherry pit
ter on the market along with many
others that are nor worth while. This
has a hopper which holds about a
handful of cherries, and a wheel with
a screw which adjusts the size Of the
place through which the cherries are
forced It does take little thought
to adjust the pitter for different sizes
of cherry pits, but it is well worth
while to learn to use 1t. One woman
has just put UP forty quarts of cher
ries in one day using the pitter.
This same utensil does equally well
for pulping grapes, which is always a
tiresome task when one wishes to re-
tain the skins of the grapes and so
must boil the pulp separately in or
der to take out the seeds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-08-17
AT THE PARSONAGE.
Coffee Runs Riot No Longer.

"Wife and had serious time OF 1t
while we were coffee drinkers.
"She had gastritis, headaches, belch-
Ing and would have periods of sick
ness, while / secured a daily headache
that became chronic.
eve naturally sought relief by drugs
without avail, for 1t is now plain
enough that no drug will cure the dis
eases another drug Coffee sets UP,
particularly, so long as the drug
which causes the trouble is continued.
Finally we thought we would try
leaving off coffee and using Postum.
noticed that my headaches disappeared
like magic, and my old 'trembly' nerv-
BUSINESS left. One day wife said. Do
you know my gastritis has gone?
Zone can hardly realize what Post
um has done for US.
"Then we began to talk to others.
Wife's father and mother were both
coffee drinkers and sufferers. Their
headaches left entirely short time
after they changed from coffee. to
Postum.
81 began to enquire among my par
ishioners and found to my astonfsh-
ment that numbers Of them use Post
UNI in place Of coffee. Many Of the
ministers who have visited our par
sonage have become enthusiastic cham
pions OF Postum" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little book, 'The Road tc
Wellville," in pkgs. There's reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one aDpears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF human
interest.