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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30
That Souvenir EDITION.

thr mcm berS OF the#hcnneDcC Jour
nal editorial staff desire a moment
rest an opportunity TO mop our per
spirus brows, sadly smooth our wilt
cd collars and express regrets and
apologies for short delay in publica-
ton e the Campaign Extra. Ne
real.zed that cur coats were yanbed
off. our hair rumpled and that we un-
ceasingly dug for Vietory-bui We
weis Woefully mistaken in our con-
cel tion If tie mass OF material turned
out It piles about rs in mountainous
rolls hides our copy and pencils. and
gets inussed up in the paste dishes.
OVER FIVE HUNDRED WHOLE
ICOIIMNS WAS WHAT WI; FOUND
Editorials. letters. excerpts from ad-
dressss, and comment from other pa
p"rs Perhaps YOU will realize better
wilat this means iC YOU consider that
herr is a. much reading as is con
tsir8r in Il of the modern novels
more tl:an 6eoo0O words-12 Average
conpicte issues Of tive kcnnebea Jour
nal.
All This matter must be sorted, the
strongest. most interesting ana most
iGa,sl2tivc articles chosen arranged
in departments with suitable headlines,
pet Aaio type, proofs read and correc-
tiars made. all before the printing.
We must set the date ahead to Oct
49, 81 The shortest, Even the numher
OF pages has not been decided but
probably viii be 10 or Il. The price, II
is thought, will be 10 cents for single
copies and special rates upon orders
Of urge numbers.
This edition must not be confused
with some Of the supplements we have
put out. 1t has no connection with the
daily issue and none but those order
ed viii be sent out. The demand will
he large from organizations in their
fight against the liquor evil and or
ders should be sent in early. Then, too
they viii help us to estimate the num-
her of copies ut our first printing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30
REV. DAVID PRATT.
Was Oldest Preacher in the Maine
Methodist Conference.

Potland. Ne. Sept. 2e.-Rey. David
Pratt. the eldest preacher of the Maine
Methodist Conference, died at his home
in Falmouth today aged 81 Years. Rex.
Mr.. Pratt was q carpenter BY trade
ard begun preaching as a member OF
the conference in 1856, He retired nine
vears ago having been 20 years ia the
ministry. He held many Fast9gate5
throughout the state and when IN
charge Of the West End church in this
city he did more than nalf the labor OF
building the present structure with
his own bands Ills wife died last
gpriDS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

tories in which the germs of tubercu-
losis and other diseases developed be-
cause the workmen use only artificial
light He pleaded for the enactment
OF government law that will prohibit
illumination OF factories by artificial
light Only
In order to prevent the expectation
of canal laborers by designing con-
tractors who can find ready market
fer their services in Brazil and other
South American countries, the as
senblv al Panama has passed law
providing that any foreigners found
recruiting canal laborers shall be
summarily exported Native Pana-
mans who try to persuade canal en-
ployes to leave for other work must
pay fine of not less than $1,000, nor
more than $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30
TRIUMPH OF BERWICK
squirts FOG Feet, 7l2 inches ard Wins
First Prize at Rochester.

Rochester. \. IL, sept, 29-The fire
nens muster an annual feature Of the
Rochester fair was won toear BY fri-
umph of Berwick, Me. with squirt of
200 feet = inches second prize went to
vixen OF somersworta, \. II. with 1873
feet q inches; third 10 Uncle sam Of
Manchester. n IL with l91 feet. 7 inches.
The next four were. D. y. Taggeri,
GeGstonn y. II. Isl reef. . inches q.
Y Laue, East Manchester \ II. Ill
feet, ., inches Protector, Amesbuss,
Mass. IA feet. inch and Eureka, Ports
mouth, y IL, lis feet Z inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

arr l.. held !, f the en- En- HEN mI' s.@ o"
auiiding 'hs Eear. In connection with
thu rHsulpr evening school. Class in
shortlG'nd AMI tvm,wrifing VII also
he heFi, il 4 sufficient number Il peo-
plc wish To taxi up these 81 ieets.
These. classes will D. lrnited 10 80
s'.ideHta and viii b. aid four exc
Mugs n NJ L. An per sons wishing to
fak" ba ttseee SUBJECTS should I'm
inaaieat With Superiut, ndeat Mar
shah as soon as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30
COMMITTEE APPOINTED
In Connection with State Conference
of Charities and Corrections.


The following committee has been
appointed in connection with the
State Conference OF Charities ana
Corrections which is to be held in
this city Nov /, and 3: Norman
l. Rasset, Dr II. " Miller. Rev L.
NJ Sloeombe. Rev. G G. Mosher. Rev.
Brian G. Roberts, G. :. Hichborn, Au-
gusta; Rey. f. W Plant. Gardner;
Rev. Robert Lawton. South Gardiner;
rev. G. 7. Sargent, Winthrop. Miss
Gertrude l.. Mcdonald, Hallcwell
The committee will hold its first
meeting. Friday. Oct. 6, at the office
II Norman l. Bassett at which time
a chairman will be chosen and if IS
expeeted that the entire membership
of the committee will be present ready
to take up the work of. planning for
the convention. The convention meet
ings will be held in CitS han.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

r. O Bursom, Conservative, was
nominated fer governor by the Repub-
Hcar state convention at Las Vegas, N,
NJ, late Thursday night.
ARTIFICIAL light causes tubercuIo-
sis, declared Il, t. Elliott, in an ad-
dress at the closing session OF the con
ventinn of tlie Illuminating Engineer~
ing Society at Chicago, Thursday
Mr.. Elliott, Who is editor of teefni-
cafmaga2iils.. said he knew of 1l1afac-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30
I: BbE:h
& lHIE'I e I I
sep31.ed3t

The return Of small arm practice ef
60. NJ. d INF, n G. 5. NJ, for tho
mortn Of september. which has been
alcd with the chief OF ordnance, shows
4 figure of merit OF =. d gain of 81
points durins the month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

Frank q. Howe. who las been on a
few@day.i business trip through Som
erscscs tttlutv. returned. lrri1a, after
nooit He reports that ii was splitting
snns THURSDAY evening in .iiie Moxie
lay region
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

The city carriers at the Augusta
post office WILL on Monday. on ac-
CONT of the change OF time upon the
sdaine Central Railroad resume their
winter schedule. No change is con-
temri3 cd from the winter schedule of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30
Church Notices.

WINTHROP STREET UNIVERSAL
list church. Rev. J.. " CooHs minister
tresidenca II Crosby street.. Morning
Worship AZ leo; sermon followed by the
O'Clock y. y. g [. devotional meeting
at go r. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

RAYMOND and Stanley Douglass entcr-
tanned . party of their youBs friends ut
Whist triday evening at their home. iSA
court street Five tables were filled and
the 9,cnng passed very rn5oyably Re
REGIMENTS We're served at intcrmls,ion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

The BOY Scouts of the Penney Me-
mortal church Will attend church in
fun uniform Sunday morning. uatgcr
command of Capt. Scott Damrcn.
They viii report at the Nestry 1t 1910
y. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

Arthur McCauslaud of the Augusta
police force is the happy recipient o.
= thoroughbred cocker spaniel. which
was given to him by & ). Coox Of
brighton. Mass, Friday afternoon.
while passing through this city from
the Rauselcy lakes in uis aulo,no-
bile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

Miss Margaret Livingston left
Wednesday morning for Boston. where
she will enter the Misses Allen
School for Girls, West Newton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

The ptmaihs IL The late t.lise l;orin.
Wifi 'f Lewis Merin, who died Thurs
day nigh, ~ her late residence. -
Ilona streoi were s..i., on the 4.Gl T..
II. trhin. Friday t. Tring Junction.
l.. o. where funeral services viii be
hold, MeHGaH morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

As repairs are to be made on the
piannf Varcrooms of {. +. Downing
all pianos. organs and players will
h. dfFpesed Of regardless Of price
Mr.. Downing also has q humber Of
eHcclieIr bargains in pianos used this
semmrr al The. cottage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

Frederick Bogue of East Machias
was visitor. Friday, in the citT Mr.
Bogue represented the East Machias
class in the 74th and 18th Legislatures
and is member of the State Board
OF Arbitration and Conciliation--a@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

Daniel Frawley OF Bennett street
has purchased a fine bay horse Of tho
Augusta Fruit Co. 10 rcplaee ono
which died a very short time ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

Eindley Nj. Collins, formerly u. this
citxa but now employed at Watcryille.
was in town. Friday afternoon. call
ing upon friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

Fred leighton, who. has teen visit
ing relatives on Columbia street, left,
Friday afternoon. FOR his home in
Lynn, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30
i AUGUSTA LOCALS.

MIR. and Mrs. II. r. I.i.chtield 4 Of
Portland are ut Iotel North fos 4 few
days. eNN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30
Races Postponed by the Storm.

Columbus Ohio, Sept 25.-The heay%
raia last night caused the postponement
OF today's program OF the Columbus As-
ISOLATION $ fall race meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

Rochester. n H.. sept 29-Rain and q
soaking track necessitated the calling off
Of all the harness races scheduled for
this the closing Gay OF the Rochester
fair. The us pace. unfinished yesterday,
is still undecided The judges will de-
clare positions tomorrow. possibly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

Eli Wadleigh Wadleigh and Ninton
Dunn. both OF. Belgrade. We're in town
Friday, on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30

The dollar saving fact is still
the interesting fact--to the aver
age humans That's why Journal
ads. are good reading matter"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-30
ALMA.

5s ALMA.
At the home OF Benjamin 3. Bailey
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-09-01

honor guest being her attractive cousin
Miss Betsy Ware of Hopkinsville. The
home was embellished by artistic dec
orations of cut flowers and trailing
vines. A most appetizing course lunch,
con was daintily served,
Miss Mayme Dickerson of Buckeye
celebrated her nineteenth birthday on
August 26th. at her beautiful country
home. The house was artistically dec
Grated the color scheme pink and green
was carried out in all the decorations
even in the delicious refreshments.
Twenty two guests were present
among them being Miss Willie Pierce
of Louisville, Miss Tommie Askins, of
Wilmore. Miss George Crutchfield of
Nicholasville, Miss Minnie Gulley of
Lancaster and Mr.. King Prewitt of
Williamsburg. She was the recipient
of many nice presents.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-09-01
Gossip About
People Xxx
A Brief Mention of the Cominss and
Goinss by Those We Are Interested In.

Miss Tommie Askins of Wilmore is the
guest of Garrard relatives.
Mrs. w. B. Moss has been visiting in
the Country for few days
Mrs. John M. Farra is enjoying a
stay with friends in Lebanon.
Miss Knapp West is the guest of DR..
and Mrs. w. o. O'Bannon of Stanford.
Miss Lily Leavell of Bryantsville has
been with Misses Allie and Mary Ar
mold.
Charley Bright of Belleone, Ken
lucky is the guest of his cousin Gayle
Doty.
+, Miss Mary Dalton leave shortly to
matriculate as a student at Hamilton
College.
T. X. v atson has returned from
several weeks vacation spent in Crab
Orchard.
Miss Lily May Sutton has been Wis
iting Miss Ula Belle Brakeman of
Kirksville.
Mr.. T. E. Arnold of DeLand Florida
has been the guest of his sister Mrs.
j. S. johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Acey of Stan
ford are with Mr.. and Mrs. William
Hughes for visit.
Mr.. S. B. Harris, of Cincinnati has
arrived and taken charge of the Lam
caster Steam Laundry.
| Miss Katharine Harris of Stanford
is the guest of her grand parents Judge
and Mrs. E. w. Harris.
Judge T. M. Cardwell of Harrodsburg
Assistant State Fire Marshal was in
town on business last week.
I w. B. Burton, DIR. Pontius, Carlton
Elkin and their strings of horses were
at the Liberty fair last week.
Miss Mamie Anderson has returned
from Louisville where she inspected
many new styles in millinery.
Mrs. S. A. Honaker and childre n
have returned to Lexington after a
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Moss.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mount are visiting
her sister Mrs. Joe Claunch in Somer-
set and taking in the fair this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Walden and
children of Danville are visiting Mes
danes Sue Respass and Charles Ander-
son.
Mrs. j. Vincent Arnold and children
of Birmingham are guests of Mrs.
Arnold's parents Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.
Burnside.
Mrs. Matte P. Frisbie and son Fred
were guests on Thursday at Crab
Orchard Springs of Col. Bennett Young
of Louisville.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Price and little
son of Atkinson Kansas were guests
the past week of Mrs. Edna Francis
and daughters.
Mrs. L. P. Gray and children have
returned to their home in Lebanon
Junction after visit to Messrs w. P.
and Thomas Dishon.
: Mr. w. H. Anderson of Montgomery,
Ala, is the guest of his brother, Mr..
John M. F. Anderson and other Lam
caster relatives. Mr.. Anderson is a
conductor on the A. & F. division of
the L. & N. railroad in Alabama.
Miss Cary Rice entertained last Sat-
urday evening in honor of the Misses
White of Danville, Booker of Louisville
and Doty of Lancaster. A very pleas
ant occasion was heartily enjoyed by a
large number of our young people. =
Register.
Miss George Dunn and brother
James gave boat ride on Dix river
to Misses Addie and Carrie Arnold and
visitors Misses Love of Washington
county and Bodine and William King.
Mr.. B. F. King chaperoned the party.
+ Messrs Robert and Jacob Rice, who
have been making their home in the
West for number of years, are here
on. a visit to relatives and friends,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-09-01
Farm For Rent.

A good farm containing 200 acres of
fine farming land for rent. 80 acres in
cultivation, rest in grass. A good cot
tage of rooms and tobacco barn which
holds II acres. Farm located in good
neighborhood, 3 miles from town. For
further information apply at this office.
9-1-2t
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-09-01
For Sale CHEAP.

Improved Marion County Farm of
112 acres. About 30 acres of Virgin
soil unexcelled for Burley Tobacco. l
am making price that will sell it
$35. 90 per acre. For full description
and particulars. Address w. F. Pate,
Pewee Valley, KY" 8-25 ct
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-09-01
Notice

All persons having claims against the
estate of T. B. Walker deceased will
please present them to me at once pro-
pertly approved. Lewis L. Walker,
Exec. 3t--9--1.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-09-01

Lost in Lancaster Saturday 10Th
gentlemens gold watch medium size.
II jewel, Elgin, with coca cola fob.
Return to me and receive liberal re-
ward. w. M. Mahan.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-09-01

BARGAIN-12 H. P. Zoos gasoline en-
CINE; replaced by Electric Motor.
P. o. Box 353, Danville, KY.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-09-01
For Sale.

Upright piano, in good condition,
price $95 co. Apply at this office.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-09-01

Subscribe or renew for Magazine s
before October they will advance.
Mrs. Dollie Brown at Joseph's Store.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-09-01
Rooms For Rent.

Two nice furnished rooms.
S-25-2t Mrs. C.. d. Powell.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-09-01

Your account is past due l need the
money. Please come in and settle at
once. Rella Arnold.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-09-01
YOU'LL. FIND 1T in THIS COLUMN.

Bring us your produce. Turner &
Carpenter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
CHAMPAGNE RIOTS
IN FRANCE go ON
Wine Cellars Being Destroyed and
Other Damage Done, Despite
Efforts of Troops.

Damery, Department of Marne, Ap-
ril, 12-The Champagne" riots,
which began in this department yes
terday, continued today. Wine cellars
are being destroyed and disorder is
spreading in spite of the presence of
troops called out to preserve order.
Trouble in this department began on
the receipt of the news, from Paris
that the senate had passed a resolu-
ton in favor of the suppression of all
territorial delimitations of area in
which wine can legally be designated
as champagne. Damery today is
picture of desolation. The streets are
literally running with champagne mix
ed with mud. Within a stones throw
of the red banner floating over the
city hall stand the ruins of six houses
of, wine merchants wrecked by the
mob last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
OBSERVE 5OTH
anniversary OF
SUMTER ATTACK

Pittsburg, Pa, April 12.-Upon the
50th anniversary of the firing on Fort
Sumter. on the morning Of April ~,
1861. whistles of the big steel mills
and industrial plants in this vicinity
screeched long and loud.
MAN WHO STARTED 1T LIVES.
New York, April 12.-Todsy, the 50th
anniversary of the firing on Fort Sum
ter. has unique meaning for Roger
Atkinson Pryor Of this city. He is now
SO and the sole survivor of either force
engaged in that portentious affair. It
was Pryor who. on April 10, in a fiery
speech in Charlestown, Va, urged the
opening Of hostilities.
Immediately following Pryor's speech
Beauregard sent his ultimatum to Ma
jor Anderson, Sumter's commander
Two days later the war opened.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
End of the Long Contest
Comes on the 9th
Ballot.
VICTOR GETS IS VOTES
Struggle Has Been on Since
Jan. II, When Young Was
Leading Candidate.
Des Moines, Iowa, April IL

Des Moines, Iowa, April IL
Judge William s. Kenyon
was elected senator to succeed
the late Senator Dolliver on the
9th ballot this afternoon.
Victory came with the Sec
ond ballot at today's session,
and following a stormy ses-
sion. He received SO votes,
just enough to elect, against
10 for Supreme Court Justice
Deemer, his republican oppon-
ent.
BEGAN JAN. II.
The deadlock has existed since
Jan. II, when the first ballot was
taken. At that time Senator Young.
the present Incumbent was the
leading opponent of Judge Kenyon.
but was succeeded by Justice Dee
mer on the 23rd ballot six weeks
ago.
Kenyon appeared before the Joint
session and was received with great
enthusiasm. He expressed thanks
for his election.
NATIVE OF OHIO.
Kenyon is a native of Ohio and is
AZ years old. He was educated o.
Grinnell, Iowa. He held a number
Of important positions as Judge and
attorney and was appointed United
States assistant attorney general in
March. 1910. His home is in Fort
Dodge.
ADJOURNs AT O'CLOCK.
The house concurred in the SEN
ate resolution for final adjournment
of the legislature at this after
noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
INDICTS OW NERS
Two Accused of Manslaughter
as Result of New York
Factory Fire.
ARE UNDER $4,000 BAIL
State Claims That Doors Leading TO
Exits Were Closed. Prevent
ing Escape.

New York, April 12-Isaac Harris
angle Waist company, were indicted
by the grand jury in connection with
the Washington place fire of March
25, in or as a result of which 145 en-
ployes of the company lost their lives.
The indictments, four in number,
charge each man with manslaughter
in the first and second degrees. The
maximum penalty is 90 and 10 years
Imprisonment respectively. Harris and
Blanck entered pleas of not guilty and
were released under bail OF $4,000.
DOOR LoCKEDS
The indictments charge the defen-
dants are responsible for the deaths
of Rosie Grasso and Margaret
Schwartz, whose charred bodies were
found on the ninth floor Of the burn
ed building. The district attorney
door on the ninth floor In an effort to
escape, but that it was locked. A
with the bolt shot, was shown to the
grand Jury. The grand jury investiga-
ton will be resumed next week and
more indictments may follow
BENEFIT MATINEE.
While the grand jury was engaged
In perfecting the indictments a spe-
cial benefit matinee for the aid of suf-
ferers from the fire was held at the
Metropolitan opera house under the
auspices of the Association of Theatri-
cal Managers of Greater New York.
The sum of $3.50 to
swell the relief fund.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
KIDNAPPING
EXPLAINED
Confessions of Two Men
Clear New Mexican
Mystery.
ONE UNCLE OF CHILD
He Planned Crime and Ex-Con-
viCt Executed It-$12,O00
Ransom Recovered.
ONE UNCLE OF CHILD

Las Vegas, n. NJ, April 12.-The
confessions last night of Joe Virgins,
former life convict in the New Mexico
penitentiary, and of Will Rogers, uncle
OF the stolen child, cleared up the mys.
terry surrounding the kidnapping of 2
year-old Waldo Rogers, son of A. 7.
Rogers. Jr., of Las Vegas, and grand
son of p. l.. Waldo, Kansas City mil
lionaire, who on the night of March 29
was taken from his mother at Rogers
home by masked men and returned the
following day upon the payment of
$4,000 ransom.
According to Virgins confession the
kidnapping was planned by Rogers and
executed by himself
RECOVER THE MONEY.
Virgins confession followed his ar
rest here yesterday. Rogers was ar
rested on the strength of Virgins con-
fession, and later confessed his part in
the kidnapping, telling the authorities
that the money was at the home OF his
father, with whom he lived. The money
has been recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
BY TAV.

Special Correspondence of The Argus-)
Washington, April 10.-Senator LOT
inner of Illinois is not at all sure of his
seat in the United States senate. If
the investigation into his election is
ii is practically certain he
will be ousted
The Lorimer forces, therefore, are
concentrating attention upon plan TO
have the LaFollette resolution refer
red TO a committee where it can be
killed. There viii be an attempt TO
refer the LaFollette resolution to the
committee on privileges and elections,
which carried out the whitewashing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
LORIMER SEEMS SURE TO LOSE
SEAT IF HIS CASE IS REOPENED

Of the old members who defended
Lorimer left on this committee, and
six or seven members are to be ap-
pointed If the Lorimer following
should succeed in having the resoIu-
tion referred TO this committee, the
question of authorizing the new in
vestigation would be determined
largely by the character of the mem
bers- There is a bitter fight raging
over the constitution OF the privileges
and elections committee. The pro
gressives declare they are not worry
ing. They say any attempt 70 stack"
the committee with Lorimer partisans