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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-09
WELFARE
Discussed at Convention
Held at Birmingham.
american News Service)


Birmingham, Ala. March ?.-Sever-
nj hundred delegates including men
and women of earnest thought, de-
voted to the best interests of this
country. met in conference in this city
today TO discuss the problem of child
labor. The national child labor COM
mittee brought them together TO ex-
change ideas and to recommend in
formally some solution. The special
object sought is uniformity in the
laws of the various states regulating
child labor.
The conference which will continue
its sessions through the remainder of
this week. is notable for the large
number of we'll known persons who
are on the program for addresses.
Heading the list is former President
Theodore Roosevelt. who will address
the public session in the Orpheum the
alter tomorrow night on the subject of
THE Conservation of Childhood"
Mayor Exum welcomed the dele
gates at the formal opening of the con-
ference this afternoon. The address
of the session was delivered by DIR. B.
]. Baldwin, state chairman of the ma
tional child labor committee, who re.
viewed the history of child labor re.
form in Alabama. The remainder of
the session was given over to reports
from field workers representing all
parts of the United States.
The program of the public session
tonight provides for addresses as fol-
lows: Uniformity in Child Labor
Legislation" Governor Woodrow VIII
son of New Jersey: "A Standard
Child Labor Law. Miss Jane Ad.
dams, Hull House, Chicago: The
State and Nation in Child Labor Re-
form" United States Senator Borah
of Idaho.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-09
(Amcrican News Scrvice)

Washington, March 9.-Plans for
the invasion of Mexico are now com
plcte and the state department Is on
ly waiting official information OF the
death or resignation OF President Diaz.
or advices from the United States En-
bassy at Mexico City that the revolu-
tion IL getting further beyond control
of the aged Mexican executive to give
the word 10 the war department to
turn loose the dogs Of war along the
frontier. Mexico will be invaded, II is
understood. from four points. accord.
Ing to officers Of the general staff OF
the army here. who made no secret
today OF the real purpose Of mobili.
xation.
Debouching from San Antonio, bri-
gadcs will penetrate Mexico at I'll
Paso. Eagle Pass and Laredo, while
regiments Of marines from Guantan-
mao will be landed at Tampico and
possibly at Mattamoras. With the ex'
ception Of the army that invades Mex
leo through I'll Paso into Chichuahua,
where 1t will be permanently station
cd to protect foreign lives and invest
ments. the troops will. after leaving
the Texas border at the points men
toned, converge on Torreon, restoring
order on their way to that city. Al
Torrcon different brlgades will be
formed into a corps which will then
bea.within striking distance Of Mexico
City. should anarchy begin there af.
ter the death or resignation or deposi.
tion Of Diaz. Once In Mexico the pos.
sibility Of American troops remaining
permanently and the possible annexa
tion OF Mexico to this country will be
n question for Diplomats to settle
This Is the plan Of campaign as out
lined today by officers OF the general
staff.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-09
CINCINNATI HAS A
BIG BLAZE TODAY
(American News Seryice)

Cincinnati. March 9.-The city's en-
tire fire-fighting force was called to a
fire which destroyed the plant of the
Murdock manufacturing supply COM
pany at 429 Plum street this morning
and which. for a time threatened
large section of adjoining property
Guests in hotels in the vicinity fled to
the streets in their night clothing The
building, five stories in height, was
completely gutted. The loss will reach
over 10000 The fire is believed to
have been Of incendiar. origin.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-09
THE WEATHER

STATE-GeneraiIy fair tonight and
Friday. Warmer in East portion
tonight. Colder in North portion
Friday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-09
ANGEREO AT YANKEES.

MeXicola. Lower Cal, March 9.-In
States in directing part of its war
game toward the lower California bor-
der. Gen. Bertholdt, the socialist, sol
dier and commander of the Mexican
insurrectos. threatened today to or.
der his troops to fire upon the United
States regulars IL they crossed the
border I'VE will fight until we die in
the sacred cause of liberty" said Ber.
tholdt
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-09
A V|ADUCT WRECKED
Bomb Outrage on Illinois
Traction Line.
(American News Service)


Springfield. ILL.,, March 9.-The inn
mense viaduct of the Belt line of the
Illinois Traction system near here
was wrecked by dynamite early to-
day. A second explosion an hour lat
er wrecked the top of the works of
the Capitol mine only recently Install
ed at a cost of $4,000. The explosion
that wrecked the Belt line viaduct
caused a panic in Sprinheld city but
it was not until this morning that its
location was discovered.
The linemen of the Mckinloch COM
pany employed on the electric line
walked out yesterday when an III
crease in wages was refused them and
the strike is held responsible for the
wrecking of the bridge.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-09

LOCAL-Fair tonight and Friday.
" Warmer Friday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-09
WILL DIAZ RESIGN?

Washington. March 9.-President
Diaz OF Mexico Is expected to an
nouncc his retirement on account OF
I'll health within the next fortnight
This statement was made by a pro-
minent diplomat here today. 1t es.
tablished the most logical reason, bar
ring n possible fatal illness of the aged
Mexican executive. yet advanced for
the "manouvers" of one-fourth of the
United States standing army near the
Mexican border and for the movement
of n large section of the United States
navy conveniently near to Mexican wa
ters.
Two weeks will find all of the
American troops, ordered into the
field. In strategic positions near the
Mexican line and the men-of-war
iligned ON the positions that make a
dash into Mexican ports u matter Of
but a few hours.
Cares Of State Heavy.
That the cares of the state have told
upon the health of the 81 years old
head of the Mexican republic Is shown
by the absence Of old time Iron
methods" In dealing with domestic in
terests.
u. =. Ambassador Wilson has re-
turned tn Mexico City. lie is believed
To have brought with him a message
for President Taft from President
Diaz stating that the latter was COM
PEELED after 40 years of reign to re-
linauish the government of the Re
public.
This message was responsible. II is
said. for the hasty mobilization of the
troops on the Texas border for fear
that the announcement of Diaz's re-
tirement would throw the Mexican re-
public into a state of anarchy which
would mean ruin for not only the ST.
s0o.0o0.0o0 worth of American inter-
ests, but the vast interests OF English.
French. German and other foreign
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-09
A SIGNIFICANT ORDER.

st. Paul. March 9.-As the troops
from Fort Smelling were boarding their
trains for Texas today a telegraph Or
der from the Washington war depart
mcut was received ordering the caval-
ry section to FL Paso instead of San
Antonio, as first directed. This is
considered significant.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-09
When the Downfall of the Daz Administration Is An
nounced Mexico Will Be Invaded From Four Points
and Marines Will Be Landed at One Mexican
Gulf Port to Assist Army in Campaign.
DEATH or DICTATOR D|Az STILL DENIED
1ntmation Is Given that the Aged Ruler Will Resign which
Action Will Probably Result in Anarchy, Requiring
the American Forces to Restore Order and
Re-establish Government in Country.

capitalists. The proposed resignation
of Diaz is believed to be known to
the foreign chancellories who are full
ly aware of the motive of the United
States government in its present mill
tary operations.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-09
REPORT IN LONDON.

London. March 9.-The Mexican
government is making extraordinary
efforts TO contradict the reports that
President DiaZ is seriously i'll. The
following official communication from
Enrique Creel. Mexican minister of
foreign affairs, was received today by
Senor Miguel Covarrubias. Mexican
minister TO England:
THE mobilization of United States
troops on the border has no connec-
tion with any policy regarding Mexico.
The only purpose is for maneuvers.
The rumors that President Diaz is ill
are unfounded. He is perfectly we'll
and Is conducting the affairs OF state
as usual"
Mr.. Covarrubias denied that English
property in Mexico is in jeopardy, de.
claring that his government was anX-
ious to safeguard all interests Of out.
siders.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-09
OlAZ'S DEATH DENIED.

Mexico City. March 9.-The rumor
that President Diaz had died last
night shortly after s o'clock and cir
culated in the United States was de.
MED here officially today. Ss--->.=
The report probably had its incept.
ion on the action of the government
In placing an embargo on all news
from Mexico At $50 p. m. yester.
day the government suddenly com.
mandeered all the wires between Lar.
edo. Tex, and Mexico City The cable
service from this city also went out
of communication at the same time
Code messages were allowed upon ex
planation of urgency. The denial OF
President Diaz's death was issued by
his son. Porfrio DiaZ, Jr, from the
national palace.
my father is in excellent health
but there are reasons why he should
remain in seclusion," he said. 81
speak officially"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-02
CITY AND COUNTY
OFFICERS IN PEORIA
Commissioners From Rock Island
and Moline, with Supervisors. Go
TO Inspect Workhouse.

Archie Hart, commissioner of pub
lie health and safety in Rock Island
and Ezra Eastman, who holds a like
office in Moline, together with S. r.
Wright of Rock Island, Swan Dahl.
berg of Moline and lack Einfeldt of
South Moline, the committee repre-
senting the board of supervisors, left
this morning for Peoria where they
will inspect the workhouse. Upon
their return they will report to the
various bodies which they represent,
and whether or not the county will es-
tablish a workhouse, will depend large
ly upon the nature of the report 1t is
the intention to erect the workhouse
so that the prisoners from Rock Is
land and Moline and those in the coun-
ty Jail may be put to work, and save
annually for the county a sum which
amounts to something like $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-02
ATWELL AGAIN IN TOLLS
Fiery Booze Gains Another Victory
Over Old Time Offender.

Fiery Booze Gains Another Victory
Over Old Time Offender.
George Atwell who was recently re-
leased from Knoxville, is again in the
hands of the police. He was arrested
last night while suffering from the eff
fects of too much liquor and this
morning when he was arraigned be-
fore Police Magistrate C. ]. Smith for
hearing, he was in bad condition. He
was sentenced to 30 days in Jail on
charge of disorderly conduct. Atwell
is an old offender. He has gotten to
such a stage that whenever he has
half an opportunity. he starts drink
ing and is unable TO stop until he is
practically paralyzed by it.
He was sent to Knoxville last Au-
gust and after treatment for four
months, was pronounced cured and
was released.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-02
Personal Points

Mrs. Dwight S. Clark of Chicago,
formerly of this city is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Baker on
Seventeenth street
Walter H. Cox of Alpha, Celia Cox
of Galesburg, and W. Cox of Port
Byron spent Sunday with P. F. Cox
and family of this city.
Vincent J. Root of Galva is acting
as court reporter for Judge W. H.
Gest during the absence of Edward R.
Maloney who is at Denver
Mrs. L. NJ. Copp has returned home
from Washington, D. c., where she
went as a delegate from Fort Arm
strong chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution TO attend the
national congress of the D. A. R. AT
ter the close of the congress she spent
a week at places of interests in the vi
cinity of Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-02
VERDICT IS FOR
PLAINTIFF Insult
Jury in Circuit Court Fixes
Damages of David A. Will
Jams at $6,7o5.
JURY is OUT ALL MORNING
Case Against Harry NJ. McCaskrin is
Dismissed by Reason of ABB
sence of Complainant

The jury in the suit brought by Da-
vid A Williams of Presumption against
Henry L. Framing of Milan, brought in
a verdict in the circuit court this aft
ernoon in which they found the is
sues for the plaintiff and assessed his
damages at $6,705. The trial of the
suit started yesterday afternoon. The
action arose over a note signed by the
defendant and made payable to the
plaintiff. The note was made as the
result of a deal in Texas oil we'll
stock, both parties being stockholders.
The suit was for $4,000. H. NJ. Nc
Caskrin appeared for Mr. Framing and
J. F. Witter and r. L Watson repre-
scented the winning side.
DISMISS M'CAsKRIN CASE.
The suit brougha against Attorney
H. NJ. McCaskrin by Mrs. Amanda Tul-
Ter, was dismissed this afternoon by
reason of the failure of the plaintiff to
appear in court. Mrs fuller alleged
that Mr.. McCaskrin after securing a
divorce for her, had retained part of
the alimony to apply to his own fees
for his service. The court allowed $25
for attorneys fees in the case and
Mrs. fuller claimed that ne had kept
s35 in addition. Mrs. fuller is now in
Colorado and will not be back until
September. A motion made by her at
torney, NJ. E. Sweeney for a continu
ance was overruled and the dismissal
followed. The suit of Cline and Muir
against Catherine Fletcher, the result
of a mechanics lien, was dismissed
this afternoon on motion of Attorney
G. A. Shallberg. The parties made a
settlement out of court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-02

rule formulated by Jesus Christ, as
the standard measure for all our
laws and government.
We believe in a rightful ground
and income tax.
We disapprove of a standing army
and the expense of further prepare
ton for war.
We demand the enforcement of
our government from the liquor traf-
fic, that the manufacture OF alcoholic
beverages be stopped, and under a
proper compensation for business
losses the suppression Of the saloon
system
We protest against the unsettling
of business by unjust tariff legisla-
ton.
We favor a direct vote of the peo-
pie (women included) in electing all
officers.
Relying upon Gods blessing, IN
His name and under His authority,
we seek the support and cooperation
of all patriots. regardless of sex, ma
tionality, creed. race or party, to His
glory and for humanity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-02

ing on Sunday, it was decided TO di-
vide the conference into two parts,
making a new division of the Congrega-
tons in Boston, Hartford, Providence
and Worcester districts-77 in all The
New England conference will be the
name of this new section. The part
remaining will be comprised of 115
churches. This is merely part of the
movement which has been going
through the synod dividing the large
conferences into smaller parts. Upsala
college will remain at Kennilworth.
y. j., and will not accordingly be NOV
ed to jamestown, y. Y, as has been
agitated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-02
TWO HOMES ARE ROBBED
Thieves Entered Through Windows
and Get Away with EaluabIes.

1meVeS Entered through windows
and Get Away with ValuabIes.
The home of W. c. Maucker, 744
Seventeenth street and Mrs Ella D.
Nudge, 754 Seventeenth street, were
entered some time between and 8
o'clock this morning. Two watches
were taken from the Maucker home,
but at the Nudge home, only 81 was
stolen. Entrance to both houses was
effected through kitchen windows,
neither of which was secured by
catches The matter was reported to
the police department, but as yet there
is no clew
Frank Miller, who only arrived here
Saturday, was caught in the tolls of
the law last night while attempting
to "mooch" enough money for a
heavy coat This morning he was CIV
en- hearing and said that he wanted
the coat so that he might continue
his travels to the west in comfort
The police magistrate gave him 20
days in the county jail so that he
might be warm until the weather is
such that he may travel in comfort.
Frank Kelly was fined SO and costs
this morning for drunkenness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-02
MEET TO DETERMINE
ADJOURNMENT DATE
Senate Leaders and Speaker Adkins
Will Try to Fix Time
Tonight.

Springfield, Ill, May 2.-Senate
leaders will confer with Speaker Ad-
kins tonight in an effort 70 agree upon
a date for a sine die adjournment Of
the legislature. May 10 still seems
to be the date that will be fixed. Both
houses held perfunctory sessions late
yesterday afternoon. But few legisla-
tors put IN an appearance. A number
of bills were advanced TO third read
ing in the house. Among them is the
anti-cigaret bill, which prohibits both
the sale or giving away of cigarets,
under penalties OF fine and imprison-
ment- Other bills advanced 70 third
reading include Representative Reds
bill authorizing penitentiary commits
sioners 10 furnish convict labor for
highways outside of towns and vii
lagos. the anti-trading stamp bill and
the bill providing that the chairman
Of the board OF supervisors in count
les under township organization shall
be elected for two years ar the gener-
al election in November. The bill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-02
GREAT REMOVAL SALE
OPENS TOMORROW A. M
Wander Vennet Clothing Company,
1910 Third Avenue, Moline, TO
Dispose of Entire Stock Be
fore Lease Expires.

The Wander Vennet Clothing com
pany, 1910 Third avenue. Moline, the
biggest, best and busiest clothing
store in that city, announces the open
ing of a great removal sale, including
everything in the entire $4,000 stock
Of clothing, furnishings, hats. etc
The doors will be thrown open tomor-
row morning at 9 o'clock and the en-
tire stock will be closed out regard
less Of former prices for nothing will
be moved to the new location on Fiji
teenth street. Everything will be sold
just as advertised and for cash only
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-02
Obituary Record
MRS. AUGUSTA CIR

Mrs. Augusta Crate died l. clock
this morning of the infirmities Of age
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Barth, iii Third avenue.
Mrs. Crate was native of Einbeck.
Hanover. Germany. and was aged 81
years and months. The survivors
are her two daughters, Mrs. Barth of
this city and Mrs. Chris Gieseman of
Dubuque. Burial will be at Galena,
H., Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-02
HERE z DAYS; DIES
Miles B. Shirk of Morrison, Ill. q,
Stricken After Return to
Rooming House.
AN INQUEST is CONDUCTED
Body to Be Taken This Evening to
Home, Where Burial Will
Take Place.

Miles B. Shirk, a stranger in this
city, died last night at $40 in the
rooming house conducted by Mrs n.
w. Meyer. 16051a Second avenue. Mr..
Shirk, who was a clothing salesman.
arrived here Saturday afternoon from
Clinton and engaged a room from Mrs
Meyer. Last evening at 7:40, immedi-
ately after he returned to his room, he
suffered a paralytic stroke, which was
followed by a hemorrhage of the brain.
DR.. w. D. Snively was summoned, and
upon arrival at the room found that
the man was dying. He used artificial
means to restore life, but because of
the age of the sufferer, it was impossi-
BILE to ward of death.
INQUEST Is HELD.
The remains were taken to the Knox
undertaking rooms, and this morning
an inquest was conducted by the cor
oner. Testimony was received from
the attending physician. Mrs. Meyer
and w. R. Shirk of Morrison, brother
of the dead man. The jury found that
death resulted from cerebral hemor-
rhage, and was superinduced by infirm-
tiles Of age.
Miles B. Shirk was born in Pennsyl-
vania 90 years ago. He had resided for
several years in Morrison ILL.,, and was
a member of the Masonic fraternity
there. He leaves two daughters, Eliz-
abeth and Mrs. Mary Hurleman of Nor
sison, and a son, George of Boone,
Iowa, two brothers, z. W. Shirk of Los
Angeles and W. R. Shirk of Morrison.
and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Watson and
Mrs. Elizabeth Schaffer OF Chicago.
The remains will be taken to Morri- /
son this evening, and burial will take |
place there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-02
THE FROST DOES DAMAGE
Early Fruits and Vegetables Suffer
From Cold Blasts.

Early fruits and vegetables were
sufficiently developed 10 be suscepu-
BILE to the killing frost of last night
and 1t is likely that serious damage
will result. Fruit buds were as yet
closed and could have withstood a
light frost, but the cold blast last night
was what the weather bureau calls a
killing frost and while material dam
age was done the extent cannot be es-
timated for several days. The tenn
perature during the night when down
TO SO degrees and this morning a
hoary frost covered exposed places.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-02
Notice to English Daily Newspapers.

Gentlemen: Sealed proposals will
be received at the city clerks office
until o'clock p. m. Saturday. May 6,
1911, for publishing all notices, adver-
tisements. reports. proceedings and
matters required TO be
published by the terms of the commits
sion form Of government act. Bidders
must furnish a statement, giving the
local circulation Of the paper, which
statement must be sworn 10 before a
notary public The city reserves the
right TO reject any and all bids.
J. NJ LUNDBERG,
City Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill, April "a, 1911.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-02

TO the Mare Island navy yard. was dan
gerously injured while on a fishing trip
near St. Helena, Cal The limb Of
tree on which Gatewood was climbing
broke and he fell, injuring his spine
Gatewood is conscious, but barely able
TO talk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-02

makes the chairman of the county
board a county officer and provides
that his compensation is to be fixed by
the county board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-02
CONFERENCE is DIVIDED
Upsala College is to Remain at
KeniIworth, y. j.

At the meeting of the New York con-
ference OF the Augustana synod. held
last week at Portland, Conn, adjourn