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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
Radically Amended it is
Passed by Vote OF
80 to 7.
GOES TO THE HOUSE
Left Purely a Conservation
Measure-Can Merely Buy
Power Sites Now.

Springfield, III, June 2S.-Trans-
formed by amendments into a purely
conservative measure, the waterway
bill passed the senate today. 33 to Z.
1t will be reported to the house late
this afternoon.
SUM LIMITED.
AS passed by the senate the bill pro-
vides for the appointment of a COM
mission with power to expend not to
exceed 100000 in securing and con-
serving power sites. and specially for
bids the making of a contract for con-
structing the waterway until the COM
next Legislature.
MANY CHANGES MADE.
Emasculated in the home of its
friends out OF all resemblance to its
original form, the state administra-
TONS waterway bill was last night ad-
vanced to third reading in the senate.
The adoption of more than a dozen
amendments by the senate accomplish
ed the transformation of the out and
out waterway bill into a conservation
measure. Senator Magill offered the
amendments, all of which were adop-
ted by practically the same vote.
THE TEST OF STRENGTH.
The test Of strength between the
waterway and conservation adherents
came on the first amendment The
vote resulted 20 to 16 in favor of con-
servation, and the fight was over, the
amendments which followed being
oI@ =.
In its amended form the waterway
or conservation bill provides for the
appointment of a commission of Ave
members by the governor to take the
necessary steps to conserve to the
state the power sites adjacent to the
proposed route of the waterway, with
power to condemn land and spend not
to exceed 100000 of the $4,000, 900
bond issue. After this the commission
must report to the next legislature and
receive further instructions. II is spe.
officially provided that no contracts
shall be let for the digging of the wa
terway or the building of the locks or
appurtenances.
FORMER EFFORTs DEFEATED
A former effort to similarly transfer
the bill was defeated by a tie vote IN
the senate when the waterway bill was
first considered on second reading by
the special session.
An effort by Senator Lish to attach
a referendum to the emasculated bill
was defeated on roll call The vote on
the referendum amendment resulted:
Ayes, 8; nays. 20.
BARR AND JONES CLASH.
An exciting exchange OF violent Ian
guage between Senators Barr and
Jones, and desperate effort on the
part Of five senators to get a protest
In the senate journal, en-
livened what otherwise was a dull ses.
sion of the senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
FLIES over FALLS
Lincoln Beachy Braves Treach-
erous Air Currents of the
Niagara Gorge.
DIVES THROUGH THE MIST
Goes Under Bridge and on Down to
Whirlpool, Landing Safe on
Canadian Shore.

Niagara Falls, N. Y, June IS
With the whirr of his biplane motor
drowned in the roar of the cataract
and man and machine momentarily
obscured in spray and mist, Lincoln
Beachey, the California aviator, yes
terday. after circling above the falls,
swooped beneath the arches of the
upper steel bridge and down the
gorge almost to the whirlpool. Ris-
ing again between the precipitous
sides of the lower river, Beachey
scared to the Canadian side, where
he made a successful landing.
FIRST TO PERFORM FEAT.
1t was the first time a birdman
had cut through the air currents and
mist clouds and leaping foam caus-
ed by Niagara's falls and rapids that
have lured SO many adventures to
their deaths.
Throngs on the American and
Canadian shores gaZed with fascina-
tion at the aviator as he rose to
height of about 1000 feet, twice
circled above the cataract and then
made the long swoop toward the
narrow passage under the bridge.
His biplane came racing over the
Horseshoe fall so low that he was
lost to view for an instant and then
winged close to the water. 1t SEEM
ed almost to skim the water as he
made the bridge passage.
FLIGHT MADE IN RAIN.
Beachey continued on down the
gorge to the whirlpool rapids, clear
ing the water by not more than 80
feet before soaring aloft again.
1T was the most exciting trip of
my life," said Beachey after he had
landed safely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
SHOULD HELP
TEACH PEOPLE
New Head of American Med.
ical Association Says That
Is Duty of Doctor.
ADVISES A PRESS BUREAU
Would Combat Misinformation Given
by Quacks-Homeopathsts
Praise President.

Los Angeles, Cal, June 2s.-The
feature of yesterdays meeting Of
the American Medical association
was the address of DR.. John B. Muir
ply of Chicago. the incoming pres
ident, on the propensity Of the
American public to patronize quacks
and freak methods of healing.
'It is my belief that public in
struction In medicine is one of the
most important functions which the
American Medical association has to
PERFORM" Dr. Murphy said.
SHOULD SUPPLY PRESS.
There should be established in
every large city subcommittees for
lay press publications. so that when
the layman wishes authoritative in
formation in any particular line he
can write to the press and 1t, through
this committee, can give him a clean
cut, positive and authentic report on
what has been accomplished in any
line.
up to date, the patent medicine
almanac, quack advertisements and
Leaves of Healing have been the
principal instructors of the public. 4"
DR.. Murphy was installed last
night as president.
COMMEND TAFT.
Narragansett Pier, r. l., June %.
A resolution adopted yesterday by
the American Institute of Homeop-
athy commends President Taft for
his recent message urging an amend
ment to the pure food and drug law
to prohibit the labelling of nostrums
as cures, regardless of their curative
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
DAY PORTRAIT
SCANDAL HITS
TWOU.S, CLERKS

Washington, Jure E2s.-zTbe dismiss
al Or United States Consul 1fhn5si
at Calcutta and Thomas Morrison,A dis.
bursting clerk in the state depart
ment, as the result of the recent in
vestigation of the Day portrait vouch-
er, is recommended in a report to tie
subcommittee on expenditures the
state department will present to the
full committee tomorrow Michael
formerly was chief clerk of the de
partment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
GET OTHER BANK ROBBER
Carl Carroll, Wanted for Swan
Creek Job. Prisoner

Monmouth, ILL.,. June 2s.-A mes
sage received from Reno, New, an
nounces the arrest there of a man sup
posed to be Carl Carroll, wanted for
completely in the blowing up of tie
bank at Swan Creek, Jan. 80. Carroll
and George Reed were arrested ths
day after the crime with some of the
stolen money in their possession, but
March 20 they broke Jail. Reed vas
recaptured in Nebraska and is Icw
serving a term in the penitentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
AGED 1O8, WOMAN KNOWS
WHEN HER "TIME" COMES
Announces Fact to NeighbOrs, Then
Goes Into Home, Lies Down
and Dies.

Lansing, Mich, June 2S.-"Well,
guess my time has come said MI J.
Lachia Williams, aged 1Os, as she
stood in the doorway of her nome talk
ing to a neighbor yesterday. WITH
that remark, she went inside, and ~
ing down, passed quietly away. Mrs.
Williams celebrated her 10Sth ami
versary New Years day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28

told whether he was a senator or a
congressman.
Don't you think IT rather peculiar
you should have remembered an I'M
known mans name casually mentioned
in conversation for four years?" in
quired the Indiana senator.
The witness said he did not
ANOTHER DENIAL.
William O'Brien, a lumberman Of
Duluth, MINI, and vice president Of
the Virginia and Rainy Lake company
Of which Mr.. Hines Is president, and
Of which W. H Cook, another witness
Of the day, was a director, contradict
ed the testimony given to the Helm
committee by Investigator Coan. He
denied that Mr.. Coan had requested
him 10 appear before the Helm COM
mittee, as Mr.. Coan is credited with
having testified he did request. He de-
MED he had told Mr.. Coan he was mix
ed up with the Weyerhaeusers and
Hines in deal and that he felt his
testimony might convict Mr.. Hines of
perjury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
ORDINANCE TO
CURB TONGUE OF
BILLY SUNDAY

Wheeling, W. Va, June 2s.-The city
council has passed an ordinance i'm
posing a fine upon any person who, in
a public address, should use vile or
vulgar language. 1t is stated the ord
nance was passed with the intention
of curbing the vocabulary Of BILLY"
Sunday, the evangelist. who has been
engaged by the Wheeling churches TO
open a religious campaign In this city
early next year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
FAMOUS CHIEFTAIN DEAD
Left Hand Took Part in Many Bat
ties on the Frontier.

Darlington, Okla, June 2S.-It was
learned here yesterday that Left
Hand, for years chief OF the Arapa-
hoes, died at his home near here sew
eral days ago. He was SO years cid
and one of the most famous warr-cEs
of the early days of the west. Ons
of his prominent fights was the mas-
sacre of Major Elliott and 19 men the
day Custer fought the battle Of Washi-
ia. The bodies of the slain men were
not found for a week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
VEDRINE IS FIRST
TO REACH ROUBAIX
Completion of Another Stage Of Long
Air Race Gives Big Share of
$4,000 Prize.

Roubaix, France, June %. - Great
crowds today welcomed competitors in
the international circuit aviation race
Vedrine was the first of the aviators
to arrive in the flight from Brussels,
reaching here at 11:O4 and winning
the lions share of the $4,000 prize.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
GUESTS IN HASTY EXIT
Fifty Chased From Port Huron,
Mich, Hotel by Fire,

Port Huron, Mich, June 2S.--Fire z
unknown origin today destroyed the
Beard. Campbell & Co. store. Tho
loss is $500, and damaged the gran
ite company $4,000. Fifty guests Of
the Union hotel were compelled 10
make hasty exit i
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
ARBITRATION PACT
PRACTICALLY MADE

Washington, June 28.-After a cCn-
ference between President Taft and
Ambassador Bryce, announcement was
made that the arbitration treaty be
tween the United States and Great
Britain was practically complete.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
RATES ON GRAIN AND
PRODUCTS UP JULY |

Chicago. June 2S.-Effective July
rates on grain and grain products
from stations in the Dakota's will be
advanced, the increase ranging from
half a cent ito two cents per 100
pounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
HARVARD COMMENCEMENT
Takashi KOmatsu Of Monmouth One
of the Speakers.

Cambridge Mass, June 28.-Har-
ward college commencement TO-
day was attended by several hundred
alumni, students and candidates for
degrees. The commencement speak
ers Included Takashi Komatsu of
Monmouth. ILL.,, candidate for the &C.
gree of master of arts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
FREEZE DOES
SOME DAMAGE

Couderay, Wis, June 2s.-Ground all
through this section waS covered with
frost this morning and ice formed on
water in small receptacles.s Tender
garden truck was damaged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
BURNED WIFE TO DEATH?
Chicago Policeman and Alleged Wo-
man AccOmplice Are Arrested.

Chicago. June 2s.-Vincenzo Nardi,
a special policeman, and Mrs Antoin-
cite Diasoctino Cotrello. were arrested
today in connection with the death OF
Nardi's wife. who was suffocated in q
fire which partly destroyed the Nardi
home yesterday. II is said the place
carried fire insurance of $1,000. Nardi
was on duty block away when the
fire was discovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
HABEAS CORPUS
DENIED MORSE

Atlanta, Ga, June IS = Federal
Judge Newman today denied the apr.t
cation OF Charles w Morse for release
from the federal prison here on a writ
Of habeas corpus,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
The Weather

Forecast Till p. M. Tomorrow fol
Rock fstand. Davenport Moline
and Vicinity.
Increasing cloudiness with prob
ably showers late tonight or Thurs.
day; warmer.
Highest temperature yesterday IA;
lowest last night g.
Precipitation IN "a hours, none.
Wind velocity at z a. N. z miles
Relative humidity at p. m. 46;
at a. N. 65.
Stage Of river 2.7. q fall of 2
feet in "a hours.
JIM. SHERIER, Local Forecaster
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
REFERENDUM is KILLED

Measure to Amend Constitution of
Massachusetts Lacks Vote.
Boston, Mass, June 2S.--The in
itiative and referendum bill was kill
ed in the house of representatives
yesterday by a vote of 125 to rs.
1t is necessary to have a two-thirds
vote in order to make an amend
ment to the constitution In Massa-
chusetts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28
TALL WOMAN Is MARRIED
Mary Ellen Powers, Barnum Freak,
Licensed TO BE June Bride.

Lockport, n. Y, June 2s.-Mary Ell
len Powers, for years BarnJm's tall
est woman, is to be married this week
to Maurice IT. Stapleton, of Lockport.
one of the taIlest men in this Yiciaity.
A license has been issued but The
date and hour for the ceremony has
not been announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today TO noon tomorrow)
Sun sets 7:91, rises 427; moon sets
1901 p. m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28

Continued on Page seven-)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-28

An exciting exchange OF violent Ian
guage between Senators Barr and
Jones, and a desperate effort on the
part of five senators to get a proteat
Incorporated in the senate journal, en-
liVened what otherwise was a dull SEES.
sion Of the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
Most Complete Report

of ad vaorem duties on cloths be care fully considered and applied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21

q venture to say that no legislative body has ever had presented to it a more complete and otherwise exhaustive report than this one so complicated in it's sub ject concerning wool and woolens the world over. It is monument to the thor oughness, local industry impartiality and accuracy of the men engaged in it's mak- ing. They were chosen from both political parties, but have allowed no partisan spirit to prompt or control their inquiries. They are unanimous in their findings. l feel sure that after the report has been published and studied the value of such compendium of exact knowledge in re- spect to this schedule of the tariff will convince all of the wisdom of making such a board permanent in order that it may treat each schedule of the tariff as it has treated this and then keep it's bureau of information up to date with current changes in the economic work
 Tt Is no part of the function of the tariff board to propose rates of duty. Their function is merely to present find- ings of fact on which rates of duty may be fairly determined in the light of ade- auate knowledge in accord with the eco- homie policy to be followed. This is what the report does
 'The findings of fact by the board show ample reason for the revision downward of Schedule K in accord with the protec- tive principle and present the data as to relative costs and prices from which may be determined what rates will fairly equalize the difference in production and cost I recommend that such revision be proceeded with at once"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
TAEF SENDS REPORT OF THE
 TARIFF BOARD TO CONGRESS-
tCoNTINUED FROM PAGE D

and of the consumers on the other.
 This demanded that Legislation should
 not be hastily enacted and l, myself, at that time was not possessed of ade- quate knowledge of the facts to de- termine whether or not the proposed act was in accordance with my pledge
 to support fair and reasonable protec- tive policy; that such Legislation might prove only temporary and inflict upon a
 great industry the evils of continued l11ncartainfX LII
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
MARSHALL COUNTY
 WANTS GOOD ROADS
People Desire to Vote on
 $135, ,O00 Bond Issue
STORE IS BURGLARIZED
Huntsville Hotel Committee Defers Final Action Until January }. Want Tariff Association
 Investigated

Huntsville, December Especially .)-The aroused to the necessity of having good roads in the county and several peti- tions are in general circulation calling upon the county commissioners to or der special election and allow the peo- pie to vote on an issue of $135,OOO of bonds. The proposition that majority of the people there seem to favor is the con- struction of about 60 miles of turnpikes connecting the leading towns of the coun- ty and then building a road north and south through Guntersville and turning it over to the state to be used as a link in the Huntsville and Birmingham highway. Leaders in the movement claim that the bond issue will carry by a large majority if the election Is ordered.
 T. B. Little's store was entered by burglars last night and a large quantity of flour. meal, tobacco, coffee and other goods was carried away. The cash drawer was rifled of small sum.
 Harn Caldwell a farmer, was acquitted in the law and equity court yesterday of the charge of operating blind tiger at Newmarket. He was arrested several weeks ago.
 The hotel committee, composed of a dozen business men who were appointed by the city commissioners to consider va rlous propositions for the erection of a new hotel here, have deferred final ac- tion until January 8. It is said that there are several chances for. the committee to get the hotel that Huntsville so much needs
 Acting on communication from the chairman of the insurance committee of the city of Talladega, the city commits sioners of Huntsville have adopted reso-
 uton requesting the attorney general of Alabama and the Attorney General of the United States to investigate the South eastern Tariff association and ascertain whether or not it Is a trust operated in violation of the state and federal laws against the operation of trusts. The smaller cities of Alabama have insti- tuted thi smovement for the purpose of securing lower insurance rates. which are said to be arbitrarily fixed by the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
ATTEMPT MADE TO
 BLOW UP SHERIFF
Arrests Expected in Tennessee-Had .s Been Active in Suppressing z Lawlessness

Chattanooga, December 2O.-(SpeciaD.- Arrests in the recent dynamiting out ,rage at soddy, Tenn, when an attempt was made by unknown parties tc blow up the home of Deputy Sheriff Willis Duggan while and the officer and his fam ily were asleep in bed are daily expected by the local officials.
 The officer had been very active in sup pressing certain lawless element of the mining town, being especially active ir the apprehension of violatorsof the statt prohibition lawsy and it is felt that rela- tives of man yecently arrested are con nected with the local exhibition of Me Namaraism. Tie affair has occasioncd considerable interest in this section oi the state Rx k~g
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
EXPECT TO GET
 TWO ADDITIONAL SENATORS
BY WALTER HARPER

Washington, December 20.-(Special)- )- An official elected to a high position in the new state of New Mexico at the re- cent election was in Washington today and is authority for the statement that though the majority of the new legislature is republican, one democratic and one progressive republican will be elected to the United States Senate. This authority explains that the democratic prospect is Mexican and will receive the full sup port of the large number of Mexican leg islator irrespective of party.
 It is also reported on good authority in Washington today that 51 members of the Colorado legislature have petitioned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
VALE DROPS DEAD
 IN CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga, December 2o.-(SpeciaD. - Arthur E. Vale who dropped dead at the EllSs Home Monday afternoon, left an estate valued at $60.0OO. He had on |.deposit $lS.50o in cash, while he owned real estate which is value at more than $40,00o. Whether or not he left a will
 is unknown as he has no immediate rel atives in this city since the demise of his wife several years ago. No investlga- ton of his personal Affects will be made until his brother, w. J. Vale of On- tario, Can, arrives in this city. The body vas removed to Canada for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21

the governor to call special session of the legislature of that state for the cleo ton of a senator to fill the vacancy that exists from Colorado. The 51 petitioners agree to elect a senator on the first day of such special session and win adjourn without attempting further business. The 51 members constitute a majority and can elect a senator on the first ballot. accord ing to agreement. It Is understood that the governor looks on the proposition with favor and will call the session at once.
 The senator to be elected would be a democrat. The democratic senators from Arizona, che from New Mexico and one from Colorado would increase the demo- cratic membership to i5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
Mack In Poor Health

Albany. N. Y., December 2O-Word was received here today from Norman E. Mack of Buffalo to the effect that because of lis health he does not de sire to conduct the state campaign neXt fall and is anxious to retire as chair man of the democratic state committee Whether MT. Mack will continue to serve until spring when state commit teemen will be selected at the primary has not been decided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
Holiday for Clerks

Chattanooga, December 2o.-(SpeciaD.- The Retail Merchants association has adopted a resolution requiring all mem bers to close tie. entire day of Christmas and half a day on New Year. Practically all the retail and wholesale firms of the city are members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21

ear their proper proportion to the real ate levied on the actual wool imports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21

Things that men always want but usually because the money IS needed somewhere else.
 Any one of these articles, with PORTE side of the box will possess. all the essential C
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21

the University of Oxford on Rhodes scholarship has been elected secretary of the Oxford Union society. He Is the first American and the first Rhodes scholar to become an officer of the society. Tn high school in Washing ton as captain of a military company he was given a medal by President Roosevelt for having the best drilled team in the schools of that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
Weldell Heads Harvard

Cambridge, December 2O.-Percy l.. Weidell of Boston was elected captain of the Harvard football team of 1912 today He has played halfback for two years.