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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
SPENT IN BONUSES
TO EMPLOYEES OF THE u. s. SENATE

OF these prize packages were passed
out within the fiscal year 1910. which
covers the period between June 80.
1909. and July /, 1910. although it is
probable the latter bonus was intend
ed for the year 1911.
DO LITTLE WORK.
The senate employees do less work
than most any other government en-
ployes, many OF them being away from
the capitol during the summer months
when congress is not in session. But
as these places are political stations,
the senate is willing to be Hberal.Gov-
eminent employees such. as rail
way cIerLs. letter carriers. or ar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
BY TAV,

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus }
Washington, Jan. s.-A feature OF
the report OF the secretary OF the sen
ate which has hitherto been overlook
ed reveals that more than 500 politi-
cal ofncehoicers of the senate. from
Clerk Bennett down. received a bonus
OF one months extra pay. amounting IA
all to s64.s64,2s.
The day on which this distribution
occurred Was Aug. G. 1909 Then on
June %. 1910 according TO the report,
another months pay was voted by the
senate for its officers and employees.
amounting LHls. line 20 s72.Q9o.s3. Both
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10

are not part OF iae republican mach
Inc. do not participate in the easy
money.
FOR PARTY's GOOD.
The policy of the sfandpatters who
are in charge of the peoples money is
TO spend IL practically among indiyid-
uals and IN districts where il will do
the q. o. p. the most good This pol
icy is not especially conducive to econ
omy- But # is the policy that is fol-
lowed as closely as possible In spend
ing moneys appropriated under the
army. navy, and rivers and harDors
bills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
OREGON PRIMARY
LAW FOR IOWANS

Des Moines. Iowa. Jan. Io.-In-
surgents in the Iowa legislature
were quick TO introduce bills pro-
viding for the enactment IN Iowa OF
the Oregon primary plan, when the
session began today. Senator Smith
OF Mitchell in the senate and Clay
of Sioux City in the house intro
dueed measures
The house voted down DAbney's res
olG,ion 10 take the naming OF commit
tees away from Speaker Suliman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
LESS MONEY NOW IN BEEF

Live Stock Association Head Refers
to Loss OF Grazing Lands.
Fort Worth. Texas. Jan. 1o.-Presi-
dent Jastro OF the National Live Stock
association. addressing the convention
today. said the high prices OF beef was
caused by cutting down the grazing
lands and the consequent; reduction. IN
the herds. He declared notwithstand-
ing the high prices. raising live stock
IS not as renunerative as in former
years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
INSURGENTS VICTORIOUS

Honduras Rebels Capture Islands
and Invade the Msinlsnd.
New Orleans. Jan. 10-A special
from Port Barrios. Guatemala, this
morning states the revolutionary forces
o; Honduras. after capturing all the
bay Islands. seized Cape Triumfo.
Bishops Point and Micas Lagoon. The
gun boat Hornet conveyed large feet
OF schooners loaded with troops TO the
main land Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
REBELS AGAIN IN FLIGHT
Another Optimistic Report Given out
bY Mexiran GONernmeni.

Washington. Jan. l0.-The Mexican
ambassador today received a telegram
from the Mexican minister Of foreign
affairs At Mexico City. stating that
Guerrero had been occupied by tbs
federal forces and the rebels were r.
full flight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
STUBS WOULD
LET 9 JURORS
DECIDE A CASE

Stubbs today urged the legislature 20
amend the laws 20 that . Jurors our Of
u shall decide civil cases. and that
salaries Of Judges who delay decisions
beyond a limited time be withheld
He recommends submission TO she
voters OF an amendment permitting the
state 70 derive its entire revenue from
statewide public service corporations.
thus relieving oil subdivisions Of the
state Of any state tax whatever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
Capen, President, and Herbert E.
Fleming, secretary Of the Illinois
Civil Service Reform association.
HAVE DONE MUCH WORK.

HAVE DONE MUCH WORK.
Walter S. Rogers. chairman OF the
committee of seven OF the Peoria
conference. says:
The comprehensive civil service
bill prepared by the executive COM
mittee of the Illinois Civil Service
Reform association represents a tre-
mendous amount of detail work.
This committee and its subcommit-
tees have held altogether about so
meetings for consideration OF this
bill. They have studied the civil
service laws of all the various states
and the way those laws work. The
committee OF seven indorses this bill
as one thoroughly well calculated TO
bring about compliance with the
popular will expressed on the public
policy vote last November for state
wide civil service legislation. We
hope that the Legislators will give II
favorable consideration and believe
that they will"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
CLAIMS CONSPIRACY.
SENDS THE PROTEST BACK
Federation Refers Statue OF Liberty
Case for RehearinQ.

Paris. Jan. 10.-The international
Aeronautical Federation voted today
10 send the matter Of Whites
protest against the Moisant Statue Of
Liberty fight race back 10 the Aero
club of America for findings in con
formity with article % OF the statutes.
The federation adopted a resolution TO
the effect that the change in the condi-
tions under which a Statue Of Liberty
prize was contested was not made IN
conformity with article %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
BEvERIDGE VISITS PRESIDENT.
ROBBERS AID THEIR VICTIM

Three Shoot Policeman at Minneapo-
lis. Call Help and Then Flee.
Minneapolis. MINI. Jan. 10-After
shooting and painfully wounding Pa
trolman Mcclure early today three rob
bers fired their revolvers in the air un-
I'll assistance arrived. and then they
escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
MANY FATALITIES
IN AN EXPLOSION
Dozen Bodies Taken From Ruins of
Gunpowder Factory in Argen-
tine Republic.

Buenos Aires. Argentina. Jan. 10
Many fatalities were caused by an ex-
ploeion az a gunpowder factory at San
Martin today Twelve bodies were ex-
tTicated from the ruins. The search
for other dead continues.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
FOURTEEN MEN ARE
DROWNED IN STORM
Crews of Three Bargcs Perish when
Craft Are Driven Ashore ON
Bay State Coast.

Holland Light. Mass. Jan. i0.-Four-
teen men. comprising the captains and
crews OF three coal barges in tow of
the tug Lykens. were drowned during 4
gale today. The barges were driven
ashore on Peaked hill. and within n
few hours had gone 10 pieces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
er.-News Item.


reached the age of 90 The bills adds
s45, 100000 dollar a year to the pen.
sion roll.
FOR LINCOLN MEMORIAL.
Washington. Jan. 10.-Senator Gull
lom succeeded yesterday in securing
the passage by the senate of his bill
providing for the erection of a suitable
memorial 10 the memory Of Abraham
Lincoln. The bill limits the cost of the
memorial TO $4,000, 600, and appoints a
commission, headed by President Taft,
to recommend 10 congress a site for
the memorial and TO submit plans.
Senator Cullom is hopeful that a sim
ilar bill. introduced IN the house, will
be passed at tie present session.
FINALLY AGREES.
At meeting OF the senate Judiciary
committee late yesterday a decision
was reached 10 report favorably fhe
subcommittee resolution authorizing
an amendment to the constitution pro-
vtding for the election OF United
States sena'o by direct vote OF the
people
The controversy in the committee
turned upon the question as 10 whether
the state or the federal government
should supervise the elections. The
sub-com rittee's provision directs that
the time. place and manner Of holding
Da-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
LANDSLIDE KILLS
FORTY IN SPAIN

Castro Urdiales. Spain. Jan. TO-
Forty persons were killed and Ave in
iured here today when landslide or
erwhelmed gang Of laborers. buryiBg
them beneath mass Of eaTthed rock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
SuIIoway Bill, Giving
$4,000 More, Passes
House.
MANY WILL BENEFIT
Senate Passes Bill Providing
for $1,000, 900 Memorial to
Abraham Lincoln.

Washington. Jan. 10.-The house to-
day passed the Sulloway general pen
sion bill which grants a pension of
from $12 TO $50 a month TO all sol
diers who served 90 days in the United
States army in the civil war. or GO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
Speaker of Illinois Names
ShurtIeff as Head of
Rules Body.
VOTE is CANVASSED
Mitchell and Blair Declared
Elected and Former Sue
CeedS as Treasurer.

Springfield. Ill, Jan. 10-Speaker
Adkins today announced the house
rules committee. as follows: Shurt-
left. Holiday. Pervier. Smejkal. Alschu-
Ter. Hull. English. and German. II is
understood the first five will be with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
THE WEATHER

Forecast TIL p. NJ. "Wednesday Tor
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Rain tonight, turning TO snow Wed
nesday; warmer tonight, with the tenn
perature above the freezing point.
Much colder Wednesday.
Temperature at Z a. M, 81; highest
yesterday, 81; lowest last night, %.
per hour.
Precipitation. none.
Relative humidity. at p. m. 81, at
a. 10. 81.
J. NJ. SGERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
EICHTY-FIvE
CARRIED OUT
TO SEA ON ICE

Astrakhan, Russia, Jan. l0.-Eighty-
hve fishermen were carried out into
the Caspian sea on On ice foe. The
chances that any VIII escape death
are poor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
cRucE WANTS sEIrEH LAWS.

b Oklahoma City, Okla, Jan 1c.--Cov-
ernor Cruces message advises MON
bers not 10 base the merits of a lcsis.
lature on the number OF measures
passed, but rather on the character
OF the laws enacted He sugge8sed
that election laws be simplified and
written in as little space as possible:
that gambling be made felony. and
that the state be redistrictcd In spirit
D. fairness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
MORTGAGE THEIR SOULS
Also Include Hearts and Bodies 90
secure Payment of Account.

Gadsden. Ala. Jan. 10.-Roxie
Parker and Annie Warden. negro
women, yesterday mprtgaged heart,
body and SOUL 10 W. l.. Lampkin.
negro merchant. for $40 worth OF
dry goods purchased by them. The
mortgage was flied IN the clerks of
lice OF the probate court here. No
other security IS mentioned in the
paper Although such q mortgage
is not legally binding. all parties 10
the contract appeared perfectly sat
is1ed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
Crawford Denounces EIec-
ti0n of Lorimer to
Upper House.
WOULD VOTE HIM OUT
Declares illinois Member Knew
What Was Going on-Di-
rected Own Campaign.

Washington, Jan. 10.-In an exhaus-
tive, carefully prepared speech, Sen
ator Crawford, of South Dakota, today
announced the alleged methods en-
ployed by agents of Lorimer in the
legislature OF Illinois, and declared it
his conviction LoTtmer is not entitled
TO retain his seat in the senate. In
the face Of Lorimer's repeated protes-
tations of innocence, Crawford fatty
charged the latter was cognizant of
the questionable practices Of his lieu
tenants
CHARGES DEEP LAID PLOT.
The evidence. taken by the sub
committee. in his opinion, showed con
clusively the election of Lorimer was
the outcome. of a carefully laid plan,
beginning with the election of Edward
Shurtleff whom he described as "a bit
ter enemy of Senator Hopkins and the
political henchman of Lorimer." TO be
speaker, and Lee O'Neil Browne lead
er of the minority.
OZARK LANTERN SCHEMES"
Crawford declared all party princi-
pie was abandoned. the expression OF
the party vote at the primary uncere-
moniously disregarded. and control OF
the house seized by INSCRIPTIONS and
unprincipled men with dark lantern
schemes to promote"
Crawford insisted ShurtIeT and
Browne were active agents in a cam
paign OF corruption and he charged
Lorimer was aware of what was trans
piriug
80 BEARS. NO Ill WILL.
II wish could believe he did not"
he said, Because ! bear him no i'll
will and would not do him the smallest
injury or injustice knowingly. But |
cannot overlook the fact that for days
and nights Immediately preceding the
26th OF May. 1909. when these corrupt
and tainted votes were cast for him. he
was in Springfield directing his own
campaign: that he was almost in con.
stant conference with Browne and
Shurtleff, and they reported progress
to him"
Crawford concluded by announcing
that he stood ready 10 vote for the
resolution to unseat Lorimer
BEvERTDGE VISITS PRESIDENT.
Washington. Jan. 1O.-Senator
Beveridge of Indiana had a long
conference with President Taft at
the White house late yesterday. The
senator declined to discuss the con-
ference but it. is reported that he
presented his views on the contro-
versy over the election OF Senator
Lorimer now being waged in the
senate and told the president of the
progress OF legislation for a perma-
nent tariff commission
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10

the speaker in any changes of rules he
may desire.
VOTE CANVAssED.
At a joint session of both houses to
day the vote of treasurer and superin
tendent of public instruction was can
vassed. z. f. Mitchell. republican. was
declared elected treasurer. and F. G.
Blair, republican. superintendent. Blair
succeeds himself. and Mitchell. who
succeeds 4. J. Russell of Jacksonville
assumed his duties at noon.
LIMITS SESSION TO 90 DAYS.
Springfield. Ill, Jan. 10-The sen
ate voted today to limit this session
of the legislature TO 90 days. A com.
mittee will confer with the house on
this point
CIVIL SERVICE BILL.
Springfield, Ill, Jan. 10.-A pro-
posed bill to amend the existing state
civil service law so as to provide for
the comprehensive and adequate
civil service legislation demanded
by the people in the little ballot vote
last November has been prepared by
the executive committee Of the ILL.,
nois Civil Service Reform association
and approved by the Peoria confer
ence committee of seven Copies Of
this bill and a statement regarding
the same were brought here last
evening for distribution among the
legislators. The bill is included in
a pamphlet containing an introduct-
ory statement signed by Charles L.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
Big Cotton Increase.

Washington. Jan. 10.-Tbe cotton
growth Of 1910 was 11.Os7,442 bales,
compared with 9.C47,327 in 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
10 Elected Senator.

Columbus. Ohio. Jan. I0-Lieuten-
ant Governor Atlee Pomerene. demo
crat, was elected United States sena-
tor today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
MYSTERY IN A SHOOTING
Iowan Wounded at HorneII. y. y.
but Refuses 10 Give Details.

but Refuses TO Give Details.
Hornell. y. Y, Jan. 10.--A man who
gave his name as James Norton
Schenck. OF Fort Dodge, Iowa. was
shot here last night. and Will probably
die. schenck says today he was shot
accidentally, but refused 10 give de-
tails. Schenck had arranged 70 pur-
chase a Job printing ONCE, the deal 10
have been completed today. He had
considerable money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrow.)
Sun sets 44S. rises 7:20; moon sets
3:51 a. m; a. m. opposition of plan
ct Neptune with the sun. being 80
degrees distant therefrom, either di-
recfiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
INJUNCTION WIPED OUT.

that it's use is not an infringement of
the Selden patent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
STRONG CASE
AGAINST WIFE
Mrs. Schenk Shown to Have
Predicted Death of Her
Wealthy Husband.
HIS ILLNESS MYSTERIOUS
Physician Testifies That There Was
UnmistakabIe Evidence of
Lead Poisoning.

Wheeling, W. Va, Jan. 10.-William
Wolfe, a stogie manufacturer was the
| first witness in the trial OF Mrs.
Schenk. charged with poisoning her
wealthy husband. John o. Schenk. He
described his trip abroad with Schenk
/ in 1910, and declared the man was new
er in better health. Wolfe said Schenk
/ became i'll two days after his return
! to Wheeling. complaining of his stom-
ach and became steadily worse.
WIFE PREDICTED DEATH.
! He said Mrs. Schenk said TO him:
Billy. I don't believe John will live
very long" Every effort of the de-
fense to shake Wolfe's evidence was
without avail.
| DR.. Gregory Ackermann, the next
witness, said: Il examined Schenk
Oct. >. and found Inflammation of the
stomach and intestines. found a
black line on the gums. an indication
of lead poison" There was no cross
examination.
JURY COMPLETED.
Wheeling, w. Va, Jan. 10-A
jury was selected on the first day of
the trial of Mrs. Laura Farnsworth
Schenk Of this city, who is charged
with administering poison to her
wealthy husband, John o. Schenk.
After calling two panels of talesmen
the IL men who will hear the evil
dence were decided upon just before
adjournment OF court last night, but
not before the state had struck off
two and the defense six of the panel
of 20.
In his statement Prosecuting At
torney J. B. HaDdlan said the charge
that the wife had actually succeeded
in administering poison to Schenk
was the main point dwelt upon. He
said the state would be able to show
that lead poison was first administer
ed and that arsenic was later given.
Schenk, he said. returned from
Europe strong and healthy in May
and within a few days the effects Of
the dealy drug were noticeable.
CLAIMS CONSPIRACY.
J. J. p. O'Brien, Mrs. Schenk's
attorney, arraigned members Of the
Schenk family, who he claimed, had
entered into a conspiracy against the
defendant, charging one of them
with persecution OF his client, and
refusing her admission 10 the city
store Of the Schenk packing firm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
VOTE CANVAssED.

the speaker in any changes of rules he
may desire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10

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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-19
WATTS WITH SUPPER FOR
FATHER DEAD AT M0RGUE,
Daughter Not Aware of Her
Parents Sudden Death.

Sudden investigation Of the manner
in which James Hargrove, the crippled
Pennsylvania railroad clerk, came tc
his death at the corner of Halsey and
Market streets last night while at
tempting to board street car. shows
that he died of ruptured heart.
Pending the investigation, James Mel
son, OF 1871 Holland street, motorman,
and John Beavens, Of II Park place,
Trvington, conductor Of the car 1t is
said Hargrove was trying to board,
we're released on parole today by Judge
Simon Hahn.
Both Nelson and Beavens deny that
Hargrove tried TO board their car,
Their statements are borne out by the
testimony OF q number of witnesses,
who say that Hargrove seemed to sud
denly topple over backward while
waiting for a car to come along
Hargrove was formerly a Pennsyl-
yania Railroad conductor, and In an
accident a number of years ago had
the left leg cut of Just below the hip
and half OF his right foot cut off, as
we'll as some fingers on his right hand,
and also lost an eye. Il was very diff
f1cult for him to walk, and II is be-
lieved that in the rush of people try
ing to enter the car his heart gave
way.
Hargrove lived at 1856 Walnut street,
and 1t was not until late last night
that Miss Mary Hargrove, who was
waiting with the supper, heard of the
accident and located her fathers body
at Holes morgue.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-19
BOARD OF WORKS
BEGINS ACTION
TO GUST PENNSY
Passes Ordinance Ordering Me-,
chanic St. Opened Through
Railroad Embankment.

/ The first step to oust the Pennsyl.
vania railroad from New Jersey Rail
road avenue, where 1t occupies twenty
seven feet, blocking Mechanic street,
was taken this afternoon at the meet
ing of the Board of Works when an
ordinance was passed. Following is
the text of the measure
BE 1t ordained by the Board Of
Street and Water Commissioners that
Mechanic street, from Aling street to
New Jersey Railroad avenue. shall be
opened as public street or highway
for a width of fifty feet, as the same is
shown on a map filed In the office OF
the chief engineer"
This Is in line with a resolution
adopted by the board some time ago,
when 1t was resolved to began definite
proceedings against the railroad. The
matter is still in the hands of City
Counsel James r. Nugent The trouble
between the city and the railroad be-
gan when the latter asked the city for
permission TO build new market street
station. The city promised to give the
permission, providing Mechanic street
be opened before the station be built
The company, on the other hand, In
sisted on building the station first, and
then after the courts should decide who
owend the twentyseven feet in ques-
ton the street might be opened.
The passing of today's ordinance
means that the city does not recognize
that Mechanic street and New Jersey
Railroad avenue has ever been closed.
The city claims the railroad has no title
70 the twenty-seyen feet.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-19
WEST VIRGINIA CHOOSES
IT'S TWO SENATOR'S.
Chiffon and Watson Are Picked
by Democrats.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Jan. 19.--W.
e. Chiffon, of Charleston, and Clarence
w. Watson, of Fairmount, were nom
mated last night for United States
senators at the caucus of the Demo-
cratic members Of the West Virginia
Legislature, Election is virtually as
sured both. Mr.. Chiffon will succeed
Senator Nathan B. Scott, Republican,
for a full term, while Mr.. Watson will
fill out the term of Stephen B. Elkins
Republican. deceased.
Colonel Chiffon won the nomination
for the long term by defeating several
candidates, his leading opponent being
his od-time political rival, Colonel John
T. McGraw, of Grafton The final bal
lot stood: Chiffon ~; McGraw, 20;
Campbell, 8; Cornwell, 1; Davis, /.
Prior to the nomination of Chiffon,
Watson, who had led from the first
won the nomination for the two-year
term by defeating on the eleventh bal
lot a field which included several can
didates who were also voted on for the
long term.