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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Pone Suffers Less.

Rome, Aug. 9.-The pope, who,
owing TO the intense heat, had been
restless during the night, had re-
freshing cooler hours this morning.
Upon awakening the poutih had a
lower temperature and suffered less
from gouty pains.
The pope's condition this after
noon vas less reassuriug than this
morning His temperature. while
not increased, remains about one
hundred. but the heat OF the day.
which reached 95 degrees Fahrenheit
eXhaus-s the patients strength. The
most disqu'etiug symptom is the
progress Of the gout attack. the pains
OF which now extend To the thigh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
ASTOR MAY QUIT
NATIVE COUNTRY
Gossip Over Forthcoming Wed
ding Distasteful to New
York Millionaire.
SOCIETY Is SPECULATING
In Some Circles 1t Is Believed the
Marriage VIII Never Take
Place.

New York, Aug. 9.-The church
ban on the marriage of Colonel John
Jacob Astor and Miss Madeline Force
and the scandal that has followed,
If it does not prevent the wedding,
is expected to make an expatriate of
Colonel Astor and his bride. Like
William Waldorf Astor, cousin of
the man now in the limelight of pub
licity, Colonel John Jacob is expect
ed by society people to renounce a
country SO hostile to his ideas and
go abroad with his bride to make his
home. Still society is speculating on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Steel Investigation Com
mittee Without Author
ity on Question.
so IT'S NOW CLAIMED
Chairman Stanley Declines to
Make a Statement Follow
ing Decision.

Washington, Aug. 9.-At a lively
executive session today the steel
trust committee decided not to press
at this time the question of cam
paign contributions in connection
with which George w. Perkins, a
director OF the steel corporation, was
yesterday threatened with contempt
proceedings before the house. A res
olution was passed demanding the
books of the subsidiary companies
and directing legal steps in event Of
their non-prOduction. The commit
tees decision not to press the in
quiry into campaign contributions
was based on the conclusion that the
house resolution did not give author
ity to go into those matters.
Chairman Stanley refused to make
any statement. Some members OF
the committee asserted Perkins had
been freed only from answering
questions regarding his personal con-
tributlons and the matter of the
United States Steel corporation and
the New York Life Insurance com
pany campaign contributions had
not been decided finally.
TAFT PROMISES INFORMATION.
After a conference President Taft
promised to furnish the Stanley steel
committee all information in the pos
session of the bureau OF corporations
in regard to the steel trust which
should be furnished within the law.
STORM IN WILEY CASE.
Washington, Aug. 9.-Charges
across the committee table that tech
nical questions were being raised to
keep back evidence in the investiga-
ton of the DR.. Wiley case created
excitement in the house committee
on expenditures in the agricultural
department today during further ex-
animation OF Solicitor McCabe of
that department.
NCABE CHANGES WORDING.
Solicitor McCabe admitted to COM
mittee that in officially publishing
for the department. of agriculture the
court decision in the Missouri pure
food case, he had changed several
words in the judgment OF the court.
The change eliminated benzoate of
soda from the decree holding certain
deleterious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

man SO years old, worth 100000,
according to his own statement,
owner of bank and for years known
as a pillar in his church and COM
munity, appeared to show a lack Of
feeling or emotion during his exam
ination yesterday afternoon.
He admitted that his greatest con-
Germ after his Indictment for per-
jury by the Sangamon county grand
jury was to obtain immunity from
prosecution. Up to that time he said
he hadn't given much thought to his
acceptance of money for voting for
Senator Lorimer or his attempt to
hold up furniture agent for 81, 500
in connection with the state house
desk contract.
The $500 was transferred to the
Holstlaw bank two days after its de-
posit in Chicago and was then cred
tied to Mr.. Holstlaw's personal ac-
count. Mr.. Holstlaw identified the
deposit slip he had made out in con-
nection with the latter transaction.
TELLS OF INDICTMENT.
At the time he was subpoenaed to
appear before the Sangamon county
grand jury Mr. Holstlaw said he had
just returned from d Baptist conven-
tion in Baltimore. He was taken be-
fore the grand jury and questioned
about the furniture deal and then
indicted for perjury. Mr.. Holstlaw
said he had meant 10 tell the truth,
but had forgotten all about a letter
he had written to one of the furni-
ture agents asking for a 'rake-off"
on the contract
After refreshing his memory and
deciding he wanted TO correct his
testim Ony before the grand jury,
Mr.. HoIstlaw said he received word
from States Attorney Burke that he
would not be allowed TO do so unless
he told everything he knew about the
Loriuer case. Mr.. Burke said he
would see that the Iuka banker got
immunity under these conditions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
FARMER AND HIS
LAND CHIEF TOPIC

Kansas City, Aug. 9.-The farmer
and his land will receive the most
important consideration at the ma
tional conservation congress 70 be
held IN Kansas City Sept. 26-2s. Al
most every subject discussed wils
deal with practical agriculture. I'm
der the head OF Transportation Of
Farm Products" Secretary OF War
stimson will talk on The Farrcer
and NavigabIe Rivers" Ex-Gover-
nor Hoard Of Wisconsin will have a
paper on "DairyinR and Soil Fei IL
ity'; Professor Hopkins OF the Uni
versity Of Illinois will talk on worn
Out Soil" and clifford Pinchot will
talk on "The Country Life Move
ment."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
sILNERTnN,s RnM sroNE IN.
BOILER EXPLODES.
M. 3. A. Reflects Officers.

Denver, Col, Aug. 9.-The Mod
ern Brotherhood of America in a
largely attended session here re-
elected T. 3. Hanley of Des MOines
president; George Beatty of Upton
vice president; E. L. BALI of Mason
City, secretary; A. II. Gale of Ma
son City treasurer; Sam Sparrow of
Missouri, J. II. Miller of Ohio, p
a. Badour of Wisconsin, A. L. Jones
of Minnesota, Albert Hass Of Michi-
gan directors. The convention also
chose J. NJ. Grimm of Cedar Rapids
director over J. II. Hughes OF Cedar
Rapids by a vote of I5S to 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
SPY STORY NOW DOUBTED
War Department Officials Await Doc
umentary Proofs.

washington, Aug. 9.-Awaiting
the mail report of Captain Watson,
the recruiting officer at Indianapo-
lis, who has secured affidayits alIeg-
ing that Private George Peter of the
135th coast artillery is a spy, the
war department officials are still Of
their original opinion that there is
no foundation for the story. They
believe that IL was based upon moth
ing more than a romantic tale told
by a soldier 10 a girl 10 give her an
enhanced idea of his social status.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
EXECUTIONS TO END
A REPUBLICAN PLOT
Government Explains Court Martial
ing of 20 Men on BattIeship
NumanCia.

Madrid, Aug. 9.-The Spanish gov
ernment afirms, in explanation OF
the summary court martial and exc
cution Of 26 men of the battleship
Numancia who mutinied while the
vessel was at Tangir Saturday, that
the revolt was a republican plot in
which a hundred sailors were impli-
Gated. The republicans appear es-
pecially active throughout the coun-
try and the government is CORE
spondingly on the alert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
One Hundred Thousand
Men to be Out To-
morrow.
TONS OF FRUIT RIOTS
Riots Follow Attempts to Move
WagonS-MinerS Return to
Work in Indiana.

london, Aug. 9.-Increasing disor-
der marked the dock strike today.
Thirty thousand carriers and fish por-
ters joined the strike movement to-
day. AT a meeting OF strikers this af-
Iernoon Il was announced every man
in the port of London would be called
out bringing the number out TO 100,-
900. Attempts today 10 move wagons
loaded with supplies of meat, fruit and
provisions were stopped by the strik-
ers, In many instances only after fights
with the police. Women Joined the
men In preventing the markets to be
Jeplenished.
PRICES ADVANCING.
Beef, provisions and fruit are ad-
vancing in price, and one of the man
ayers Of the largest house importing
American beef says unless the strike
is settled by tomorrow there will be
the greatest beef famine the country
has ever known. Tons of fruit is rot
ting IN crates and fish trawIers that
arrived in the Thames remain unload
ed The board of trade is making ev-
cry effort TO settle the strike.
Tonight the home secretary asked
for military protection against the
striking dock hands.
ARBITRATION WINS.
Chicago, Aug. 9.-Two thousand In
diana coal miners who have been on
strike two months viii return 10 work
tomorrow as a result of the settlement
OF disputes made today by Information
al President White Of the United Mine
Workers and President Taylor of the
Illinois Coal Mine operators. who were
selected TO act as arbitratOrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
.PINKHAM SECRET Is OUT
Lydia Els Grandson ElOpes With
Fathers Servant.

Lynn, Mass. Aug. 9.-JOsepn n.
Pinkham, grandson of Lydia +.
Pinkham. has eloped with Miss Anna
Peterson, a servant employed IL the
residence of his father, Or. Joseph
C. Pinkham. The couple are now III
Sweden on their honeymoon. The
news Of their marriage did not be-
come generally known until a cable
gram reached here from Stockholm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
JOHN DIETzILL
WAUPUN PRISON

Milwaukee, Aug. 9.-John Dietz,
defender OF Cameron dam Is
critically III in Waupun prison. as
d result or blood poisoning from the
wound received III the memorable
battle with deputy sherins last Oc-
tober. The bullet which struck his
hand drove sphnters OF bone into the
flesh hioh 1t has been impossible 10
extract
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
AsTRoNoMtcAL EvENTs.

F'rom noon today TO noon tomorrow
Sun sets .o2, rises 6so1; days length,
Il hours; moon rises 7s83 p. NJ; 1o:11
p. N, eastern time, full moon in con-
stellation Capricornus; planet Mercury
visible setting after the sun; Z g. M,
planet Venus at greatest brilliancy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Decision Is Held un-

Washington, Aug. 9.-After a con-
ference today with George VI. Rey-
nolds, president of the Continental
Commercial National bank OF Chica-
go. and Levy Mayer, a lawyer of that
city. Secretary MacVeagh announced
it would be several days before he
decided upon his attitude toward
control of the so-called securities
companies" by national banks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
is NEWS TO N. Y. CENTRAL
Officers Have Received No TeIeg-
raphers' Mage Demands

New York, Aug. 9.-No notifica-
tion OF demands by the company's
teleEraphers for more pay has been
received here according to a state
ment today at the headquarters of
the New York Central railroad. Pres
ident Brown is motoring through
Europe and is not expected back for
several weeks. None of the officers
here today was willing to discuss the
situation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Zionist Congress Opens.

Basel, Switzerland, Aug 9.-The
10th Zionist congress opened here to-
day with 500 delegates representing
nearly every part of the globe TAX
ing part. President WoIffson OF Co
logne, welcoming the delegates, re-
viewed the immense program Of the
Zionist movement since its inception.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Universal Waco system

San Francisco, Cal. Aug. s.-The
laws committee Of the International
Typographical union, which holds its
first session here today, will take up
& proposal 70 adopt universal wage
system, abolishing the piece system en-
tirely An arbitration agreement with
employers will also be discussed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Weary Of Kisses: Tries to Die.

s.. Louis, Aug. 9.-Philip Nicker-
son, a salesman, aged 26, who at
tempted 10 commit suicide by slash
ing his wrists with razor. said yes
terday that he wanted 10 die because
his bride of seven months kissed
him ali the time and would not even
give him time TO smoke his pipe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
W N. Moore Dead

Redlands. Cal. Aug. 9.-Word was
received here today OF the death OF
heart disease at Auckland. New
Zealand. Monday OF William n.
Moore. the millionaire orange grow
er OF Redlands and stove manufac-
turer OF Joliet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
FreIaht Tariffs suspended,

Washington. Aug. 9.-Freight tariffs
which increase by 25 per cent charges
for the transportation OF feeding cat
tie" and sheep between the Missouri
river and the Mississippi river trans
fer. including Chicago, were suspend
ed today by the Interstate commerce
commission until Dec. 10, 1911.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

London, Aug. 9 - Augustine Ed
ward. Chilean minister to Great Brt-
tain. today paid over to Ambassador
Reid 1SiG37 pounds indemnity award
cd the United states in the Aslop
claim against Chile. under the tudg-
menJ of King George.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
DES MONIES CLUB is SOLD
But Owner Higgins Refuses to Dis
close Identity of Buyer.

Chicago, Aug. 8. = President
O'NeilI OF the Western league stated
today that negotiations for the pur-
chase of the Des Moines club were
completed in this city and that Own
er John F. Higgins OF that club was
expected here tomorrow to close the
deal. He declined to give the name
Of the new purchaser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
PRINCE IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Escapes Unharmed in Second Mis-
hap-COmpaniOn Injured.

OsnaDrueck, Prussia, aug. p
Prince Henry was in another auto
mobile accident today, but he escap-
ed unharmed. He was returning
from Holland when the car swerved
from the roadway and crashed into
tree near Kloppenburg. The
princes companion, Adjutant Won
Usedom. was slightly injured The
chauffeur's skull was fractured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
ExIIed Monarch Wins Battle.

. st. Petersburg, Aug. 9.-Accordingly
a dispatch from Astrabad. Persia, to-
day. Mohammed Ali Mira won his first
fight against the government forces.
whom he defeated at Damghan, so
miles south OF Astrabad The victory
has greatly enheartened the adherents
OF the exiled monarch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
New Air Record.

Paris. Aug. 9.-Vedrines, the French
aviator, broke the record for single
long distance flight today when he Gov
cred 1868 miles In seven hours, So
minutes and 3G seconds. The previous
record was 43G miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Committee Resumes Hear
ings in Chicago in
October.
HOLSLAW ENDS STORY
Promise of Immunity From
Prosecution Causes Him to
Confess Bribery.

Washington. Aug. 9.-The Senator
Lorimer committee today adjourned
its hearing in Washington to resume
probably early in October in Chi
cago, at the call of the chairman.
Former State Senator Holstlaw, a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Fatal Dynamite Explosion.

Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 9.-John Peli was
killed and seven workmen seriously
injured by a premature explosion of
dynamite today at the plant OF the Kel-
ley Island Lime and Transport com
pany, near Clay Center.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Tho Weather

Forecast TIL 7 p. M. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Unsettled, but generally fair to-
night and Thursday. Cooler to-
night.
Highest temperature yesterday s5,
lowest 69, at g. MIA.
Precipitation mp TO a. NJ, none.
Velocity OF wind. 5 miles an hour.
RelativeAhumidity at z a. N. 54,
at p. n. 76.
Stage Of water foot, a fan of
l In last "a houra
J. NJ SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
100000, COO Bond Issue.

New York, Aug. 9.-The Atchi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad has
decided 10 create a 800, 900
convertible bond issue which the
stockholders Will be asked 10 approve
at the next annual meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
English and French
Steamers Meet in
a Fog.
LATTER HITS BOTTOM
Disaster Occurs OFF Tarifa, in
Straits of Gibraltar
Many Rescued.

Gibraltar. Aug. e.-Ninety-three
persons were drowned by the sink
ing this morning of the French
steamer Emir off Tarifa, Spain, in
the straits of Gibraltar. The Emir
collided with the British steamer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
honorn Erxe,s Memorx.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Out of re-
spect 70 the memory Of the late Sen
ator Frye, who died yesterday the
senate adjourned today. Resolutions
Of sympathy were adopted and Vice
President Sherman named a commit
tee TO attend the funeral at Lewis
ton, Ne,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
japanese Emperor Thankful.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The president
today received a cablegram from the
emperor OF Japan, thanking him for
the cordial welcome 10 Admiral Togo.
Togo left Washington today to con
tinue his tour throughout the United
States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
To Fio.t RecIprocltl.

Toronto. CaRada, Aug. 9.-A British
association has been organized 10 dgEt
reciprocity. Il proposes 10 food tie
country with literature presenting ar
guments that reciprocity IS against the
country's best interests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
AeropIane In Army Maneuvers.

Hamburg, Aug. 9.-In accordance
with the wish Of Emperor William,
aeroplanes will participate for the first
time in the army maneuVers 10 be held
near Altoona, beginning Aug. &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Eire bal Carlton HoteI.

London, Aug. Sire broke out IN
the Carlton hotel this evening There
were many thrilling escapes The no
tel was much patronized BY Americans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
STATEHOOD BILL
WINS IN SENATE
Measure Admitting Arizona
and New Mexico to Union
Passes 6S to 1S.
RECALL CLAUSE CARRIES
Defeat of Nelson Amendment May
Cause Taft to Withhold His
Signature.

Washington, Aug 9.-The bill grant
ing statehood to New Mexico and Ari-
zona-legislation that has been for
many years the dream of the people
of those territories-was passed by
the senate last night, SO to IS, after
rejection of the Nelson amendment,
which proposed striking out of the
Arizona constitution its judiciary re-
call provision.
As passed by the senate the bill
differs only slightly from the house
measure, and, ii is said, may be un-
satisfactory to President Taft
He has contended all along that he
would be glad TO sign the statehood
bill if the Nelson amendment prevail
ed, but that it was a grave question
whether he would ba willing to sign
1t If the amendment were defeated, as
it was by 43 to 20. The indications
are that the bill will become a law
without his signature.
The senate amended the house bill
with two minor changes regarding the
manner Of voting in New Mexico on
proposed amendments to it's constitu-
ton.
RIGHT OF RECALL. Conceded.
These undoubtedly will be agreed to
by the house and the bill expedited to
the White house. These amendments
were reported by the senate commit
tee on territories and agreed to with
out debate.
Practically all of the debate on the
bill centered around the Nelson
amendment Even some senators who
declared their opposition to the recall
of judges voted against the amend
ment on the ground that If the people
of Arizona desired the recall as part
of their system of government II was
for them and not for congress to say
whether it shall remain in their con-
stitution.
New Mexico must vote on a proposi-
tion embodied in the bill which would
make the constitution Of the state
easier of amendment
KENYON VOTES ALONE.
Washington, Aug. 9.-Senator Ken
yon Qowa) was the only progressive,
republican who voted last night against
the final passage OF the statehood bill
New Fexico and Arizona. At
first it appeared that Bristow (Kansas)
also had voted against admitting the
territories, but this proved to be an
error. Bristow voted for the bill.
PRESIDENT WILL VETO.
Washington, Aug. 9-Word receiv-
ed at the capitol today was that the
president unquestionably would veto
New Mexico and Arizona. A;
hood bill passed by the senate last
night His objection is to the 1u-
dietary recall feature which was left
in the Arizona constitution.
Democratic leaders in both the
house and senate declared today,
however, they could marshal enough
votes to pass the measure over a
veto. 1t was said today the presi-
dent in his proposed veto message
would "hit straight from the shouL
der" on the judiciary recall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

Silverton in a dense fog. The crew
of the Silverton rescued 27 of the
Emir's crew and passengers.
SILNERTON'S BOW STOVE IN.
The Silverton arrived here with
the starboard bow stove in. The
drowned include 50 passengers, all
French, bound for Morocco.
BOILER EXPLODES.
Rotterdam, Aug. "a boiler on
the Rhine steamer Gutenberg ex-
ploded today with fatal results. Two
sailors were killed and the captain
and several passengers seriously in
jured. Three other persons are
missing and it is supposed they were
blown overheard
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1911-03-10
SAVED FROM MOOSE BY TEARS
Many a Man Who Really Deserved 60
Die Has Escaped Because OF
Sympathy.

Tears. Just ordinary everyday
tears. have saved many q man who
really deserved to die from the hang
mans moose and the electric chair"
was one Of the favorite sayings of the
late Henry J. Mckinney, pioneer Judge
Of the common pleas court Of Cuyaho-
ga county. whose death is Just an
nounced.
When was an ambitious young
barrister in Summit county I always
tried-in a murder case-to get one
or two sympathetic men on the jury.
was the attorney for the defense in
over ninety cases down there, and my
recollection is that lost but two.
"One case, particularly. was PAL
pable instance of guilt. The chances
were 100 to / against the man Wa
employed to defend. When we were
picking the Jury noticed q man In
the venire who. thought, would weep
easily.
1.-THE state had exhausted its chal.
lenges and I picked this man. In my
plea to the Jury made him cry. re
hung the Jury and there was no YER
dict The next time we went to trial
the vote was seven to five In favor Of
acquittal, and the third time we got q
verdict of not guilty all because one
man on a Jury could be made to
weep"
Judge Mckinney was, for many
years, regarded as the most success
full criminal lawyer in northern Ohio
When the news of his nomination To
the common pleas bench came to him
Judge Mckinney was on q tour of the
old world with the late Judge Henry
G. Ranney. It IL said that Judge Mo
Kinney tore the cablegram into shreds
tramped it under foot. and. turning :.
Judge Ranney. said:
Lets 90 In to dinner. I want Z
forget some bad news rye had from
home"