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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
Amendment to Law De-
fining "Bucketing'
Unconstitutional.
APPEAL TO BE TAKEN
Decision of Supreme Court of
District of Columbia Will
Be Attacked.

Washington. March 30.-The amend
ment TO the so-called bucket shop law
which defines "bucketing." was declar-
ed unconstitutional by the District OF
Columbia supreme court today. in that
It deprived citizens of liberty to con
tract. The government will appeal.
WANTS DEFINITE RULING.
The attorney general when inform
ed of TIE finding. declared he would
carry the question to the supreme
court of the United States, II neces-
sary. for he is anxious 10 have tho
matter determined i'm order that the
department may proceed with furth-
er prosecutions along the same line
if the law is upheld.
NOT AFFECTED At CHICAGO.
Chicago, March 30.-Prosecution Of
the alleged bucket shop operators In
Chicago by the federal government
will not oe affected By the decision to-
day by Justice Wright of the District
of Columbia supreme court that tho
amendments to the laws were uucon-
stitutional. if the government attor-
ueys here understand the situation
The reason for this is that the prose
cutions here are not founded on any
bucket shop legislation. but on the old
statute against using the mails to de
fraud
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
TORPEDO USED AS WEIGHT:
NOTE CAUSES $50, 900 SUIT
Rock Island Brakeman's Iowa City
Sweetheart Ignites Explosive
and Loses Eye.

Iowa City. Iowa March 3o.-Grace
Johnson of Iowa City tried to cut open
a railroad signal torpedo which her
sweetheart, a Rock Island brakeman.
used as a weight in throwing q note
to her as his train whizzed by her
residence. The torpedo exploded, and
Miss Johnson lost the use of one eye;
her other eye was badly damaged.
This week she filed suit against the
Rock Island railroad for $4,000 dam
ages. The railroad claims the brake
when he weighted his note with a tor
pedo, and that Miss Johnson was not
instructed to use q hatchet on the
explosive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30

from his cell to the gallows, ran
lightly up the steps, and in the pres
enee of 500 persons he reached up,
grasped the moose and placed it
around his neck, put his arms by his
side to be strapped and smlingly
said: "Goodby, all"
DEAD IN IL MINUTES.
The black cap was placed over his
head and in another moment the
trap was sprung. He was dead in
- minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
IN FAIR WAY To
A SETTLEMENT
Kenyon Picked as Republican
Caucus Nominee for Sen
ator in Iowa.
DEEMER MAY QUIT RACE
Indicates End of Long Deadlock
Hope for Break in New York
at an Early Date.

Des Moines, Iowa, March 3o.-w.
S. Kenyon was made the republican
party candidate for United States
senator by a caucus of 60 republican
members of the Iowa legislature last
nignt Forty-four republican mem
bers did not attend the caucus. but
Is of these absentees at one time or
another have voted for Kenyon for
senator. Only 30 votes are necessary
for election.
In the caucus the only ballot TAX
en- resulted: Kenyon. So; H. E. Dee
mer, s; Paul E. Stillman, l. The
latter was not a candidate. Kenyon.
having received the vote not only of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
OPERATORS ON |. C.
MAY STRIKE APRIL |
Demand Wage Increase of 70 Per
cent-COnfcrence Being Held
at Chicago.

Chicago, March 3O.-W. /. Park.
general manager of the Illinois Cen-
tral; II. b. Perham of st. Louis
representing the telegraphers, and
J. w. Miller, chairman Of the Louisi-
ana division of the telegraphers' un-
ion, conferred here today on the
wage question. a strike is threat
ened April 1 by the men. who ask
wage increase OF 20 per cent.
In the strike vote recently taken,
% per cent OF the 600 telegraphers
voted TO go out unless a satisfactory
increase were granted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
MAY SETTLE IN NEW YORK,
STACK JUSTIFIES
KIDNAPPING OF SON

ST Louis, Mo, March 30-Richard
r. Stack. the wealthy Escanaba, Mich.
lumberman. on trial here on the
charge OF kidnapping his son, John
King Stack Ill, from the home Of his
former wifes relatives here. will at
tempt to justify himself, 1t became
evident today, on the grounds his for
mer wife, Mrs. Roy E. Burbank. had
declared the boy should never again
visit his home in Michigan Stack
would not tell where he is concealing
his son.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
FAvORS ABSOLUTE
FREE TRADE WITH CANADIANS

But as between this country and
Canada" says NT. Underwood. 4
should welcome absolute free trade
If the Canadian government is will
ing TO grant free trade to our prod
ucts entering Canada"
INTERESTS ARE COMMON.
Mr. Underwood believes that be-
cause OF the similarity OF the peo-
pies OF the two countries, and other
reasons which have a tendency 10
make reciprocity mutually desirable,
there IS no more reason why there
would be a tariff wall between the
United States and Canada than there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
BY TAV.

Especial Correspondence Of The Argus.)
Washington. March 2s.-Absolute
free trade with Canada is one Of the
things Oscar ". Underwood, con-
gressman from Alabama and chair
man OF the emocrauic ways and
means committee, thoroughly be-
lieves in and would like to see
brought about. He has just given
out an interview to this effect
Mr.. Underwood is not q free
trader so far as the world at large
Is concerned. He Is a tariff-for-rey-
enue man, first. last and always.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
MANY NEW STATE BANKS
Net Decrease by Matchmaking i'm Ok
Iahoma Since Jan. 4 but ;.

Guthrie. okla, March 30-In spit"
of the fact that IS state banks hdy"
rationalized in Oklahoma since Jan. ],
The consolidated report of the cOndi
ton Of state banks issued yesterday by
Bank Commissioner J. ID. Lankford
shows 13 new state banks have been
organized during the same period
These conversions also account In
large measure for the decrease of So
032 ,5O331 in individual deposits ~
most of the converting banks we're In
the larger cities and towns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
NERVE GOOD
To THE END
Joseph Christock, Murder
er, Meets Death
Calmly.
HELPS ADJUST MOOSE
Refuses Assistance From Priest
and 0eputies-Had Killed
a Woman.
HELPS ADJUST MOOSE

Pottsville, Pa, March 3o.-Joseph
Christock was hanged today for the
murder last fall of Mrs. Anna Rich
ards. Declining the proffered as
sistance of a priest and deputy
sheriff, Christock walked smilingly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
ALBANIANS RISE
AGAINST TURKEY?

ConstantinOpIe. March 3O.-It II
rumored Albanian insurgents have oc-
cupied SCutari. the capital OF the yil.
ayet Of Scutari. in Albania There
have been reports Of disqualification
in ScutaH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30

would be for a tariff wall between
Vermont and New Hampshire or any
other two adjoining states Of the
union.
Speaking for myself alone" said
Mr.. Underwood, II am in favor of
adding clause 10 the reciprocity
agreement authorizing the president
by executive act 70 reduce the tariff
duties OF this country. on any item,
whether included in the Canadian
agreement Or not. whenever Canada
Is willing 10 put them on it's free
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
FORT MADISON, IOWA,
COURT HOUSE BURNS
Records Found Intact in VauIf Be
meath the Ruins After
Fire.

Fort Madison, Iowa, March 30
in the court house which burned last
night and found the county records in
the vault intact
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
BANK GUARANTY
LAW IN EFFECT
IN NEBRASKA

Lincoln, Neb., March 3O.-The
bank guarantee law became effective
in Nebraska At noon today when the
mandate Of the United States su-
preme court was received. This man
date reyerses the decision Of Judges
Munger and Yanderyanter and puts
into operation the act guaranteeing
bank deposits, which passed two
years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
FOOD FROM
U.S.ARRIvES
Transport Buford Reaches
Shanghai With Sup
plies
TO FEED STARVING
Letters lust Received Tell More
of Sufferings of Millions in
Orient.
TO FEED STARVING

Washington. March 3o-The Unit
ed States transport, Buford, bearing
relief supplies to the starving people
of China, which were collected in this
country, arrived at Shanghai today.
Washington, March 30.-The an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
Train Robbery In Russia.

St Petersburg, March 30-Robbers
held up train at Widsow last night.
secured $4,000, and escaped Two
passengers were wounded by the rob
bers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
johnson GaInlnu Little.

Cleveland. o, March so. - Former
Mayor Johnson was reported today as
resting comfortably. after a night OF
broken slumber. Close friends admit
he is gaining little or no ground in
the fight for recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
CONDUCTORS ON
SANTA FE STEAL?
Large Number of Trainmen' Dis
charged and Grand Jury May
Take Up Cases.

Kansas City. Mo, March pa
large number of Santa Fe trainmen
was discharged recently II is said
the grand jury will be asked TO inves-
tigate the collection of fares on trains
by some OF these men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
TO KNOW IN WEEK
Peace Plans in Mexico Depend
Upon Leader of the In
surrectos.
MESSAGE Is SENT TO HIM
Rebels Concentrate About Chihuahua
Where Negotiations Are Likely
to Be Held.

San Antonio, Texas, March 3o.-An-
other week will tell whether there is
to be peace or further war in Mexico,
according 10 Alfonso Madero, brother
Of the rebel leader A synopsis of a
talk between Limantour. Mexican min
lister Of finance, and Francisco I. Ma
dero, Sr. at New York, in which ten
tative proposals are made, has been
sent 10 the insurrecro chieftan, at
present a days journey west of Chi
nuahua
Within a week his answer is expect
ed. He will say the final word as TO
whether the negotiations shall become
formal
STILL FIGHTING At UREs.
Hermosillo, Mexico. March 30.-No
government announcement has been
made here yet OF the federal victory
over the rebels near Tres, and as am
munition still is being sent 70 the
front it is believed the fighting still is
in progress. The rebels are known
10 have their forces concentrated near
there and it is believed following the
fehs 0r Monday the battle has con
tinued
HINISTER ON WAY HOME.
san Antonio. Texas. March 3O-The
new Mexican minister OF foreign af-
fairs. De La Barra, passed through
here today on the way 10 Mexico City.
but was not joined by any of the Ma
dero family, who are expected soon to
enter into peace negotiations with rep
resentatives of the Mexican govern
ment. DE La Barra expressed the
highest esteem for the American peo-
pie and their president. and said the
relations Of Mexico and the United
States were sincerely friendly
INSURRECTOs CONCENTRATE.
FL Paso. Texas, March 30-Insurrec-
tOs in northern Mexico are being con
centrated west of Chihuahua II is not
positively known whether this is intend
ed as a move in possible military com
pliCations or merely the desire Of the
men 20 be nearby during peace negotia-
tions so as TO have some part in the
making of terms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
JEWS CANNOT HAVE
CHRISTIAN NAMES

St Petersburg. March 3o.-The holy
synod today issued an edict prohibit
ing Jews bearing Christisn first names.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
WORLD PEACE IMPOSSIBLE
German Chancellor Throws Gold
Water on Arb. b.tFatiOn Plans.

" ftEI DII 1fIUstF t1IIDI y IdFIH-
Berlin. March Discussing tha
proposed extension of international
arbitration in the rsichstag today.
Chancellor Hollweg classed uniyer-
sal arbitration and universal dis
armament as ideals impossible Of
realization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
Peruvian Bandits Bold.

Lima, Peru, March 30.-A band of
$50 bandits is levying tribute on mer-
chants in the north. Troops have
been sent against them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
To Fight at 81. Joe.

81. Joseph. No, March 30.-Eddy
Howard the St Louis lightweight. and
Chuck larson OF Chicago have been
matched for AZ eight-round bout here
Arril :.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
Attorney General Stead
Says Lawyers Can
not Be Paid
MUST APPROPRIATE
House Probably viii Refuse to
Aid Bribery Investigation
in This Way.

Spr1n gn6IO, ILL., Marcn 3D--AU-
torney General Stead today inform
ed Lieutenant Governor Oglesby the
latter could not legally sign vouch-
ers for the expense OF the Helm brib-
cry investigation committee. This
will affect the attorneys employed by
the committee, as the house probably
will refuse TO appropriate money for
this purpose.
THREE sUBPOENAED.
Senator Womack, Senator Isley
and former Representative Burgett
were today served with subpoenas
10 appear next Thursday before the
senate bribery committee. Burgett
IS the present doorkeeper of the
house.
THREE SENSATIONS IN DAY.
Three highly important points de
veloped at yesterdays two meetings
of the senate bribery investigating
committee.
The first was the refusal Of II. II.
Kohlsaat. publisher of the Chicago
Record-Herald to violate a confidence
and tell the committee the name Of
the man who Mr.. Kohlsaat says in
formed him that 100000 had been
raised TO elect William Lorimer to
the United States senate.
The second was the failure Of for
mer United States Senator Albert J.
Hopkins of Aurora 10 appear in re-
sponse 20 a subpoena issued by the
committee. and the issuance of a
~ his attand-
ance next week.
The third point was the method
used in questioning State Senator
Robert ]. McElvain Of Murphysboro,
whereby Attorney Healy of the com
mittee indicated that he holds fur
ther evidence in this connection
M'EIVAIN Is EXAMINED.
State Senator McElvain was the
only witness examined yesterday af-
ternoon He said he knew nothing
Of alleged corruption in the election
OF Mr. Lorimer.
Senator McElvain testified that he
first voted for Albert J. Hopkins.
later for Frank o. Lowden and final
" for Lorimer.
"I want 10 direct your attention
specifically. senator" said Attorney
Healy. "'to any discussion or conver-
sation which you may have had with
anyone either I'm or out Of the legis-
lature with reference to the use or
employment of improper methods in
the matter of candidacy of any OF
the men who were candidates before
the legislature at that time"
II have never had conversation OF
that kind with any one" replied Sen
ator McElvain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
The Weather

Forecast Till ,. NJ. tomorrow TOR
Rock island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.
Generally fair tonight and Friday.
not much change in temperature. The
temperature tonight will be near the
freezing point
Temperature st a. N. 81. Highest
yesterday As, lowest last night 81.
Velocity of wind at a. m. IA
miles per hour.
Precipitation .o1 inch.
Relative humidity at p. m. 100,
at a. N. 66.
Stage Of water IA, no change in
last "a hours.
Nearly stationary stages in the
Mississippi will prevail from below
Dubuque TO Muscatine.
J. VI. SHERIER Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
SENATE Is TO TRY JUDGE
North Dakota Jurist Is Accused of
Being Intoxicated.


Bismarck, y. d. March 30.-The
senEe has resolved itself into a
court of impeachment to try Judge
John F. Cowan OF the Second judicial
district on charges Of habitual
drunkenness. malfeasance Of Office.
OF being intoxicated on the bench and
OF delaying judicial procedure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today TO noon tomorrow
Sun sets 6:1s, rises 5:41: moon sets
Gal p. m: 1:43 a m. moon in con-
junction with Mercury; p. m, planet
Neptune stationary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
MORE PAY WANTED.

Springfield, Ill, March 30.-The
house finance committee yesterday re
ported out with a favorable recommen-
dation house bill $40, which provides
that members of the general assembly
shall receive a salary of $4,000 a term,
10 cents a mile mileage, and 500
session for stationery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
THREE sUBPOENAED.

Senator Womack, Senator Isley
and former Representative Burgett
were today served with subpOenas
10 appear next Thursday before the
senate bribery committee. Burgett
IS the present doorkeeper of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30
CHOOSE
COMMISSIONERS
Election, Instead of Appoint
ment of Civil Service Of
ficers Provided.
ILLINOIS HOUSE AMENDS
Close Vote on Change in State Wide
Bill-More Pay for LcgisIat-
orS Favored.

Springfield, Ill, March 30.-By a
the state wide civil service bill to-
day, so as to provide for the cleo
ton of state civil service commits
sioners, instead of their appointment
by the governor The debate was
bitter. Chiperield. arguing in ia
vor of the election OF commissioners.
made a bitter attack upon the gov
ernor, declaring that Every man
who does not agree with him (the
GOVERNOR has the mark of the cross
put upon his brow"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-30

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
BEAUTY IN DRESSED WOODS
Enlarged Butt and Irregular Growths
Produce Most Beautiful lumber
When Dressed.

Beauty In dressed woods is from
:wo causes which can be found by a
study Of the growth Of trees. The in
nerent cause ID the grain, or the sill
YER lines which radiate from the pith
% the trees circumference and sepa-
rate each seasons growth. The for
eign cause is the result Of irregular
growth.
During the growing life OF a tree
there are many chances Of accident
that may divert a cylindrical growth
Or cause a variation in fiber that be-
comes accentuated as the tree at
tains its growth. When one side Of
. tree receives the stress of the
weather, and the other Is sheltered,
It gives the tree spiral growth. or
.. twist, as in the accompanying Illus
tration. Each year this growth be-
comes more pronounced. The break
ing of limbs and embrasures cause
odd growths. An early warm spell
viii cause the sap to ascend and a
cold snap will set in and check the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
RABBITS DAMAGE THE TREES
Considerable Loss Each Year May Be
Averted by Proper Application
Of Remedies.
(By j.. q. MUNDELL.,

The time Of year is at hand when,
in many localities, the rabbits will
begin to do damage to young shade
and fruit trees where they are not pro-
tected by some means Considerable
loss occurs each year by the rabbits
girdling the trees. Painting the trunk
Of the trees with either of the washes
mentioned in the following formulas
will prevent the injury II properly
done.
Formula No. /. Slack in water over
night the quantity Of unslaked lime
needed for the work In the morning
add enough water to make a good
thick wash Stir the mixture well,
and to each III gallons Of the wash
add two tablespoonsful Of Paris green.
Take care to mix well In the wash
Apply to the trunk of the tree with
an ordinary paint brush; keep the
wash stirred up so the ingredients
will not settle to the bottom OF the
pail.
Formula No. 2. Slack the lime as
above and stir in just before using in
place of the Paris green from one
half pound to one pound Of arsenate
Of lead to each aiiful Of the wash.
A handful Of salt added to the wash
Of the tree. Apply this wash in the
same manner as In No /.
Formula No. 8. Take equal parts
Of unslaked lime and COW manure and
add enough water to make a thick
wash, and apply with brush This
makes a cheap and effective remedy
to keep rabbits from gnawing young
trees.
Formula No. A. Make wash Of
equal proportions OF sulphur, stove
SCOT and unslaked lime. Put In enough
water with these ingredients to make
thick paint. Apply with brush in
the ordinary manner.
1t takes no extraordinary skill or
practice to make and use any Of the
washes given In the above formulas.
All the care that will be necessary
will be to mix them carefully and ap-
ply in d workmaniike manner. In
formulas l and 2, two ounces Of
strychnine may be added instead Of
the Paris grees or arsenate of lead.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
careIess and cappy.

We have undertaken to blend In
one the best OF the two proberbial
conditionsto be careless and happy.
hairless and cappy. We are now hap.
py and cappy, and frequently careless
as well. A pretty figure may be con.
jured up--a figure in leaf-green satin
yelled with rose and silver shot
gauze.
The dark hair is covered by sal
lor's cap. point and all. worn fatty
over the whole head. the point falling
at the back Instead Of being made
Of scarlet cashmere. it IL Of the gauze
over silver tissue, and studded with
pink and yellow topaz, while It hor
dered with great gray pear-shaped
pearls, these. Of coarse, hanging
around the back OF the neck and over
the soft hair in front.
We have taken to caps!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
HORTICULTURAL
klHSdjt5.ll

Strong one-year-old vines are most
desirable for planting.
Cultivation will benefit the trees for
few years after setting out.
II the wind blows the mulch on the
strawberry bed replace 1t in a hurry.
Late cultivation in the orchard
means late growth. which may be bad
II next winter Is hard one
1t is mistake to cultivate an or
chard on hillside. Nothing but good
sod will hold the soil there.
The spraying Of fruit. which was
practically unknown only few years
ago, is now well-developed science.
Whenever large limb is sawed
from the tree the wound should be at
once covered with wax or thick paint.
Fruit culture cannot be carried on
successfully without bees to effect fer
tilization through carrying pollen from
one blossom to another
A simple rule for the arrangement
OF dooryard trees and shrubs Is never
to set them In straight lines. but in
groups with curving boundaries.
The tree agents are abroad in the
land now. All right II you know the
houses they represent But be care
ful 70 set a guarantee that win hold.
When the thaw comes see that the
grapevine treliis Is put into nice con
ditlon. stralghten posts. Tighten
and fasten wires. Tie up the vines.
Remove and burn brush.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
PRUNING and Tree SURGERY.

Systematic pruning and tree sur
gerry are very closely related Tree
surgery includes the intelligent protec-
ton of all mechanical injuries and
cavities. Pruning requires previous
intimate knowledge of the habits Of
growth Of trees; surgery. on the other
hand. requires. in addition. knowl-
edge Of the best methods for making
cavities alright and preventing decay.
The caring for cavities in trees must
be urged as the only means of pre-
serving affected specimens. and the
preservation Of many noble specimens
has been at least temporarily assured
through the efforts Of those practicing
this kind Of work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10

what was the greatest baseball
play you ever saw?' asked friend Of
Governorelect John w. Tener.
sThe greatest play / ever saw said
he, took place in an amateur game
on town lot at Charleroi. The teams
were playing on wet field and an
outfielder who wore a derby hat went
after high fly. He came to little
pond and taking his eye of the ball
made jump to cross it. AS he was
lleaping the ball struck him ON the
head, went through the crown of his
hat and lodged there. The base run.
ner was out and the fielder had not
touched the ball with his hands. Can
you beat Washington Core
spondence Pittsburg Dispatch.