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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
PEMBERTON PANEL READY
Opening Arguments Are Heard in
Bribery Trial.

Springfield, III. March 9.-Twelve
men have been selected in the cir
cult court TO hear evidence against
State Senator 5. c. Pembertou and
former Representative Joseph Clark,
charged with conspiracy to secure a
bribe The last four were seated
after a wrangle among the attorneys.
William O'Haran of TaIkington
township was called to the jury box
and was accepted. Afterward it was
found that he lives on a farm owned
by Congressman James NJ. Graham.
Arguments on the question were
made. but the juror was finally re-
tanned. completing the panel. Open
ing arguments and evidence were
heard today. The case probably will
last throughout the week.
Secretary OF State Rose was the
first witness but his testimony
brought out nothing sensational.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
WOULD CELEBRATE
50TH ANNIVERSARY
Illinois Swedish Republicans Sug-
gest Convention Next Year to
Honor Ericsson.

Bloomington, March 9.-The con.
ventdon of the Illinois Swedish repub
hoan clubs sent kilograms to similar
conventions in session in Minnesota
Nebraska, and Massachusetts asking
for a national convention in Chicago
next year to celebrate the 5Oth ami
versary Of Ericsson day.
The committee on nominations re
ported:
President-George Johnson, Moline.
Vice president-William Ehr. Gales
burg
Secretary-Alfred A. Norton, Chi
cago
Treasurer-Charles Kjellquist. Rocl
Island.
They were elected without contest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
IN PHILIPPINES
SEEN AS BAR TO INDEPENDENCE

ministrauiou 5 policy. entered into COL
loquies as 70 the wisdom OF the atti-
tude Of the Filipino people in the con
troversy. and Quezon not only held his
own. but proved more than a match
for his questioners.
LAW VIOLATED.
He declared that the organic law Of
the Philippines. passed by congress a.
The request of President Mckinley. ex-
pressIy provided that not more than
$500 acres Of the public domain could
be purchased by a corporation. and not
more than % acres by AZ individual
He explained that The object Of this
legislation was t9 prevent the exgloita
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09

tion Of the islands. He then directed
attention to the fact that American
sugar interests had found a way 10
purchase $500 acres of the friar lands
in direct violation of the spirit Of the
law and policy as described il the Or
ganic act.
PEOPLE OPPOSE.
The people al large in the Philip
pines" said Mr- Qnezon. are yery
much against the policy OF selling friaT
lands or public lands in larger quaint
ties than is provided by the organic
act There perhaps might be somz
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
BY TAV.

Especial Correspondence Of The Argus)
Washington, March 7.-An able AMI
emphatic protest against the action Of
the United States government in per
hitting the exploitation of the rich
friar lands in the Philippines by tha
sugar trust was made before an inves
ttgating committee by Manuel L. Que
zon. resident commissioner.
Quezon is a Filipino and although a
young man. has made a most favorable
impression for his people upon the
members Of congress. One or two
members OF TIE committee 7ho appa-
emily were il sympathy with the ad-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
BOSS cox FREED OF
CONTEMPT CHARGE
Two Attorneys Of Bar Committee for
Him, the Other Taking OPP
pOsite View.

Cincinnati, o., March 9.-George b.
Cox, the indicted politician was held
today not to be in contempt of court
by two members Of the committee Of
three attorneys appointed to inyesti-
gate the statement purporting to have
been made by him in a newspaper re
hecting on the grand jury which in
dicted him The other member of the
committee held Cox was in contempt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
to meet an attack at any moment
FEDERALs WIN FIGHT.

FEDERALS WIN FIGHT.
In a battle at Casas Graudes Monday
it is said the federals completely rout-
ed the insurrectos and the latter re
treated towards Sonora. There were
heavy casualties on both sides. The in
surrectos, it is reported, lost three ma
chine guns, large quantity of ammu
milton and many horses.
HEAR OF BATTLE.
Salt Lake City, Utah, March 8
The Mormon church authorities are
in receipt of a telegram from the
Mormon colony at Dublan, Mexico,
telling of the Casas Grandes battle
About 500 federals and 900 in
surrectos were engaged. The rebel
loss was 200 and the federal zoe.
SOCIALIST "REPUBLIC" FAILS.
MexicaH, Mexico. March 9.-Without
firing a hostile gun, the army Of liber-
alton, which was TO have established a
socialistic republic in lower Califor-
MIA, with this town of adobe houses
as the capital, has been beaten. When
the federals come there is a probabil-
ity they will find nobody to fight
In the face of the enemy, which is
expected to attack the town at any
hour, a handful of insurrectos still
maintaining the rife pit, again voted
a lack of confidence in the leader
ship of I.eyve and Berthold. John X.
Turner, the writer, said TO be close
TO the revolutionary junta in Los An
geles. declared them both outlaws" "
and asserted that the junta would
withdraw all support if they did not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
CRAZY NEGRO ON
TEAR KILLS EIGHT

Glasgow, KY, March 9.-"Doc'
May, a negro believed insane. killed
a negro deputy sheriff and seven mem
bers Of a family in Hart county last
night.
The negro was captured in a swamp
this afternoon near Boiling Springs,
after being wounded by the posse
which was pursuing him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
AVALANCHE KILLS
NINETEEN WORKERS
Nearly as Many More Fatally Hurt
when Russian Building Il
Crushed

TiGis. Trans Caucasia, Russia, March
9.-An avalanche crushed a working
mems tenement near here today.
Nineteen persons were killed and lG
others probably fatally injured. Sev-
enty more sustained minor hurts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09

several disputed points. 1t is stated
The present note gives assurance the
Chinese government purposes to
abide by the treaty of 1881, and
concludes by expressing the hope
Russia viii appreciate China's re-
peated attempts AT friendlin liness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
HILL IS ORDERED HOME
Anba>eador 20 Germany to ReCc.v
Instructions at Washington.

Washington March David Jayne
Hill. American ambassador TO Ger
many. has been ordered to WashingtoL
10 discuss several matters pending be.
tween the two governments. The pot
ash controversy, it is learned, will be
the principal subject for consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
DYNAMITE USED ON
lNTERURBAN BRIDGE
Pier of Structure of Illinois TraLtiJn
Company at Springfield Is
Damaged.

Springfield, H., March Am at
tempt was made last night to wreck
the Illinois Traction company's via
duct near here. The foundation of one
of the steel pieEE was wrecked by dy-
Mantle. Dynamite also wrecked the
foundation Of the shaker at the Capital
Coal company mine east of Spring
field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
TAFT LEAVES
CAPITAL FOR
eleven DAYS

Washington, March 9.-The pres
ident and party leave Washington
this afternoon to be away until
March 20. Tomorrow night Taft will
address the southern commercial
congress. He will then go to At
lanta, Ga, to remain until March 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
TO FILE THREe-EYE
APPEAL SHORTLY?

Chicago. March 9.-The attorney
representing President Tearney Of
the Three-Eye league in the court
action following Waterloo's fight
against being ousted said today he
expected TO file an appeal within a
day or two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
HUGHES HEADS
POSTAL RATES
INVESTIGATION

Washington. March 9-An official
announcement was made al the White
house today 6at Associate Justice
Hughes. Of the United States supreme
court. had been designated as head
OF the commission TO investigate sec
ond-class postage rates. especially
VII r-<ere-1s - -lgazines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
DIVORCE MURDER CAUSE

Chicago Street Car Conductor Kills
MotheT-in-IaW-WOu Wife.
Chicago. March 9.-Mrs. Ella Van
else. aged 90, died today from bullet
wounds inflicted last evening by her
s0n-inlaw. William J. QUirk, a street
car conductor, who also shot and ser
iously injured his wife. He was being
sued for divorce and is now in Jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
FOR Zeal Things in Texas.

Austin. Texas, March 9.-In the leg
isIauTe Yesterday Representative
Dunn introduced a bill prohibiting the
use. sale, CT manufacture of false
teeth, false hair, wooden legs, and
hobble skirts within this state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
Is Feature of the Day at
the Southern CONNER
ciaI Congress.
WILL SPEAK TONIGHT
George w. Perkins Comes Out
in Favor of Publicity as a
Cureall. ~.

Atlanta. Ga, March 9-This is Roose-
welt day at the southern commercial
congress. Roosevelt will not address
the convention until tonight He ar
rived early this morning and was es-
corted to a hotel by officials of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
REBELS IN
BIG DEFEAT
Reported That Mexican
Government Troops
Won Battle.
CASUALTIES HEAVY
Chihuahua Said to Be Sur
rounded and in Danger of
Attack at Any Time.

FL Paso. Texas, March 9.-Business
men of this city, just returned from
chihuahua. say the place is completely
surrounded and railroad bridges and
tracks torn up and wires cut. The fed
eral garrison of 1900 men is prepared
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09

Overland route OF the Southern Pa
.cific. Heavy snowslides between Emil
grant Gap and Cisco have tied up all
traffic. The coast route will be in
operation hardly before Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
CFrorn' noon today to- noon tomorrow
Sun sets $50, rises 6-1s; moon sets
4 -O2 g. m; moon farthest north and
highest: moon in conjunction with
planet Neptune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
NO IMMUNITY
is allowed IN
oath TUB CASE

Detroit, Mich March 9.--JUdge Der
nisOn IN the federal court mere today
cyerruled tEe plea for Immunity enter
"a By The defendants in the criminal
ska Cf the government against the so
called bath tub" trust.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
RUSSIA GETS THE
REPLY OF CHINA
OrientaIs Repeat Intention of Abid-
ing by Treaty-Cte Past
Efforts.

Peking, March 9.-The foreign
board has handed the Russian min
lister Chinas reply to the Russian
request for an explicit statement on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
WILL CONTINUE TO ISSUE
Government Lets Contract for stamp
ed Envelopes and Wrappers.

Washington, March BY signing
a contract for the manufacture and
printing OF stamped envelopes and
newspapers today. Postmaster Gen
eraI Hitchcock ended. for at least four
years. the question Of the government
issuing this class Of printed matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
CsiI Tor Esnl,s' Condition.

Washington. March 9.-The control
Ter OF the treasury today issued cal
for a statement Of the condition OF M
ti0naI banks at the close OF business
Tuesday. March Z
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
The Weather
Forecast TIL p. M. Tomorrow fol
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

ana NTCIIIIIys
Generally cloudy and cooler to-
night and Friday, the lowest tenn
perature tonight will be above the
freezing point.
Temperature at a. N. Al. Highest
yesterday SO, lowest last night Al.
Velocity of wind at a. n. 3 miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at p. IN. IS.
a. : q. N. S4.
Stage of water rs, a rise Of /.
Only slight changes will occur in
the Mississippi from below Dubuque
to Muscatine.
J. N. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09

obey the mandate Of the men and step
down.
In spite Of this Leyve and Berthold
remain defiant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
southern Paeifie Damaaed.

San Francisco, March 9.-Train
service continues to suffer from the
effects of three days rain on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
WILL CORRECT EVILS.

And ii connection with the rela-
tions of business TO the government.
believe that publicity, full and frank.
will go a very long way toward COT
rectiug any evils that exist and pre-
venting any that may threaten.
Each day il becomes more and
more apparent that all questions in
this country must be settled at the
bar of public opinion"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09

chamber OF commerce and the commer-
cial congress and several companies of
soldiers This afternoon Roosevelt will
address the colored people and be en-
tertaincd at the capital City club.
Perkins FOR PUBLICITY.
George ". Perkins of New York de
livered the speech that attracted prob
ably the most attention yesterday. He
smoke on Modern Indu5trialism, "
and in the course of his address
strongly advocated publicity by busi-
ness concerns
More and more is public opinion
demanding full, open and honest ac-
counting from business concerns, "
said Mr. Perkins, and the more far
sighted business concerns that adopt
ed such methods a few years ago are
having less trouble with their labor
and the public than other concerns,
because both their labor and the pub
lie know what the profits Of the bust
ness are and what percentage its la
Dor IS receiving in wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
ENGtNEER> LEAVE

I.eayeUWorth. Kas., MarcAs.-Th
srd battalion Of engineers left For
Leavenwcrrh ta.s morning for III
South
a long line of freight oars CARRIE
the big pontoon beats aud 9rA=
equipment of the engineers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-09
FIRST TROOPS Due.

san Antonio expects the first de-ach-
mont Of uCcas this afternoon a re
port from that point says an ahund-
ance of ball cartridges. shrapncl. and
other busiucss-HRe ordnance has been
provided. No orders were received aS
10 blanE ammunition
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IN STEADY SIRE AN.

P1lesrip~, Texas March 81 steady
cream of -rorr ram gaasad through
.b.- ->ry las ri=a5 and today eurouta
=. Szu antonio and Galveston
cSFH READY~To START.
-. Paul Mimi March 9.-The 2Sth
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-06
VALUABLE INVENTION
Former. Residents Of North Dakota In
vent Machine for Setting
h Type.

Hankinson News: The invention OF
type-setting machines has revolution
lied the printing business during the
past twenty years, but the price here
tofore charged for the only practical
machine on the market has made 1t
impossible for country papers to make
use of it. The standard linotype ma
chine costs $4,000 and is so complicated
that an expert Is required to keep it
in running order. Owing to the cost
of the machine and the expert labor
necessary to operate 1t. few are used
outside of the large cities.
There is an unlimited market for a
typesetting machine simple enough In
construction to meet the needs Of
country Offices and at a price within
reason. It has remained for the Peder-
sen brothers of Minneapolis (sons of
Nels Petersen formerly Of Greendale
township. to perfect such a machine.
The Pedersens are practical linotype
compositors and are engaged in the
lob printing business in Minneapolis.
For several years they have been
working on typesetting invention and
now have it perfected. In appearance
It is similar to the Mergenthaler ma
chine now in general use throughout
the world. but II is much less compli-
Gated and can be manufactured and
sold for Just half the price Of the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-06
JOKE ON HOST At
Pig KILLING bee
GUEST TAKES A PoRKER AND
HOST DOESN'T THINK 1T
FUNNY.

jamestown, N. D., March 6-The hill
arious festivities at a pig killing bee on
a Montpelier farm turned quickly to
seriousness and the rapid development
Of some amateur sleuths when it was
discovered that a guest had taken
away one Of the pigsN as a. joke. 1t is
said that unless the tangle is straight
ened out with little delay there may
be a spectacular legal controversy, if
not some real pugilism, in the neigh
borhood
A large number Of guests arrived
at the farm house for the killing
party and the butchering went mer-
rily on with everyone enjoying him
self to the limit All went we'll until
1t came to cut down the dressed hogs
when only six were found where there
had been seven.
The owner of the pigs and host OF
the party did not believe that hog
body could be made to vanish in the
transition from life to death although
the scene was one of merriment, and
began an investigation.
He soon learned that one of the
guests who accompanied by a friend
had said his adieux early. had been
seen loading a dressed hog in his
sleigh. Further sleuthing disclosed the
story OF an accident in which the oc-
cupants of the sleigh, including the pig
had been dumped in the snow. Then
tired Of their silent companion, OF
fearing that he might get them into
trouble despite his silence, they left
him In the care OF farmer who lived
near the place of the accident anC
drove on their way.
The owner thought this might have
been q joke, although from the first hi
admitted he did not see the point with
pig meat at the present price, and gave
the misleaders Of the pig a specific
number OF hours in which to return
his property or face a judge whom ht
prophesied would be devoid of any
sense of humor on the subject.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-06
REUNION OF n. D.
PEOPLE AT MEDFORD

Medford N. D., March 6.--The third
annual banquet of the North Dakota
society of the Rogue river valley was
held in st. Marks Guild hall, at Med
ford, ore. This was the largest re-
union in the history of the society,
there being 1856 persons present, TWEEN
ty- seven families having moved to the
valley from North Dakota since the
last meeting of the society. Niagara
and Valley City had the largest repre-
sentation with Grand Forks a close
third.
AS each person arrived a label bear
ing his name and the place In North
Dakota from which he had come was
pinned on, thereby saving formal in
productions and adding to the sociabil-
| ity of the occasion. When the ban
ouet hour arrived the guests were
seated at FIVE long tables beautifully
decorated with hyacinths, myrtle and
cut flowers.
After partaking of the sumptuous
feast the following programme was
rendered:
Address Of Welcome--Pres. d. w
Luke, Grand Forks.
instrumental Duet-Misses Treichler
and English, Niagara.
Remarks-Pr Presiding Elder Moore
Grand Forks.
Solo, vocal-Miss Phoebe Hanson
Fargo.
The programme was followed by the
election Of officers for the ensuing
year.
President-F. E. Merrick, Devils
Lake.
vice President--D. MeKillop, Elmer,
Vice Preaident--E. E. Rorapaugh
Grand Forks.
Secretary Treasurer John Fl. Gar
kin, Hillsboro.
After the election Of officers the ta-
bIes were cleared away and dancing
INDUCED In for the remainder OF tbs
i evening by the young people Mucf
praise is due Pres. p. w. Luke and
Il Mrs. IT. H. Herrick, chairman OF thu
banquet committee for the success O
the affair.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-06
ESSEN FOUND
NOT GUILTY
BoWBELs CASE ENDS IN FAVOR
OF DEPENDENT CHARGED
BY DAUGHTER.

Bowbells, N. D., March 6.-The first
case called at the Bowbells term OF
court was the case of the state OF
North Dakota against Carl Essen. The
charge preferred against Mr.. Essen
was made by his daughter, who charg-
ed him with a criminal assault.
Feeling against the defendant ran
high after the testimony Of the girl
on direct examination. Her story
however, was picked to pieces on her
cross examination. Nevertheless the
outcome for the defendant, Z. r. Sink
Ter of Minot. began his plea for the
defendant, who had been deserted by
his wife, and whose very child turned
against him.
From beginning to the end the case
was stubbornly fought, and since last
Monday the courtroom was packed
with spectators.
The fury was out about an hour
after having been charged by Judge
Leighton, and brought in a verdict OF
not guilty.
Murder Case Next.
Otto senson. on trial on charge OF
rnansianghter Is the next case. Mr.
BENSON and a companion, while drunk,
were riding home in a wagon, and
got into a quarrel
In the midst Of the fray, 1t is al
legged. Benson pulled out penknife
and struck his companion In the neck
cutting the jugular vein. The man
bled to death before medical assist
ancs could be, secured.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-06

A Stuart's Tablet not only aids di-
gestion, but it actually does the di-
costing itself. In other words it fur
nishes exactly the same elements for
the digestion OF food as the natural
juices of the stomach. The stomach,
therefore, is not called upon to do any
of the work except to churn the juices
furnished by the tablet and then push
the digested food along into the in
testines where 1t will be still further
digested and the strength taken up by
the blood to be carried to the muscles
and nerves OF the body.
SO by taking Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablet after meal you give the stom-
ach the rest 1t needs in which to mend
itself and grow well again. And you
absolutely prevent the souring of any
food, the formation Of any poisonous
gases, belching. foul breath or consti-
patton.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets have done
more for humanity and have caused
more rejoicing than any other one
agency that can be named.
Every druggist everywhere sells and
personally recommends Etuart's Dys.
pepsia Tablets. The price is SO cents
per box. II you first wish to try then
! sample package Will be sent you free
ii you write to f. A. stuart CO., Isl
Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-06
FAMINE In FLAX
seed PREDICTED
FARMERS ARE WARNED TO
PLACE ORDERS EARLY, oW.
ING TO CROP SHORT.
AGE LAST YEAR.

st. Paul, Mimi, March 6.-Linseed
oil and paint manufacturers are sound
ing warning to fax farmers to place
their orders for seed with their local
seedmen at once, to assure themselves
Of a supply at seeding time. Last year
there was a shortage of 100000
bushels in the crop, due to almost
complete failure of the crop in North
Dakota and reduced yields in South
Dakota and Minnesota, which districts
must supply this years seed.
In case local seedmen cannot fill
orders for high class seed, farmers are
requested to apply to agricultural ex-
pertinent stations and big buyers of
seed for relief.
The agricultural colleges of Mime