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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
VERDICT OF SUICIDE.
POSSE CATCHES A NEGRO
Iowans Drag Him TO Jail for Attack
ing White Girl.

Boone, Iowa, Aug. 1s.-Harry
Perkins, negro. was captured by
crowd of nearly a hundred angry
miners near Ogden. in Boone county.
yesterday afternoon and brought to
this city, where he was lodged in
jail charged with an attempted as
sault upon Cecilia Kouri, Russian
girl, near Ogden, yesterday morning.
The girl was in the habit Of visiting
the mining camps in this section sell
ing articles of clothing. Perkins was
caught in cornfield about a mile
from the scene. A charge of rob-
berry also has been preferred against
him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
ATWOOD COVERS
HALF OF JOURNEY
Aviator Has Travelled Over Six
Hundred Miles of Trip to
New York.
REACHES ERIE TONIGHT
Starts From Cleveland on q o5-mile
Air Line Shoot-Machine
Attached.

ATwooD's TRAVELS THURSDAY.
Left Toledo-10:29 g. m
Arrived Venice-11 2S e. m.
Left Venice-1:1S p. N.
Arrived Sandusky-1:2 % p. 10.
Left Sandusky-3:1 p. m.
Arrived Cleveland-4:4 A. p. m
Distance travelled during day - 123
miles.
Actual flying tine--2 hours, 20 min
utes.
Distance from st. Louis-673 miles
Total actual flying time-13 hours,
15 minutes.
Distance from Cleveland to New
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
STEAD DEFENDS &c FARE
Illinois Attorney General Files En-
ceptions to Federal Rulings.

Springfield, ILL.,. Aug. 1S.-Attor-
ney General Stead yesterday fled in
the federal court exceptions to rul-
ings of Special Master Allen in the
case OF the Chicago, Peoria and St.
Louis railway, contesting the valid
ity of the cent fare law. The spe-
ctal master held that a cent fare
could be charged. The attorney gem
eral contends taht the master has no
legal right to fix rates. He says II
the finding is confirmed by the court
it will result in unjust discrimina-
ton against passengers of the road
at noncompetitive points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
TAFT is INVITED TO
RIVER CONVENTION
Asked to Address Delegates 10 Up
per Mississippi Association at
Alton.

Quincy, ILL.,, Aug. lS.-President
Taft has under consideration an in
vitation 10 attend the next conven-
ton OF the Upper Mississippi River
Improvement association and ad-
dress the delegates. The meeting
viii occur at Alton, Ill, at some date
in October TO be fixed after il is de-
termined whether the president can
accept the invitation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
1911 APPLE CROP
TO Be A BUMPER

Boston, Aug. 1S.-New York state
and the middle west viii have a bum
per apple crop this year for export
shipments, according to a bulletin Of
the Boston chamber OF commerce Is
sued today. The far west. Virginia
and New England have fallen OF some
what. but New York, Michigan. Mis-
souri,. Arkansas. Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Nebraska and Kansas have 80 per cent
more apples than last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
LAW BROKEN MAY 10.
EH-Shah Murdered.

Teheran, Aug. 1s.-It is reported
here that Mohammed ALI Mira, the
former shah who recently returned
from exile in Russia and started an
uprising TO regain his throne. has
been assassinated. The last previous
news concerning him, received Tues
day, said he was in full flight after
a crushing defeat Of his forces by
government troops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
peIIverY Zone Extended.

Announcement is made by the
Wells-Fargo Express company that
hereafter 1t will make deliveries Of
consignments to all parts of the city
of Rock Island without extra charge.
Heretofore all OF the companies have
restricted their delivery territory
The wells-Fargo is'fhe first to take
in the whole city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
ALL RECORDS CALLED FOR.

Washington, Aug. 1S.-AIl rec
ords of the department of agricul-
ture embracing copies OF pure food
decisions or regulations changed
through protests of interested man
ufacturers," will be called for by
the house committee that is investi-
eating the charges against DR.. Wiley
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
WOMAN AGED 113
DIES IN MISSOURI

Springfield. No. Aug. 1s.-Mrs. Ra-
chel Blount. 113 years old. believed 10
have been the oldest person IN Mis-
souri,, died at her home in Howell
county last night When Mrs. Blount
vas 100 years Of age blue spots ap-
peared on her forehead and never left
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
Distinguished Chicago Au-
thor Dies From an Over
dose of Drugs.
INQUEST IS ORDERED
Passing of Popular Young Wo.
man Will Be Shock to Her
Readers.

Chicago, Aug. 1s.-An inquest into
the death of Myrtle Reed Mccullough
the Chicago authoress, who died last
evening from an overdose of a drug
believed to have been taken with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
srIbery IndIetments oIsmIssed.

San Francisco. Aug. 1s.-In accord
ance with the imperative writ of the
district court Of appeals. Superior
Judge William P. Lawlor dismissed the
indictments in the trolley bribery
case against Patrick Calhoun, TREY
L. Ford, ThornwelI MUIlally and Will
lam N. Abbott, officials of the United
Railroads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
Will Digest All of Testi-
mony Secured by In
vestigation.
DELAY IS EXPECTED
President Too Busy With Other
Questions to Give Neces-
. Sary Attention.

Washington, Aug. 1S.-President
Taft does not expect to settle the
Wiley case before the adjournment
OF the present session of congress.
The closing days of the session pre-
sented to him so many important
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

CFrom noon today TO noon tomorrow
Sun sets $50, rises $40; moon rises
11:3o p. m; planet Mercury still visi-
BILE, setting shortly after the sun; $50
p. m, eastern time, all Jupfter's four
principal satellites close on west of
planet, No. 2 being below No. 4. Sat
urn and Mars separating nightly In
east about midnight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
guicidaI Intentions. began today.

suicidal intentions, began today.
AS Myrtle Reed, her name before
marriage, Mrs. Mccullough was dis
tinguished for her fictionaI love
stories. 'Old Lavender and Lace
was one of her best known works.
WEDS A BUSINESS MAN
Her wedding to a Chicago business
man two years ago was a surprise to
her friends. She was a young wo-
man of an unusually sunny disposi-
ton and her acquaintance are
loath to believe that, in view of her
apparent happiness and prosperity,
she should desire to end her earthly
existence.
TELLS HOW TO MANAGE MAN.
Only a few months ago Mrs. Nc
Cullough startled the country with
an interview in which she gave a
most original version of man and the
manner in which he could be sue
cessfully managed by woman.
VERDICT OF SUICIDE.
The corOner's jury this afternoon
returned a verdict that Mrs. McCuI-
Tough committed suicide by taking
an overdose Of sleeping powder
while temporarily insane from in
somnia and depression.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
Roatand ImproxInn.

Paris, Aug. 1s.-Edmond Rostand
poet and playwright, who was ser.
iously injured in an automobile &C
cident near Biartttz, passed a good
night His condition is reported sat
lsfactory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
RAILROAD IS
SUED BY US.

Duluth, Mimi, Aug. 1S.-Suit has
just been instituted in the United
States circuit court by order of At
torney General Wickersham against
the Duluth, AIissabe & Northern
railway, on a charge Of breaking
a federal law, which is described as
an "act TO promote the safety of en-
ployes to 16 successive hours" The
government demands damages of
$4,000. based upon the number of
employees on the train.
LAW BROKEN MAY 10.
1t is the first suit of it's kind fled
in the state. The petition was filed
by Attorney General Houpt and
states that the law was violated May
10 by the defendant company be-
tween the stations OF Proctor and
Coleraine, MINI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
Good FIyino Weather.

Chicago. Aug. 1S.-Another day of
almost perfect flying weather greeted
the aviators when the hour for the
opening of the meet approached.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
The Weather

Forecast TIL 7 p. NJ. Tomorrow, TOT
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Fair tonight and probably Satur'
day, not much change In tempera'
ture.
Highest temperature yesterday 81
lowest Sc, at a. m II.
Precipitation up to a. m, none
Velocity OF wind 8 miles an hour
Relative humidity at z p. m. 81
at a. m. ~.
Stage OF water 81. fall OF 2 in
last "a hours
JIM. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18

matters that the president has been
unable to take up the case in detail.
If adjournment comes within a few
days the papers in the Wiley case
will be taken by the president to
Beverly. He intends to read all the
testimony offered before the house
committee which is investigating the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18

Cleveland, Ohio. Aug 1S-Ninety-
five miles in an air line to Erie, Pa,
was Atwood's schedule for his fight
today. Atwood, who has already Gov
cred more than half of his 1,265 miles
of his proposed flight from st. Louis
to New York, said he did not expect
to leave Cleveland until after Il
Q cock. If he lands at Erie for The
igbt it will DC the shortest one day
.uI ne has made since he left st Louis
last Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
CRITICISM FOR OTHERS.

That there may be some criticism
of officials of the department other
than DR.. Wiley is the belief here to-
day. although the president has
spent but little time in a discussion
of the whole affair
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
GIVES $500 BOND.

The attachment of Atw.r,d's biplane
last night by a constable acting for
the Standard Oh company VIII not de.
lay the flight. The hond he furnished
more than ooSers the amount Of the
claim, which is said TO be $50 for oil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18

pressed themselves as satisfied with
the response TO the strike order. They
claimed 100000 men had quit work.
Conditions in the provinces are some
what more serious than in and about
London West England was complete
ly cut of. and there was some disor-
der at Birmingham. At Manchester
business is at a standstill. as the team
steTs were still out today, while at
Liverpool chaos was complete.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
MERCHANDISE DELAYED.

New York, Aug. 1S.-The effects of
the strike in Liverpool is beginning to
be felt.by New York merchants. Mer-
chandise that-is wanted badly has not
arrived, and agents on the other side
cable il is impossible to ship goods.
Imports from England have fallen off
nearly so per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
TRAIN SERVICE SUSPENDED.

Train service at Liverpool was prac-
tically suspended. Platforms at that
place were piled high with baggage
belonging chiefly to Americans who
had gone there with the hope of secur-
ing passage TO America on outgoing
liners. Throughout Wales, where the
unions are strong, there is almost total
stoppage Of traffic. AS the day pro-
gressed serious reports came in. The
strikers took possession of a railway
line at Llanelly, a seaport of Wales,
and succeeded in repulsing the police
who attempted to drive them off
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18
ON HIS WAY TO ERIE.

York-622 miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-18

The union leaders this afternoon ex-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13
COUNTY PAY DAY
TOMORROW But NO
PAY TO Be HAD

months pay tomorrow will have to
set along without, and there will be
considerable pilil1ia in many homes
of woTkmen.
The supervisors will pass the ap-
preparation bill on second reading this
evening, and may hold a special meet
ing to pass it on third reading to-
morrow. Even if they should do SO,
and Mayor Fern signed it at once,
it couldn't go into effect for another
ten days.
An amendment of the municipal
act has been suggested, to prevent
the recurrence of the present trouble.
AS the law stands the appropriation
bill expires with the board which
rasses it, but the new board cannot
pass bill of its own within much
less than a month, even if it goes
through without hitch of Disagree
ment 1t is proposed to provide that
the old law shall continue In effect
until a substitute is provided.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13

There are no signs of any agree
ment between the mayor and the ma
iority of the board of supervisors, and
the regular meeting of the board this
evening is not likely to witness any
progress towards adjusting their diff
ferences. There will probably be a
disapproval of another of the mayors
appointees.
At the last meeting the board de-
ferred action on the appointment OF
John H. De Fries, as road overseer
for the district of Eva. Mayor Fern
charged that the present incumbent
had been doing too much politics and
wasn't fit for the job, and on motion
of Supervisor Low, an investigation
was ordered. The result that will
show tonight, it is said, is that the no
mination of De Fries will be turned
down, as were the other road depart
ment nominations, which will have
the effect of keeping the present in
cumbent, W ho,acording to supervis
ors who have been investigating, has
a high record for efficiency.
The mayors charge that govern
ment mules were used by the super
visor on election day, to carry voters
is said to have been partially sustain
ed, but the board is disposed to lool
with lenience upon this violation o
the proprieties.
Mayor Fern, it is said, has no new
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13
.SHERMANS DANGER
GRAVE, But NOT Due
TO LIGHT CHANGES

Widest blundering about the Molo-
kai and Makapuu lights characterizes
a story in this mornings Advertiser,
relative to an alleged narrow escape
the transport Sherman had from run
ming ashore on the Molokai reefs
night before last.
So far as reference to the lights
goes, there is absolutely nothing in
the story which accords with the
truth. 1t is wrong in asserting a lack
of official information to mariners
about the lights in question. It's de-
scriptions of the respective lights are
quite false.
To make the official contradiction
of the Advertisers statements given
below understood, the following para
graphs from the yar~ are quoted:
Upon the charts of the transport
Sherman there are noted three lights,
which serve as guides to steamers
passage from the open sea between
Oaku and Molokai. One is the flash
light on Makapuu Point; another is
the fixed light on Molokai near
the leper settlement, and the third is
the well-known Diamond Head light.
The charts of the Sherman set forth
that Makapuu light is flash and the
one on Molol;ai fixed beacon. -
"But the Molokai light, since Janu
airy 1, 1911, has been flash light
similar to the one at MakapIu Poipt
And that recent change threatened
the lives of nearly thousand people
as the Sherman came close up to the
Islands after a seven-d day voyage from
San Francisco"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13

Lieutenant Sahm, L. S. N, Inspec
tor of Lighthouses for the district OF
Hawaii, exhibited an official volume
in The Star office this morning, with
the remark
There is the List of Lights and Fog
Signals, issued, as the title page
shows, in the year 1909. Every mas
ter of ship is supposed to have a
copy of this book.
Here you will see it shows the
Molokai light as flashing white every
twenty seconds, and as established
September |, 1909. The Advertiser
says that prior to the first of January,
1911, the Molokai light was steady
light
"Such is not the case. 1t has never
Eeen a steady light. The only change
made on January 1 was that it was
changed to fash every ten seconds
instead of every twenty seconds.
There is no resemblance whatever
Letween Molokai and Makapuu lights,
as Makapuu shows steady white
seven and half seconds and eclipse
one and a half seconds.
From passengers on the steamer it
is learned that for time the position
of the vessel was regarded by the
otlirers as very grave. The matter
of assembling all the passengers on
deck was being considered, in order
to be ready for what might happen
and if the way to safety had not
been seen the stewards would have
been sent through the steamer tC
call all passengers from their state.
rooms.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13

Though it is said to be unlikely
that the mayor will veto the munich
pal appropriation bill, which is to
come up at the meeting of the board
of supervisors this evening, the en-
ployes of the city and county, road
workers and others, who have been
accustomed to being paid off twice
a month will not get their money
tomorrow. There will probably be a
large crowd of men after warrants
tomorrow, but Auditor Bicknell will
not have any warrants for them.
The old appropriation bill is dead and
the new one is not yet law.
The quickest time within which the
new bill can become law is about two
weeks, so that it will be the end of
the month before any money can be
paid out. The plan now is, therefore,
to have only one pay day for the
months pay tomorrow will have &C
laborers who were expecting half
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13
FELL FROM GANGWAY
AND WAS DROWNED

Early this morning Tony Ornellas, a
young Portuguese, who was employed
as a meat carrier by the Metropolitan
Meat Co., was drowned through falling
off the sailing vessel, Mary E. Foster,
lying at the Oceanic wharf.
Ornellas was due at the vessel at
about a quarter to six, but as no one
saw him go on board or meet with any
accident, the details can only be plac-
ed together by circumstantial evid-
ence. 1t is supposed that after he had
delivered the order of meat, he was
walking ashore again, and in che dark
ness he missed his footing, and fell
overheard, for nothing more was seen
of him until his body was recovered a
few hours later.
w. F. Heilbron, the manager of the
Metropolitan Meat Co, becoming
alarmed at the prolonged absence of
Ornellas, or Tony as he was Familiarity
called by nearly everyone, went out
personally, and made a canvass of the
places that were included in the daily
routes Coming to the Mary e. Foster,
while the captain and his wife were
having breakfast, he asked whether
the meat had been delivered or not,
and mentioned that Tony was missing.
It was then that the captains wife
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13
A FOLLOWER OF INFLUENZA.

An attack OF influenza Is often fol-
lowed by a persistent cough, which TO
many proves a great annoyance.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been extensively used and with good
success for the relief and cure of this
cough. Many cases have been cured
after other well known remedies have
failed. For sale by all dealers, Ben
son, Smith & Co., agents for Hawaii,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13
WON'T CONFIRM De FRIES, THE
SUPERVISORS STILL DEFY MAYOR

nominations to make, in the place of
those which were disapproved at the
last meeting. He may submit new
list at the regular meeting to be held
next Tuesday evening, but for the
present he is waiting to see what the
board does with De Fries. When De
Fries is turned down,-if he is,-the
mayor will have the complete list of
rejected nominations before him, and
may submit list of new names.
In the meantime the board shows no
disposition to change its attitude, nor
does the mayor. Unless a compromise
is reached the board will legislate
Road Supervisor Wilson out of office,
and the other road supervisors for
whose places the mayor named new
men, will hold on, under the provi-
sion of the act which makes their
terms last until successors are quail
4 ified
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13

suddenly recalled the cry Tor help that
she had only fancied that she had
heard, and she exclaimed: 'My God!
He is drowned; that was his cry
heard this morning" When she had
recovered somewhat from the sudden
ness of the shock, she told how early
in the morning she had heard splash,
Immediately followed by an agonized
cry for help. She listened, but as it
was not repeated, she fancied that she
must have been mistaken, and thought
no more about the matter until she
was reminded of 1t by the inquiry re-
garding the young mans whereabouts
by Mr.. Heilbron.
The police were Immediately noti-
fed, and dragging operations were be-
gun. These were soon successful,
and the body was recovered near the
spot where the youth must have fallen
overheard.
The deceased who was about twen-
ty-siX ~ ars old, had been in the employ
of the meat company for several years.
He was a great favorite among Gus
toners, who always referred to him
as Tony; many as a matter of fact did
not know his surname. He was an
opponent of Kaoo in the last Mara
thon race run a few months ago.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13
CRUISER EXPLOSION.

WASHINGTON, January ia cy-
Under head on the cTuiser Washing
ton blew out today, while the cruiser
was in the caribbeon Sea. None of
her men were injured.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13
LOOK FOR THE GREEN LIGHT.

Watch for the green light on Bethel
street tomorrow evening. 1t is in
the Empire theater building and leads
you 20 The Electric studio where you
may have your photo taken on postal
cards, four for half a dollar and a
dozen for a dollar. Pictures taken at
night. The latest popular Honolulu
sensation.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13
AFTER THE
RAILROADS

SACRAMENTO, January ia bill
extending the powers of the railroad
commission has been introduced in
both houses of the legislature, and was
the subject today of special message
from Governor johnson, urging it's
adoption.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13
TEMPTING BARGAINS TODAY.

Linen napkins and tea cloths are
among the leaders in the last week
of Sachs big clearance sale. See
the aG in today's paper and note the
tem0ting prices.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13
Swelling Wheat Is Being
Fed Daily To The Fishes

The work of removing the wheat
from the German steamer Erna is
progressing at a rapid rate. Day
after day many bags are taken out
of the hold, and the damaged grain
sorted from the unaffected.
Food Commissioner Blanchard is
conducting the examination, and so
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13
MRS. NATION
IS VERY ILL
Especial Gable to The STAR }

Especial Cable to The Star..)
EUREKA SPRINGS, Kansas, Janu-
airy 13.-Mrs. Carrie Nation, the IA
nous hatchet demolisher of saloons,
suffered stroke today and collapsed.
She is In a serious condition.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13
NY. CENTRAL.
COLLISION
BATAVIA, New York, January 49,
Four persons were killed and many in
jured in a collision on the New York
Central today.
RECEIVER CALLED FOR.

BALTIMORE, January 13.-The
United Surety Company is in the
hands of a receiver.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13

Remember, the FLORAL PARADE
needs YOUR help. Plan the decora-
tions for your car NOW.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13

CLEMENTS THE CHAIRMAN.
WASHINGTON, D. c., January 13.-
Clements has been made chairman Of
the Interstate Commerce commission.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13

far about 1000 bags have been sold
as being fit for use, while probably
5000 have been taken to sea in scows
and dumped among the western cur
rents. Some of this excellent wheat
apparently in good condition, but in
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-13

Fine Job Printing. Star once,