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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
MRS. GEORGE NJ. HOOVER.

At her home in Streator at 6
o'clock Sunday evening, occurred the
death of Mrs. Sarah NJ. Hoover, wife
of George NJ. Hoover and formerly
of this city. She was born in Pitts
burg in 1910 and is survived by her
husband and seven children as fol-
lows: J. E. Hoover. Mrs. Edith NJ.
Grantier and Mrs. Bessie McCaw, of
Chicago; John w. Hoover of Mile
stone, Canada; Lewis r. and Edward
Hoover of Clinton, Iowa, and Mrs.
Bertha Foster of Streator. The fun
eral was held this afternoon in
StreatOr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
GIRL SUICIDES BY
DRINKING POISON

A girl, aged about %, whose iden-
tity has not been learned, commit
ted suicide at 1915 this afternoon
in Central park, Davenport by drink
ing carbolic acid. A group of wo-
men were near and heard the girl
say, "Well, goodby" and turning
saw her lift the bottle containing the
acid A physician was summoned
and the girl was taken to st. Luke's
hospital, but death resulted a few
minutes after drinking the acid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
WHITE is STILL ON STAND
Claims He Did Not Demand $50, 900
for Confession"

Washington, Aug. 2.-Charles Az
White resumed the stand before the
orimer committee today and was sub
jected to an impromptu cross-examin'
alton as to his reform motive" in
accepting a bride. How much OF
the money you received did you turn
over to labor organizations he waa
asked.
Il don't know"
Did you take trips of riotous living,
spending money you received for the
good Of the public?'
Il took them to get data"
IF you wanted TO make an expose.
why were you afraid Of 800 bills be
ing marked?" asked Fletcher.
Il did not want to raise suspicion at
that time"
White said James Keeley Of the Chi.
cago Tribune, was mistaken when
he testified that White had wanted
$50, 900 for his so-called confession.
Condition Still Critical.
Paris, Aug. John w. Gates
was stronger today, but his condition
remains critical.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
NEGRO LAD STEALS WHEEL
Win Be Placed Under Charge of
Probation Officer.

George Williams, colored, was ar
rested last evening by Officer Pearson
charged with the theft of a bicycle
from George Meihack of Rock Island.
The lad, who is but IL years old, was
turned over TO the police matron. Dina
Ramser. She made arrangements for
the placing Of the lad IN the care Of
the probation oficer of Scott county.
The lads home Is IN Davenport. The
theft Of the wheel occurred in Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
HEAR CHICAGO SURGEON

DIR. III. Nj. Stowe to Read Paper Be
fore County Medical Society.
The August meeting of the Rock
Island County Medical society will
be held at the Watch Tower next
Tuesday evening. Supper will be
served at Z. DR.. II. NJ. Stowe of Chi
cago is announced to present a pa
per on Rupture of the Uterus" The
discussion that is to follow will be
opened by DR.. w. L. Allen of Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

schools. Ten years ago he removed to
Moline and since that time had been
employed by the Otis Elevator com
papy. He leaves his widow and father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. M. Bladel.
1882 Seventh avenue, Rock Island.
The funeral will be held in the home
of his parents. Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock and burial will be in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
Mrs. NeapoIitsna a Mother.

Sault Ste Marie, Ont, Aug. p
Mrs. Neapolitana, whose sentence Of
death was recently committed to life
Imprisonment following a nation
wide appeal for clemency gave birth
to a girl this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
Falls Hunting Burglars.

While hunting through his house for
burglars Monday night Alidor DeSauw
of East Moline slipped in the darkness
and fell, breaking his left arm near
the wrist. DeSauw was robbed last
March and he suspected that the job
was being repeated. He conducts a
general store in East Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

for disorderly conduct. Both were sent
to the county Jail to serve out their
fines. John Mickey. Herman Smitsn
and Charles Vohon were fined 81 and
costs for drunkenness and Victor Carl
SON was fined 50 and costs on q like
charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
Cruel to Horse,
Charged with torturing and beat

Charged with torturing and beat
-sIIIH 10 SuIM4 InqlLv 'esLoq sIq SUI
dale was arrested and brought be-
fore Justice c. w. Schroeder this
morning. He plead guilty to the
charge preferred against him and
was fined $25 and costs. George
Gilman, officer of the Rock Island
Humane society was the complain
ant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
HELD ON BURGLARY CHARGE
Rufus Jack Alleged to Have Stolen
Watch and Chain.

Yesterday afternoon Rufus Jack
was arrested by Officer Furlong on
a charge of entering the home Of
Hugh Bailey, 705 Seventh street,
and stealing a watch and chain, a
razor and other articles of value.
He was arraigned before Police Mag
istrate c. j. Smith this morning and
on the evidence submitted, was
bound over to the grand jury under
$1,000 bonds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
Woman is Fined.

Clara Miller was arrested last night
by Night Captain Reynolds for disor-
derby conduct. She was fined $40 and
costs this morning by Magistrate c. J.
Smith
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
prunka praw Emes

Fred CarTigsn and L. Coldiron were
each fined $50 and costs this morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
ENJOY A CONCERT.

Last nights session was chiefly
one OF entertainment. Bleuer's band
marched up to the Harper house,
convention quarters, at 7:45 and the
delegates formed IN line and parad-
ed to the convention hall on Six
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-04
FAvORS INCREASE
IN MEMbE ERSH|P
OF HOUSE TO 500
Representative Crumpacker Dis
cusses Question of Reappor-
ti0nment with Pres. Taft.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-The ques-
ton as to how tho United States shall
be reapportioned into congressional dis
tricts In accordance with the 1910 oen-
sus returns was discussed with the
President today by Representative
Crumpacker, of Indiana, chairman of
the House committee on census.
Mr.. Crumpacker thinks the member
ship OF the House should be increased,
and is of the opinion that there Is no
danger of the body becoming too un-
wieldy until 1t has reached the 500
mark. The bill which Mr.. Crumpacker
will introduce probably will provide for
a membership of 435, an increase over
the present number of 49, This would
be on a basis of one representative to
N1.sSo Of population. His committee
will have q meeting next Friday, and
several others soon after to discuss the
matter. Mr.. Crumpacker thought the
bill would be reported, without much
delay and while he had not attempted
to take any poll of the House on the
question. he believed 1t would give the
bill favorable consideration
Representative Campbell, of Kansas.
who also ssfw the President today. ex-
pressed the opinion that the size of the
house should be reduced probably to
about 225 and kept permanently at that
figure He said he might introduce
bill to that effect.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-04
BATTLE IN
LONDON IS MADE
A NATIONAL ISSUE
England Stirred by Anarchists
Bold Stand in East End
Rendezvous.

LONDON, Jan. 4.-Public excitement
over the hunting down of the Anarchist
burglar gang continues at fever neat.
Today great crowds swarmed about
the dingy East End street which yes
terday was the scene of battle, the
like of which had not been known In
the history of London's police depart
ment.
The police, who have been greatly
overworked during the past forty-eight
hours, had their hands full in keeping
the streets open to traffic, while the
detective department pursued its in
vestigation into the Russian Anarchist
colony with unremitting energy.
During the night the police thorough
ly overhauled the ruins of the tene~
ment house in Sidney street where the
outlaws made their last stand and were
shot or burned to death in the fight
with the police and soldiers.
"Neither Peter the Painter nor
Fritz ever showed signs of doing airy
honest work. Both attended meeting
the object of which was to protest
against the execution of Professor
Francisco Ferrer, the Spanish teacher
who was convicted of revolutionary ac-
tivities. think that both used onarcly
as q mask for their crimes
Three Women Arrested.
It is established that women were
associated with the gangs operations
Three women believed to have osen
connected with the crimes are now in
custody.
The casualties reported from yester-
days battle are five policemen, SER
geant of the Scots Guards and a half
dozen spectators wounded by the bull
lets, the most of them slightly. and
two flremen seriously and three fire
men slightly injured in the collapse Of
the burning building.
The mysterious tragedy uncovered
Sunday is believed to form link In
the story of the Houndsditch burglar
gang. A French Hebrew. Joseph Beron,
who had lived near the anarchists
rendezvous, was found murdered on
Clapham Common in the opposite end
of London There were stab wounds In
CONTINUED on Second Page)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-04
LOCOMOTIVE TIRE
DROPS OFF, HITS
MAN, BOUNDS BACK
Unusual Accident on Pennsyl-
vania New York Train at
Princeton Junction.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. Am unus-
ual accident happened on the New
York train on the Pennsylvania rail-
road which left here at $3.50 a. m. to-
day At Princeton Junction the tire OF
one of the big locomotive driving wheels
few OF, striking and seriously injuring
a man whose identity is unknown
standing on the station platform The
tire rebounded and struck the side of
the Pullman coach attached to the
train. The glass In several windows or
the Pullman was shattered. but for
tunately no passenger was injured.
The disabled engine was detached and
the north-bound train took the passen-
gers of the disabled train to New York.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-04

Former United States Senator James
Smith, tr.. is advocated as successor
70 Senator John Kean in a circular let
labor organization in the State of New
Jersey. The letter was sent out by
Local Union No. 1o6, of Newark. a
branch OF the Amalgamated Leather
Workers of America.
Thousands of leather workers in this
city and vicinity are in sympathy with
the action taken by Local Union No. 106,
whose circular letter sets forth that
the Senatorial contest Is of paramount
interest to the workingmen, inasmuch
as the man soon to be selected by the
Legislature to represent New Jersey in
the national upper house for the next
six years should thoroughly understand
the needs of the State and should be
In sympathy with the program and the
aspirations OF organized labor.
Points In Circular.
mo better stroke could be done by
the labor organizations of New Jersey
than to use all the influence they pos
sess to work for his (ex-Senator
Smith's) election to the United States
Senate" says the circular. 1t 10 point
ed out that Mr.. Smith will vote for
downward revision of the tariff, a COM
prehensive eight hour and anti-injunc-
ton bill and for other reforms.
Attention Is drawn to the fact. that
Mr.. Smith is himself a large employer
of labor and that the workingmen
know from experience that he is
friendly to their cause. II is recon-
mended that each labor organization in
the State send letter to Governor
elect Wilson, to their Assemblyman
and State Senator also, defining their
stand on the Senatorship in support of
Mr.. Smith.
Text of Appeal.
The letter of local union No LOG fol-
lows:
Fellow Workmen:
1.-THE contest for United States Sena-
tor that is being waged in this State
is of more than passing interest to or
ganized labor. 1t is of primary import
ance to the labor organizations of New
Jersey that the man who Is selected by
the next Legislature should be friend
not only to the working people in gen.
eral, but he should be friendly to the
program and in sympathy with the
hopes and aspirations of the organized
workers as well.
"As you are aware the legislative
committee of the American Federation
of Labor for a number Of years has
been trying TO influence Congress to ex-
tend the operation of the eight-hour
law to all work done directly or in
CONTINUED on Second Page.)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-04
FR|G|O WEATHER
CH|LLS HEART OF
LAND Of FLOWERS
Cold Wave Extends All Over
Florida and the
South.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.--Florida, the
land of flowers and sunshine, Is In the
grip of frigid weather and by tonight
the cold wave will have swept as far
south as Miami and the extreme south
portion of the mainland.
Today the thermometer stood at the
freezing point at Jacksonville, while
in the northwestern portion of the State
the mercury fell from IL to IA degrees
below. Great damage to the orange
crop is believed to have resulted.
Frosts are reported also from various
points In the southwest.
Practically throughout the entire
country from the Mississippi valley
eastward did the cold wave rule in
the past twenty-four hours. Rises In
temperature were reported, however, in
the immediate New England and Mid
die Atlantic coasts and in the West and
Northwest. Snow and rain were gem
eral over wide stretch Of territory.
but these }in almost every case were
followed bb clearing vsather
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-04
ROBIN, NORTHERN
BANK WRECKERS
PLEA, NOT GUILTY
Banker Who Tried to Kill Him
self Arraigned in
New York.
SAY BANKS LOSSES
WILL REACH A MILLION
Bail Is Fixed at $4,000 by
Justice Swami
Today.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Fianked on ali
sides by detectives and court officers.
Joseph q. Robin, whose financial oper-
ations are alleged to be responsible for
the failure OF the Northern Bank, was
brought before Judge Swami. in Gem
eral Sessions today. where he pleaded
him with the larceny Of 1000 from the
Washington Savings Bank.
Robin showed no iil-effects from the
dose OF hyoscyamin which he swal-
lowed last Friday, a few minutes be-
fore the time whom he was to be ar
down from the prison ward in Bellevue
Hospital carefully guarded.
On behalf of Robin, former District
Attorney Jerome entered a plea Of not
guilty, and after short argument JUS
tice Swami fixed bail at 10000. Mr.. Je-
rome protested the bail was too high,
saying that his client didn't have q
cent to- his name. District-Attorney
Whitman urged that the accused banker
be held In not less than $4,000, stating
to the court that four or five additional
indictments would be found against
Robin charging him with larceny aggre-
eating hundreds Of thousands Of dol
lars.
Robin was then taken UP to the dis
trict-ettorney's office, where he was ex-
amined by two alienists employed by
the prosecution. Mr.. Jerome offered no
objection TO the examination, adding
that his client, II released, would not
repeat his attempt at seif-destruction,
nor make any effort to leave the juris-
diction.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-04
DISCUSS GOVERNMENT
ON COMMISSION PLAN.

Representative men OF several New
Jersey cities are attending the session
of the law committee OF the New Jersey
State Civic Federation in the Common
Council chamber this afternoon, at
which the commission form of govern
ment is being discussed. The object of
the conference is the introduction of
bills in the next Legislature that may
place New Brunswick and Trenton un-
der the new system of government.
The presiding officer is John McCor-
mick Littell, of East Orange.
Among the men attending are the
following members of the New Bruins
wick Board of Trade: F. S. Yorston,
d. d. williams, Charles M. Mccormick
Edward R. Van Pelt and William r.
Reed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-04

"Where?" asked Mr.. Simpson. Gala
gher's lawyer.
Right here" said the commissioner.
pointing to a point midway between
the elbow and shoulder of the left arm.
"Will you show the jury just how you
held Gallagher" asked Mr. Simpson
At this juncture the dramatic element
was injected into the trial
Commissioner Edwards and Gal
lagher arose and approached each other.
until they stood facing each other less
than half a foot apart.
You will understand. Mr.. Simpson"
said Mr.. Edwards. that 1t Ia very
difficult thing to recall after 80 long
time, just what way hand may have
been placed upon man. but IL you will
represl 1T Mayor Gaynor. will try to
make the situation clear"
Mr.. Simpson. who is somewhat dimin-
utive in height, stood up alongside of
Gallagher.
The lawyers head barely reached to
his clients shoulder. Edwards lowered
like colossus above both of the other
actors in the courtroom drama.
I'm not Just the right size to play
the role of Mayor Gaynor perfectly"
said Mr. Simpson, whereat even the
august justices smiled and a murmur-
like laugh went around tho big room.
shows How Shot Was Fired.
Commissioner Edwards then lifted up
Gallagher's arm until it stood out at
a right angle from the body and level
with the head. Then he bent the mans
hand q trifle sideways and pointing
at Simpsons head.
There" he said, that's about how
he aimed the gun when I went for him
this way"
Gallagher moved away a bit as if
he feared a repetition of the scene on
board the ship. But his fears were
groundless. The Herculean commits
sioner did not dive" He merely
showed where his hands were placed
upon Gallagher when he bore the man
down to the deck.
You did snot handle this man very
gently?" suggested Mr.. Simpson.
mot very" replied the commissioner.
you used considerable force"
81 did that" said the witness 81
used every bit of strength there was in
me-"
And the motion indicative of enor-
nous strength with which this state
mont was accompanied elected another
laugh.
Mayor Gaynors private secretary.
Robert Adamson; Commissioner OF
Water Supply, Gas and Electricity
Thompson and Health Commissioner
Lederle followed Commissioner Ed
wards in rapid succession on the wit
ness stand. Each gave testimony in
the main merely corroborative of what
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-04
CITY man
BECOMES MANIAC
ON WAY TO COAST
Suddenly Violent on Overland
Limited, Is Manacled and
Taken to Hospital.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4.--Seized By
violent mania while on an overland
train on his way to this city. Joseph
L. Ulls, a notary, of New York. and
son of q wealthy Jersey City family.
was brought in irons today to the de-
,ention ward of the Emergency Hos
pital here.
When the train reached San Antonio.
Texas, Ulls suddenly became so vio-
lent that it was feared he would harm
other passengers. and after a struggle
he was overcome and manacled He
will be examined by tho insanity COM
missioners late today.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-04
"BiG BilI'' Edwards and James ]. Gallagher Re-
enact Scene Which Took Place on Promenade
Deck Of Steamship on August 9.
ATTORNEY FOR The DEFENSE PLAYS VICTIMS
PART In MIMIC OF The ASSAULT
Commissioner Tells Of Shooting and Describes How
He Was Wounded Newspaper Man as Witness
Describes DiSarmIng Of the Accused.

CITY Ian. I.

t.
big
he faced Attorney Simpson small
andsl playe Mayor Gaynor
again battling for h and s
which
said the athletic massive witness throwing ms
orning August last to see the
Suddenly
eating Gallagher pointing gun at
grabbed tnre" MIN
that of bullets had
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-04
Improved Train service

via New Jersey Central. Through yesti-
buled train Newark and Philadelphia,
now leaves Broad ct, week days, S:H
g. m; returning, leaves Reading Terminal
$50 D. m, stopping both directions at prin-
cipaf intermediate stations. Reduced time
BY other trains 10 and from Long Branch
n r. and Main Lane poinsss--Adv.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-04
WHO FELL
OFF DOCK RECOVERING

Susan Dennie is today a patient at
the City Hospital suffering from i'm
mersion as the result of failing off the
Centre street dock last night. That she
was mot drowned is due to the presence
of mind displayed by lie Grange
Walker. a negro watchman, who saw
her danger and, aided by Richard Lee
hete. OF "A Mulberry street. dragged her
out Of the water.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-04
SONS ADMINISTRATORS.

Meyer Brunin. OF IS Belleville avenue,
was appointed administrators Of the es-
tate of his 7year-old son, Philip
Brunin, who was killed on December 2l
by the automobile of w. ]. Ferguson.
proprietor of che Columbia Laundry.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-04

Newark Museum. Paintings, Pottery,
E2ree. Medals and Science Museum in
library Open daily. 4-e, 7;s0-9:30,
until january 15.--adv.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-04

CONTINUED on Second Paseo
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-09
Popular Price Excursion

To be operated by the Southern
Railway from Columbia, S. c., to
Charlotte, N. c.. Thursday, June 10,
1911, Limited Two Days for Return
ing. Following schedule and low trip
from points named:
Leave Columbia Z a. m, $3.50; leave
Chester 9.12 g. m, $1.00; leave Lewis
925 a. m, $1.0O; leave Smith $50 a.
M, $1.O0; leave Ogden 9.35 a. m, $1.00;
Leave Rock Hill $50 a. m, 75 cents;
arrive Charlotte 10.40 a. m. Return
ing leave Charlotte 900 p. m. same
day.
Tickets are also good to return on
regular trains within two days in ad-
dition to date of sale. Tickets good
going only on special train June 18th.
Plenty coaches, first-class train in ev-
cry respect. Good order will be main-
tanned by special officers. Representa-
tives of Passenger Department will
accompany train and look after COM
fort of Passengers. Call on Ticket
Agent for further information or write
to w. f. MCGEE, D. P. A., Charleston,
s. c., S. H. Mclean, P. & T. A., Co.
lumbia, S. c.. or ]. l.. Meek, A. P. A.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-09
School Improvement Prizes.

Owing to the annual meeting of the
School Improvement association being
held in March instead Of December,
thu announcement of the fifty prizes
oilered was necessarily delayed. So
far only eight applications for these
prizes have been received by the pres
ident. The schools are urged not to
let this opportunity pass. Information
concerning these prizes can be had by
writing to Miss Lizzie Rogers, Presi-
dent of the School Improvement Asso-
ciation. BennettsYille, S. c.. 1t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-09
No. 6s31.
Report of the Condition of
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

At Yorkville, in the State Of South
Carolina, at the close of business,
June eth, 1911.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-09
FRIDAY, JUNE g, 1911.

Lancaster, June 6: The Halle gold
mine, located in Lancaster county, was
sold at public outcry on the court
house stems at noon under receivers
sale. The property was purchased by
John T. Stevens, for himself, Chas, D.
Jones, Leroy Springs, ]. p. Wither-
spoon and E. D. Blakeney, at $4,000,
who will reorganize the company and
put the plant in operation, by July l.
The property consists of mine build
ings, machinery and eighteen hundred
acres of land with an extensive body
of the finest long leaf timber in the
county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-09
Sperial gutifes.
Preaching at Hebron,

Preaching at Hebron.
Rev. ]. L. Oates will preach at He
bron on Sabbath afternoon at $3.50
o'clock. st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-09
Services at York Mill,

Rev. F. M. Satterwhite will conduct
services at the York Cotton Mill
Chapel Sunday evening at 8 o'clock.