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Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24
ANOTHER HALF INCH OF RAIN.
Reservoir is Holding Its Own, With
Good Stream Coming in from Mead
ow Brook

The rainfall since Thursday Of last
week when measured on Monday was
found to be AT of an inch. making a
total for the month thus far of Bill,
or nearly twice that of the month last
year. Fairview is holding its own at
200 inches, or no drop for the month,
while year ago this week it was
down over seven feet and going down
at the rate of eight inches in three
days.
Trading Cove brook is feeling the eff
feet of the recent rains. and not only
is the pumping station receiving its
necessary amount, but a large quantity
hoWsh on down the brook
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24
EnIhezzIeh Run Down.

New York, Oct. ga man who the
police say is Harry b. Clarke, who IS
wanted in st. John, n. B., for the al
legged embezzlement of sum between
$4,000 and $4,000 from the Bank of
New Brunswick, was arrested here
tonight at the instance of detectives.
A letter which the police say they
found in his pocket contained the COM
ment: The detectives have made a
punk job of this and i guess they are
tired of the chase I have given them
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24
NOTICE

Norwich, Conn, Oct. "a. 1911.
Having purchased the stock and
good will in the grocery business OF
Wheeler Bros, at No. Cliff street,
we shall by an increased and selected
stock of groceries hope to merit con-
tinuation of the patronage given them.
We also solicit the trade of any
who may give us a trial Satlsfac-
ton guaranteed.
A. f. OTIS & SON.
70 Franklin St.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24
Taft Reaffirms Intention.

Aberdeen, S. D.. Oct. 23-In a speech
before the Aberdeen Commercial club
here tonight, President Taft answered
with feeling the charge that he made
supreme court appointments with the
idea that the court was to-. emascu-
late the Sherman anti-trust law, and
declared anew his intention of hav-
iEg that law enforced to the letter.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24
Booth Harrington Won't Fight.

New York, Oct. 23.-Booth Tarking
ton. the novelist and playwright. said
in an interview at the Princeton club
tonight that he did not intend to place
any difficulties in the way. of his wife
winning the divorce suit which she has
brought against him in indianapolis. II
shall not file any answer or so out
there to defend the suit, he said.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24
Maple Syrup
At Raaai0n's
Negro Desperate Surrounded.

Birmingham. Ala, Oct. 2s.-John
Harrison. negro desperado, who has
killed two men, is still at large to-
night. but is surrounded in the swamps
five miles below Tuscaloosa by fully
200 men. Every avenue of escaue is
closely guarded. 1t is believed the ne
gro will never allow himself to be TAX
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24
Fined $50 and Costs.

In the city court on Monday morning
the case against Pasque1 Mover, charg-
ed with the theft of cloth from the Re-
lance WorsteI company, was present
ed and fined $50 and costs. his bill
amounting to $40, while he paid His
employer spoke in his behalf that he
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24
CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS.
Will Be Made Friday for
Date for Hearino

New Haven, Oct. 23.-The five tax
payers. who are plaintiffs in the con-
tempt proceedings against the state
controller and treasurer, in the matter
of the payments made to newspaper
men who were at the senate session,
it lis learned, intend to apply to Judge
Greene next Friday for assignment Of
date for hearing the case.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24
Lesson For United States.

Mexico takes the office of vice-presi-
dent seriously. There is a lesson in
that for the United States.-Chicago
News.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24
FUN ERALS.
Mrs. Leonard NJ. Beck.

At 130 o'clock Monday afternoon at
the rooms of Church & Allen the flu
neral of Mrs. Leonard M. Beck was
held, the services being conducted by
Rev: Herbert J. Wyckoff. There We're
many in attendance and handsome
floral forms. The bearers were Henry
and Joseph Karol. John Tran1la and
Edward Duro. Burial was in Yen
list cemetery where a committal serv-
l,oI
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24
Mrs. James Eerrie.

The funeral of Mrs. Margery Ferrie,
widow of James Ferrie, was held on
SATURDAY. morning from the parlors of
Shea & Burke. The bearers were Jes-
Sc Stevens, Edward Rodden, James
and John Ward Rev Hugh Treahor
officiated at the services at ST. Pat
rick's church, and the singing was
conducted by the organfst Burial was
in ST. Mary's cemetery.
: Mrs Ferries death occurred after
Years illness She was born in Ire
iandRe years ago, but had passed most
of her life N this town Her husband
died a number of years ago. Mrs.
Ferrie lived for number of years at
No 179 North Main street, but the
family had lately resided at No. SO
Boswell 1avenue. She is survived by a
son. James of Beverly, Mass, and by
a daughter. Marry B. F'errie, who lives
IN this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24

According to an Indian tradition the
winter is going to be severe. The
tradition is that there will be fall
OF snow every year sufficient to cover
up the Indian posies, which are higher
now than in years.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24

The death of Stephen Thomas oc-
CURED Monday at the State hospital
He was native of Cape De Verde is
lands. and belonged in Stoningtop
Ihe body will be sent there today by
Church e Allen
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24

In response to inquiry from DR.
W. III. Salmon of Yale. one of the
directors of the Yale mission at Chang
Sha, Vice Consul Amos p Wilder
class of '84, Yale. has sent a cable say
ing that everything is quiet at Chang
Sha, and there is no need of. appre-
hension regarding the condition of the
Yale missionaries stationed there
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24

Gustaye A. Hoffman, formerly OF
Norwich. who recently returned from
nine months trip through Egypt
Italy. Island of Capri, Germany, Hol-
land and England, will open studio
in Rockville, his former home, ano
at an early date will give an exhibition
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24

During the recent warm aavs
blooms have appeared for the seconf
time this year on a number. of trees
and shrubs. A beautiful Jack rose wa.
picked Monday in a Church stree
garden.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24

Quarterly meeting of City union
Kings Daughters and Sons. at lie
GreeneVille Cong. church "Wednesday
evening at $50. The special feature
will De the report of the state cenyen.
ton held at Bridgeport-ady
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24

Mrs. Fred J. Hope, Florence Chap
man, Nellie Chapman and Ruby Bovn-
ton attended the silver jubilee of the
Christian En6eavor society in Norwich
as delegates from tf1ssUnion Baptist C.
e. society, Montville
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24

At the big Massachusetts, corn show
in the armory at Springfield. Novem-
Der Z. 8, and 9, one of the judges will
be Director l.. A. Clinton of the ex-
pertinent station OF the Connecticut
agricultural college, Storrs, formerly
q pra ctical farmer AMI corn grower of
Michigan anG New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-24

waiter W Woodward, Edmund H
Rogers and John c. E'eliowes of Mont
Vile have been summoned as Jury
men TO the criminal court of common
pleas, which meets in New London to-
day,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
JUMPS II STORIES
TO END HIS CAREER
W. r. }. PIummer, Chicago Real H.
tate Dealer, Hits Two Others
in His Fan.

Chicago. Feb. 18.-W I J. Plummor.
a real estate dealer, jumped from tho
18th floor OF the Chamber Of Commerce
building today and was instantly Kill
ed. n WAS shortly before the noon
hour when Plummcr. climbing over tho
railing Of the 1lth floor. jumped into
the rotunda aud fell on the floor Of th"
aereaway. His brains were dashed
out Piummcr's body biz two sal
men who were couvcrsing Both wcIe
knocked down. 4. o. Mortimer. one OF
the statesmen. was slightly stunned.
but his companion arose quickly and
left before the police arrived.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
ARMOURS NOT
PERMITTED To
QUIT The STATE

Jefferson City, Mo. Feb. 1S.-Sec-
retary of State Roach on advice Of
the attorney general today refused
10 file the notice of withdrawal from
the state of the Armour Packing
company The state has an custer
suit pending against the company
and Roach wrote no withdrawal
would be allowed until the proceedings
now in the supreme court are con-
ciuded
st. Louis, Mo, Feb. IS.-The not
ice TO the secretary of state that the
Armour Packing company has with
drawn from Missouri does not mean
the Armour interests have Withdrawn
fiom the state, according 10 an an
nouneement made here today Ar
mour < Co. is TO take over the bus
ipess OF the Armour Packing COM
pGny-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
MUTUAL FINANCE
HEAD EMBEZZLER?
Charged That Manager of Rockford
Concern is Short $4,000 in
His Accounts.

Chicago, Feb. 1S.-James Stan
ton. manager of the Mutual Finance
company of Rockford, Ill, was ar
rested here today on the charge Of
embezzlement. A shortage of $40,-
600 is alleged. On being taken into
custody he admitted having taken
$4,000 of the company's money, it
is alleged The prisoner is also rep
resented as having stated he would
willingly accompany detectives 10 his
home town, where he expected 10
make restitution and escape punish
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
PUBLIC SENTIMENT FORCES
AID FOR RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS

the slack To make a record with
Mr.. Hitchcock these subordinates
took up more slack than was loose.
The men were driven beyond the linn
1t Of endurance. Conditions in the
west, especially in the Tenth division.
became intollerable. Open rebellion
broke out on the Pierre Tracy line,
the men refusing tc do the extra work
imposed upon them Ten men were
suspended. Then FIVE OF them were
reinstated, but refused 10 return to
the service without their associates.
This aroused the whole northwest
The clicks met in mass meeting at St
Paul They decided to kick hard and
often and keep kicking until their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
RAIN OR SNOW
IN SEVERAL STATES
Area From Iowa to Texas Exper-
fences Heavy FaIl-Big Varia-
ton in Temperature.

Chicago, Feb. 1S.-Rain or snow, or
mixture of the two. is general over
Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas Missouri, Ok,
lahoma and Texas. Rain, which driz-
zled down all day yesterday, changed
to a soaking snow in Iowa, Nebraska,
Kansas and Missouri during the night
The heaviest rainfall in this distric;
during the past "a hours was an inch
and tbree-quarters at Abilene. Texas.
The highest temperature was ca at
Fort Worth, and the lowest 20 in north
ern Nebraska
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
Small Republican MinOri-
ty Fights Omnibus
War Claims.
MAJORITY HELPLESS
Speaker Cannon Rules That
Fridays Session Is Still in
Progress.

Washington. Feb. 1s.-Speaker Can
non at 1880 O'Clock this afternoon
made the unique ruling that. in so far
as the house is concerned, today Is
yesterday. In other words, he sus-
tanned the contention Fridays session
was still in progress.
MAJORITY HELPLESS
Then came the spectacle Of a big
majority Of the house. composed of
practically all the democrats and many
republicans. trying in vain TO work
their will against a virile republican
minority led by Mann OF Illinois.
At TT ALL DAY.
Mann filibustered all day yesterday
against the passage OF the omnibus
war claims. After he had failed in his
effort to have the session resumed at
II O'Clock this morning declared a new
legislative day. Mann renewed his hh
buster and began a demand for roll
calls on every proposition put before
the house.
MAY CONTINUE AL DAY.
Indications were the hllibuster
would continue all day and into the
night
SENATE ON sULLOVVAY BILL.
Washington, Feb. 1S.-Discussion
Of the Sulloway service pension bill
occupied the attention OF the senate
all afternoon, many senator's taking
part in the discussion. Lodge de-
-clared the passage or the Sulloway
bill would Increase the annual pen
sion expenditures so as TO carry the
total to s21O, 100000.
HAVE TOO MUCH MONEY.
Curtiss asserted the Sulloway bill
never would require an annual eX-
penditure Of more than S4O.O0O.OOO.
He said there soon would be a sur
plus of 100000 900 in the govern
ment's receipts and the country could
we'll afford the increase. Lodge con-
tradicted the statement, declaring
there was no such condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
ILLEGAL TO HIDE
OFFER OF A BRIBE
Iowa Legislature Asked to Pass Dras-
tic BiIl-WOuld Abolish Peti-
ton of Consent

Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 1s.-A bill
was presented in the house today pro-
yiding that any member of the legis-
lature who fails to make known an
offer or attempt at bribery shall be
punished by five years in the peniten-
tiary and a fine of $4,000.
A bill was also introduced IN the
house abolishing the saloon petition
of consent and providing the voters
shall determine whether they want
saloons by secret ballot
The senate today indefinitely post
poned the concurrent resolution pass
ed by the house protesting against
the order OF President Roosevelt in
So2 prohibiting federal employees
from asking higher wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
FARMER THE
ONLY ONE TO
MAKE KICK
Agricultural Interests Ask
For Reciprocity
Hearing
BY SENATE COMMITTEE
Expected That Resolution Will
Be Reported Out Without
Recommendation.
BY SENATE COMMITTEE

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The finance
committee Of the senate was called to
gether today to consider the Mccall
bill to put into effect Canadian reci-
procity. Three or four days probably
will be consumed by the committee in
reaching a decision. It is said tndi-
cations are the bill will be reporteS
without a recommendation. the obje%
being in the interest of an early trans
fer of the fight to the floor Of the SEN
ate, in accordance with promises made
to President Taft.
CULLOM FOR 1T.
The most ardent supporters of reci-
procity on the committee are Cullom
of Illinois, republican. and Money of
Mississippi and Stone Of Missouri,
democrats.
LIMITS HEARINGS.
1t was decided to limit the reciproc-
ity hearings to Monday and Tuesday
Practically all requests for hearings
came from the agricultural interests
The committee was in session an
hour and a half, and adjournment was
taken until Monday
PROTESTS READ.
Washington. Feb 1S.-Several sen
ators from the agricultural states had
protests against the Canadian agree
ment read in the senate today Among
them We're requests from the Oranges
Of North Dakota and Iowa that sen
ators of those states "use all honora-
bic methods TO defeat the agreement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
BY TAN.

Especial Correspondence of The Argus.J
Washington, Feb. 16.-It now ap-
pears that the Taft administration
will be forced by public opinion to
abandon its policy Of economizing by
overworking the railway mail clerks.
Attorney James Manshan OF MINI
eapolis, who is in Washington for the
railway mail clerks and is doing ex-
cellent work in their behalf, when
asked for the history of the trouble
between the government and clerks,
said:
To make a record for economy,
Postmaster General Hitchcock or
dered his sUbordiuates to take up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18

kicking was felt al the seat Of govern
ment at Washington. To that end
they engaged me to come on to Wash
ington and / am here"
BEGAN AT WRONG END.
What have you ascertained and
what can be done?"
Il soon found that the economy OF
the department began Al the wrong
end. The amount paid the clerks who
handle mail on railroads is small com
pared to the sum paid the railroads
themselves The government over.
PAYS the railroads ten times as much
as could possibly be saved by over
tcontinued on Page seyen.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
LORIMER WILL
SPEAK IN HIS
OWN DEFENSE

Washington. Feb. 1S.--Lorimer gave
notice today hc would address the sen.
ate next, "Wednesday on questions iA-
volved in the charges of bribery ia CON
rectiOn with his election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
Steals Turkey; Life Term.

Georgetown, KY, Feb. 1S.-Caswell
McCatten. a negro. was sent TO the
penitentiary for life yesterday for
stealing a turkey. This being his third
conviction for similar offenses. he was
given the life term under the habitual
criminal act
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
MARAUDINC BY
REBEL BANDS
Mexican Insurrectos Resort to
Pillaging of Towns They
Capture.
WORK FOR U. S. SOLDIERS
Parties Continually Crossing Line 10
Get War Munitions or Pro-
visions.

/ Brownsville, Tex, Feb. IS
Scouting parties of United States
troops have been dispatched TO Mer-
cedes TO intercept % mounted Mexi-
cans reported to have passed through
that city last night bound for the
border. They endeavored to secure
a supply of ammunition in Mercedes,
it is stated, but were unsuccessful.
ROAD IN SONORA TIED Up.
Guadalajara. Mexico, Feb. IS
According to advices received at the
local Office OF the Southern Pacific
railroad. train service on the Yaqui
river line in Sonora has been dis
continued because of revolutionary
action. Tonicha, the terminus OF the
road, is in possession of the insurrec-
tos, the dispatch states, and the camp
of the Sunset Development company,
a Southern Pacific property, has been
taken possession OF. The Mexicans
we're disarmed by the rebels, the tel
egram continues. but the Americans
in camp were not molested.
HELD TO GRAND JURY.
EI Paso, Texas, Feb. 1S.-Eight in
surrectos arrested near Fabens were
today held to the federal grand jury by
Commissioner Oliver.
Mail advices from Candelaria. Texas.
east of here, say the insurrectos took
San Antonio, directly opposite, and
threatened to loot Candelaria, but
United States cavalry arrived in time
to prevent.
REBELS TAKE TO HILLS.
Fl Paso, Texas, Feb. 1S.-Mail ad-
vices from ToTreon say federal troops
have reached Velardena and Pedricena,
near there. and that the insurrectos
have gone to the hills. The insurgents
burned the Mexican national bridge al
Pedricena and sacked a store at that
place of $3.50 worth Of goods.
CHAPLAIN To BE SHOT.
Lauro Carcamo, chaplain of the 18th
infalLry. .waszcupyict- .w
ed al Chfhuahu&6f aiding the revolu-
tionists and sentenced to be shot He
will be sent to Mexico City for execu-
tion.
LEADER TO Los ANGELES.
Mexicali. Mex, Feb. 1S.-The rea-
son for the sudden dispatching OF a
United States cavalry inspection tour,
y miles east of Calexico, became ap-
parent last night when the insurrecto
force, sent out Thursday under Ber-
thoId returned without their com
mander. Berthold is said to have
crossed the line and is now on his
way TO Los Angeles. Berthold, it is
believed, has been sent to Los An
geIes to arrange for the relief of this
need by the smuggling Of rifles and
ammunition over the border at point
near here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
SLAUGHTER
IN CAPITAL
Prominent Haitiens Are
Taken From Jail
and Shot.
TROOPS ON A RAMPAGE
More Fighting in Nicaragua Re-
suits in Temporary Advan-
tage to Rebels.
TROOPS ON A RAMPAGE

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Government
troops began firing in various sec
tions of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, Thurs
day morning and during the excite
ment four or five prominent Haitiens
were taken from prison and summar-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
$1O.OOO,OOO TO CHARITIES
Baron Rothschnd's VIII Disposcs OF
"A Bg sum.

Vienna. Feb 1s.-The will o.
Baron Albert Rothschild. flied for
probate yesterday, bequeaths 8I0.-
900, 900 10 charities. The baron
third son. Louis. IL appointed head
OF the Vienna banking house Of the
Rothschilds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
TO INVESTIGATE SHERIFF..

Attention OF the jury has been
called to the sheriff's office and Act
ing Prosecutor Weisener stated to-
day it would be investigated. The
charge is made that subpoenas is
sued more than a week ago have not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
INVESTIGATION
FOR HOOPESTON
Alleged That Vote Buying Has
Been as Common There as
in DanviIle. }
OFFICERS GET NO SALARY
DanvflIe Grand Jury Takes Up Re
fusal of Sheriff to Serve It's
Subpoena.

Danville, Ill, Feb. 1S.-Hoopes-
town, known as the holy city,
whose mayor draws a salary OF so
cents a year and whose aldermen
serve without remuneration, will be
Investigated by the grand jury Mon
day. 1t is stated nearly as much
money has been used at elections in
that city as in Danville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
Bath Tub Trust Would
BaIk Criminal Pros
ecution.
IN MOVE TO DISMISS
Action of Government in Start
ing Civil Suit Grounds for
Contention.

Detroit. Mich, Feb 1s.-Alleging tho
individual defendants in the govern
ment's criminal case against the So
called bath tub trust have been grant
ed immunity by the course Of the gov
ernment in the civil suits begun in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
ALABAMA DRYS DEFEATED
County Option Ell is Passed by Both
Senate and House.

Montgomery Ala, Feb. 1S-The
Parks local option bill making the
county a unit in voting on the liquor
question passed the state senate yes
terday in practically the same shape
that it came from the house. 1t is fay-
ored by the governor. This puts an
end to the statewide prohibition in
Alabama
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
FAVOR RECALL IN KANSAS
Lower House Adopts Resolution AZ
fecting Public Officials

Topeka. Kas.. Feb. lS.-The house
yesterday adopted resolution by a
vote Of Sc 10 - providing for the
recall of public officials The recall
petition must bear the signatures of
25 per cent OF the qualified voters OF
the district. : special election shall
then be held nud other candidates
may enter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
Taft Pardons oIeo Maker.

BeayenwOrth, Kan, Feb. 1s-
Edward Kilmis of Milwaukee. convict
ed OF the unlawful manufacture Of
oleomargarine and sent to the federal
prison here May 2 last year, was re
leased yesterday by pardon from
President Taft
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
ROBBERS LOOT A
FAST MAIL TRAIN
HoIdups Blow Safe in Express Car
on Southern Road and Make
Escape.

Gainesville. Ga, Feb. 1S.-The fast
mail on the Southern road was held
up near White Sulphur Springs by
bandits this morning. They blew the
express safe and escaped. Railway
officials say they got only 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
TRIBUTE PAID DoLLlvER
Late Senator Clay Also Remembered
by His Colleagues.

Washington, FEB. fS.-TTibutes %
the memory Of Jonathan P. Doluvcr.
Of Iowa. and Alexander s. Clay ~
Georgie. were paid this afternoon iH
the senate The hour Fixed for the de-.
livery Of the eulogios was 2:3g Cum
Minis. CuIlom, Tllman. Clapp, Bever-
idge. LsFollette. Gore. Chamberlaln,
and Young spoke Of the life aud chaE.
aCteT Of DOlilyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
KAISER AT LONDON MAY IS
Imperial Family of Germany to At.
tend Statue dwelling.

Berlin, Feb. 1S.-It was officially
announced today Emperor William
and Empress Auguste Victoria. with
their suites. would go to London
May Is to be present at the unvefI-
ing on the following day of the mon
ument in memory of Queen Victoria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
The Weather

Forecast Till 7 p. NJ. Sunday for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.
Unsettled with snow tonight or
Sunday, not much change in tempera-
ture The lowest temperature tonight
win be slightly below the freezing
point.
Temperature at z a. m. "a. Highest
yesterday Al, lowest last night "a.
Velocity of wind at a. m. 6 miles
per hour.
Precipitation So inch
Relatives humidity at p. m. 100
at z a. n. IS.
J. N. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
COMMISSION RULE LOSES
Voters ia TayIOryiIIe. I'LL, Refuse 60
Accept Change ia Form.

IayIOrYlIIe, III, FED I5.--The
proposition TO place TaylorvilIe under
the commission form Of government
was defeated yesterday b. major
lty Of Is6.