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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
PASTOR BREACHES
AS HE'S ACCUSED
Malicious Report Connecting
Rev. @. M. Brewer With
Dynamiting Bridge.
NAMED IN A CONFESSION
MINISTER Goes to FoFfR Riioy to- III
Down Source OF Story In
volving Him.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. Pa con-
gregation in Quanah, Texas, was hear
ing Rev. Charles NJ. Brewer preach a
sermon on Practical Christianity at
the time of the blowing up Of the gov
ernment bridge at Fort Riley, Kan, in
which the pastors name was impli-
Gated through a confession of Pri-
vate Michael Quirk, according to a
statement made here today by Rev.
Mr.. Brewer
The minister was passing through
this city on his way from Olustee,
Okla, his home, to Fort Riley, where,
he says, he will investigate the con-
ditions leading up to his arrest and
demand an explanation of government
officials.
TO CLEAR HIS NAME
my sole mission in life," he said,
'fs to clear my name OF this awful
charge made against me. It was OBJ
solutely unwarranted, as the federal
authorities found out after they had
investigated 1t. But that does not
satisfy me. l want to know who was
responsible for mixing my name in
the dynamite plot"
Rev. Mr.. Brewers arrest followed a
confession by Private Quirk in which
he stated that he had met the pastor,
formerly chaplain at the fort, riding
in an automobile with a woman, and
that they had asked him to join them
in blowing up the big bridge over the
Kansas river.
SEES PERSONAL MALICE.
There was some personal malice
in connecting my name with the
plot the pastor continued.
when the bridge was blown ND I
was preaching a sermon in Quanah.
Texas. do not know Quirk by name.
1 do not know whether | ever saw
him or not. I might remember his
face IL I saw him, for I was fully &C.
quainted with many OF the enlisted
men. / am going to Fort Riley to
sift this matter to the bottom. Not
so much for my own sake as for the
sake Of my children. shall not rest
until my name stands absolutely un.
tarnished by connection with the
Fort Riley affair"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
DEWEY BREACHES
PEACE, HOWEVER
Admiral Has Heard of Troubles
Breaking Out at Love
Feast.
FOR MORE BATTLESHIPs
As Head of Naval Board, He Believes
Increasing Strength Insures
Respect.

Washington, Dec. 29.-Peace, but
with four new battleships each year
to assure it, is Admiral Deweys wish
for the future of the United States
and it's foreign relations AS head of
the general naval board Dewey rec
commended that four new men of war
be built, but an effort probably will
be made In congress to cut the num-
Der to two.
SHIPS BEST INSURANCE.
"The United States should build
four new battleships this year to keep
up the efficiency of the feet" the ad-
miral is quoted as saying. 81 am for
peace, but peace xiths. .foasE smnEaeAat,
tleshlps II an assurance that 1t will
be maintained. It always is possible
there may be some quarrelling among
nations as to just how peace ought to
be brought about Such thing even
happens at peace banquets."
MUST REPLACE OLD ONES.
Dewey also pointed out that new
ships soon would be needed to replace
the Oregon, Indiana and Massachu.
setts, which are now over 20 years
old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
CROKER is A DEFENDANT.
m AN ALIENATION SUIT

New York, Dec. 29.-John J. Breen
has filed suit in the supreme court
against Richard Croker, once leader
of Tammany hall, and his two sons,
Richard, Jr., and Howard Croker, for
100000 damages, alleging that they
had alienated the affections of his wife,
Ethel j. Croker. Breen, who was mar
ried to Miss Croker in Hohoken April
2S, 1910, declared in his complaint that
he and his wife lived peaceably, hap
PLY and harmoniously together until
Croker and his sons, wrongfully con-
irving to injure him, Influenced and
induced his wife to leave him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
PEPPER AND ssrAV- ACTIVE.
PACKERS IN SECOND
EXCLUSION MOTION

Chicago. Dec. 29.-Argument OF
counsel on a motion of the packers to
exclude all testimony IN regard to the
Kenwood company and the Aetna
Trading company was resumed and
occupied most of the morning session.
Judge Carpenter reserved his deci-
sion. Albert II. Veeder again took
the witness stand. His direct exam
ination was concluded after he had
admitted the Swift Wool company had
succeeded the Kenwood company IN
1906 for the sale OF the combination s
oleo oil products.
On cross-examination Veeder said
the formation of the billion dollar
merger was abandoned az the close OF
n conference held in New York short
ly before Christmas, 1902, between the
promoters and Jacob H. Scniff, mana
ger Of Kuhn, Loeb & Co. in which a
loan OF $9o.O0o.O0O for financing the
project was discussed Veeder said
Schin told the packers the times were
not propitious. His talk was gloomy,
Veeder said. and had such a depress-
ing effect on the packers the whole
plan was dropped after adjournment
of the conference.
Upon the abandonment OF the mer-
ger plan, the witness said the pack
ers had on their hands the I3 smaller
institutions they had previously pur-
chased. Several plans for their dis
posal were discussed, and it was
finally decided to unite all interests
under the name Of the National Pack
ing company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
DR.. KNABE SLAIN Is
CORONER'S VERDICT

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 29.-
Happenings and complications in the
life of Helene Knabe have been un-
covered that might have supplied a
motive for her murder, according to
the verdict of the coroner filed to-
day. The coroner concluded that DI
Knabe, who was found dead in her
bedroom with her throat cut Oct
"a, did not commit suicide, but was
killed by some person or persons un-
known. The coroner believes the
knife slash that almost severed the
physicians mead, was delivered by a
powerful arm, but does not reveal
the coroner's theory of the motive
OF the murder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
Will Present Taylor Sys-
tenn Protest at Washing
ton Next Month.
committee so ORDERS
Employees to Be Summoned
From Local Plant to Tell
of Conditions.


Washington, Dec. 29.-The action
OF the Rock Island arsenal employees
in sending q delegation Of workers to
Washington last winter to protest
against the installation OF the Taylor
system viii bear fruit on Jan. 4. On
that day Chairman Wilson OF the com
mittee on labor will begin a series
OF hearings on the Taylor system.
MANY ARE TO TESTIFY.
II IS expected that George Patter-
son, master mechanic at the arsenal,
and various other arsenal employees
residing at Rock Island, Moline and
Davenport. will testify before the
committee before II concludes its in
vestigation. The committee desires
all the information possible on both
sides of the question.
PEPPER AND STAvS ACTIVE.
Congressman /. S. Pepper of Mus
catine did much to bring the investi-
cation about, as did also Clyde II.
Tavenner, The Argus correspondent,
who advocated the wisdom of an in.
vestigation OF the Taylor system in
a series OF newspaper articles and
supplemented this work by person
ally interesting members of congress
on the subject
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29

following officers:
President-C. E. Joiner, Mon
mouth.
Vice President. A. Mahoney,
Rochelle.
Secretary-O. F. Lyle, Shelby.
vile.
The villages principals elected of.
ficers as follows:
President. w. Morgan, Clay.
Eon.
Vice President-C. H. Brittin
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Secretary-C. S. Stewart, De!
PLANES.
The county superintendents' sec
tion elected:
Financial Seeretary-Miss Eliza
beth B. Harvey, Boone county.
The high school section elected:
President. F. Wiley, Mattoon
Vice President-W. r. Spurrier
Centralia.
Secretary-Miss Mary English
Decatur.
The primary section elected:
President-Miss Esther White
Highland Park.
Vice President - Mrs. Price
Bloomington.
Secretary-Miss Harkfns, Decatur
The parent-teacher section elect
ed:
President-Mrs. Orville T. Wrigh
Chicago.
Secretary-Mrs. o. L. Frazee
Springfield.
Program Chairman-Mrs. Georg,
Eggers, Chicago.
The child study section elected:
President-Mrs. Eva A. Smedley
Evanston.
Secretary--Sarah Mark Imboden
Decatur.
The college section elected:
President-T. c. Burgess, Brad
ley Polytechnic institute.
First Vice President-H. E. Grif
fifth, Knox college.
Second Vice President-U. S
Grant, Northwestern university.
Secretary-Frank II. Fowler
Lombard college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
u. S. FLAG TORN
BY CzAR'S SHELL
American Consulate Hit During
Clash of Troops in City Of
Tabriz.
is NOT FURTHER DAMAGED
Reports of Atrocities by Russian and
Persian Troops Are Un-
founded.

Tabriz, Persia, Dec. 29.-Russian oc-
cupation Of this city Is now complete.
There were no casualties among the
foreign population. The stars and
stripes flying over the United States
consulate were cut down by a Rus
sian shell during the fighting. But
no further damage was done to the
consulate. It is estimated the Rus
sian loss Is 100 to 200 men. The NOR
tality among the Persians is not large.
Reported atrocities by troops on both
sides were unfounded.
st. Petersburg, Dec. ga report
from Tabriz this morning says that
after two days bombardment the fifth
regiment of the rifle brigade entered
that town and restored order. A de-
tachment of soldiers is protecting gov
ernment property.
ENGLAND'S FORCE INCREASED.
London, Dec. 29.-The British gov
ernment has decided to increase the
number Of Indian troops now en-
ployed in southern Persia as guards
for the protection of British consul
ates and trade routes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
GH0ULS OPEN A GRAVE IN
ODD EELI0WS' CEMETERY

Duquoin, ILL.,, Dec. 29.-Grave robbers
have been at work in the Odd Fellows
cemetery here, though an investiga-
ton has shown that no bodies have
been removed. The grave of Robert
Wheatley. who died recently, was open
ed and the earth removed from the
casket The cemetery authorities hazs
no knowledge of what motive the rob-
bers might have had.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
INVESTIGATION OF
THREE MORE TRUSTS

Washington, Dec. 29.-An investiga-
ton by the house is to be made of the
alleged shipping combine, the So
called money trust and the Interna-
tional Harvester company. This will
be in line with recommendation OF
the committee on rules which has un-
der consideration resolutions provid-
ing for separate inquiries. Repre-
sentative Henry, chairman OF the
committee, expressed an opinion to-
day the committee would recommend
appointment of special committee
of seven members to conduct an in
quiry into these three gigantic indus
tries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
la TOILETTE ATTACKS
HIGH COURTS DECISIONS

North Baltimore, Ohio, Dec. "a
Denunciation OF the supreme courts
decision in the Standard Oil and to-
bacco cases and of the republican ma
tional committee for failure to order
a presidential primary In those states
where such procedure was not illegal
marked the speech OF La Toilette here
today. He said he was not hide
bound republican and would join any
party that could do better towards re-
storing rule to the people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
LEMON GROWERS GAIN
VICTORY IN A RULING

Washington, Dec. 29.-American
lemon growers today won a signal vic
tory over foreign countries and trans
continental railroads, when the inter
state commerce commission reafirm-
ed its previous order, upset by the new
commerce court, reducing freight
rates on lemons from California to
all other points in the United States
from SI.15 per hundred pounds 10 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
DYNAMITE USED IN
MUSCATlNE STRIKE?

Muscatine. Iowa. Dec. 29.-Indict-
ments against prominent labor leaders
are expected tomorrow when the
grand jury. which has been investi-
eating the button workers strike
troubles. reports. It was stated today
quantities OF dynamite. alleged TO have
been discovered, would figure in the
disclosure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
LEADING WOMAN FOR A
MUSICAL SHOW SUICIDE

st Louis, Dec. 29.-Demented over
her separation from her husband two
months ago, Mrs. George F. Miller.
leading women in 1T Happened il
Nordland." and a daughter Of z. ].
Snyder. former police commissioner Of
New York city. drank oarboiic acid al
the New st. James hotel and died four
hours later. Her husband, George F..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
RICHESON WEAkENS:
TO POSTPONE TRIAL

Boston, Dec. 29.-The general physi-
cal and mental condition of Rev. C. v.
T. Richeson, held as the alleged muir
derer Of Miss Avis LinneI. former
sweetheart, is such his counsel say it
viii be impossible for him to be able
to go to trial Jan Is, the date set for
its beginning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
u. S. NAVAL DESTROYER
RAMMED BY STRANGER

Washington, Dec. 29.-The crippled
torpedo boat destroyer Warrington,
run down off Hatteras Wednesday
night by an unknown ship, was safely
towed into Hampton Roads this morn
ing by the revenue cutter Onondaga,
which also brought the destroyer's
crew.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
Four More Deaths.

Berlin, Dec. 29.-Four more deaths
from poisoning occurred today at the
municipal night shelter for homeless,
bringing the total fatalities up to So.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
OLD Mississippi Boat Is Sold.

Winona, Mimi, Dec. 29.-The
steamer Ben Hershey one of the old
est boats on the northern Mississippi,
formerly owned by s. R Van SAINT, nas
been sold to Captain Day of Dayen-
port, Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
Captain Rodman Sent TO Flagship.

Vallejo. Cal, Dec. 29.-Captain
Hugh Rodman, who has been sta
toned at Mare Island navy yards
since September. 1910. has left for the
east to assume command OF the flag
ship Connecticut Of the Atlantic fleet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
Evans Back Home.

Boston, Dec. 29.-After spending
years in historical studies in foreign
countries, Prof. Edward Evans. form
eriy of the faculty of the University
Of Michigan. is back in the land of his
birth today. He reached Boston on
the steamer Marquette from Ant
werp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
20 Years for Murderers.

Paris, ILL.,, Dec. 29.-John Ruckman
and B. F. Menke, convicted of the
murder of Richard Brown April 9 last,
today were sentenced to 20 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
Rev. w. L. GiIhens Dies.

La Grange, Ga, Dec. 29.-Rev. W.
L. Gilhens, former chaplain of the
grand lodge of Elks and a widely
known Episcopal minister, died of
apoplexy at his home here, aged 50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
Sale Nets $1,000.

AS a result of the public auction
yesterday, at which time the furni-
ture and fixtures of the deceased
Northern Life were disposed CT, near
ly $1,000 was netted, which is con-
sidered exceptional.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
Former LeolsIator Dead

Paris, ILL.,, Dec. 29.-George H. Cor
don, former member of the Illinois
legislature, is dead OF paralysis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION OF TAYLOR SYSTEM IS DECIDED ON
The Weather

Forecast TIL p. N. Tomorrow, fos
Rock Island, Davenport, Molines
and Vicinity.
Snow tonight and Saturday, cold
wave tonight
Temperature at a. m. 26. High
est temperature yesterday %, lowest
last night %.
Velocity Of wind at a. m. 2 miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at p. m, sc
per cent, at a. m, Sc per cent.
Stage of water As feet, fall OF
] foot.
JIM. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-29
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrow)
Sun sets 4:37, rises 7:2o; moon rises
1:4o a m; 4 p. m. planet Mars appar-
emily stationary; planets Venus and
Saturn showing equal discs as to area.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12
Fell in Action.

They were talking OF war and the
young man mentioned that one of his
ancestors was killed during the Revo-
luton. "He was a brave man." he
said, "and We are all very proud OF
his record"
The young woman looked pensive'
81 had an uncle who was killed IN
the War Between the States, the very
first battle he ever went to-" she said
"He was only private so he hadn't
made any record"
THAT was hard,' said the young
man, "to be shot down in the first en-
gagement."
"He wasn't shot down." said the
young woman. "He fell and broke his
neck when he was running down hill
think war is awful cruel, don't you?'
Youths Companion.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12

which we're shown at the Atlanta eX-
position.
10. Schaub, who has charge Of the
hovs' corn club work in North Caro-
lima, arrived yesterday, with a large
number of exhibits from that State.
Programme.
The following is the educational pro-
gramme for the exposition:
8 p. -"Adulteration of Farm
Seeds and Method of Prevention 0.
I. Tillman, North Carolina Agricul-
tura1 college, West Raleigh, n. c.
Wednesday, December 1S.
11.30 q. m.-"Cotton Wilt and A.
thracpose," II. ". Barre, Clemson col
lege.
p. m.-"Long Staple Cotton" D. F.
Coker.
s D. n1.-"The Boil Weevil and Cot
ton Caterpilars and Their Effect Upon
Cotton Production" A. F. Conradi,
Clemson college.
Thursday, December IL.
l1.3O a. m.-"Corn improvement, .
C. A. Kyle, United States department
Of agriculture.
3 D. m-"Northern Corn Growing" "
L. B. Clore, Franklin, Ind.
s D. -"Southern Corn Growing, "
C. B. Williams, West Raleigh, n. c.
Friday, December Is.
11.3O a. m.-"Boys' Corn Clubs" j..
P. Campbell, Athens, Ga; I. O..
Schaub, West Raleigh, N. c.; c. B..
Hadden, Clemson college.
3 p. m.-Address, Bradford Knapp,
United States department. Of agricul-
ture.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12
siOC,0O0 FIRE AT LEESVILLE.
Oil Mill Property Almost Total Loss.
Partially Insured.

Leesville, Dec. S.-Resulting in a
loss estimated at 100000, the Lees
vile Oil Mil was almost totally de-
stroyed by fire early this afternoon,
Fire began. at $50 o'clock among the
linters. 1t spread rapidly, and in a
short time the machinery room, the
meal room, the hull room and the oil
tanks were in flames.
By hard work the seed room, gin
merry and office buildings were saved
An early estimate of the loss is $780,
900, with insurance totalling about
half this amount.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12
The Comedy is Over.
Anderson Mail, eth.

Anderson Mail, 9TH.
We do not favor the administration
Of Governor Blease. But We do not
propose for that reason to say that
everything he does is wrong. He has
shown wisdom in not few things in
his administration. 1t was the writ
er's fortune to see Cole Blease at Sa-
luda court house on a certain occasion
and the feeling and humanity which
the present governor then displayed
showed that he had a sympathetic ma
ture
That has been his chief trouble dur
ing his administration. He has been
too easily moved, too susceptible to
the appeals for pity, too impulsive to
act. He has the nerve to stand by
whatever he does, but We feel that
he has hurt the cause Of good gov
ernment by the too free use of the
pardoning power.
We take no stock in the wild tales
going around with reference to the
governors abusing his Office in order
to grant pardons. With all the enc
mics that he has, ready to pick up
any clue, ne would be foolish to
do so, even if he wished. We think
that he has been grossly imposed upon
in some cases, or has acted upon mis-
taken impulse. rather than after de-
liberation.
But there is one case in which We
! wish to commend him, and that is in
the Seminole matter. It must have re-
CURED some exercise of will power for
Governor Blsase. to deny a pardon tc
Darlington, his personal friend, if we
mistake not, and to Stobo Young, SOD
Of his other friend, George Young. It
! would have been so easy to have spar
! gu IuSS9 CdlSulSU, dLLEdCllFS anu pUQu-
lar young men the gross humiliation
of cropped hair and the uniform OF
shame. The appeal was so strong. The
request of men who had given him the
majority of the votes in Laurens coun,
ty. The urging of the noble mothers
the call of one young mans soul tc
another.
There has been almost confident pre-,
diction that the governor would lei
these young men go. But for once il
a case of this kind he has risen to the
realization of the responsibility of his
duty, over and above whatever sorrow
and pity he may have had.
And now the Seminole fiasco, once
staged as a grotesque fantasy, ha:
become a tragedy. The comedy is fin
ished-vesti la giubba-ring down tht
curtain.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12
Had 70 Eat On Earth.
curtain.

A negro preacher who had only a
small share of this worlds goods, and
whose salary was not forthcoming on
several occasions, became exasperat-
ed At his morning service he spoke
to his church members in this way:
"Bredern and sisters, things is not
as they should be-, You must not
'spects can preach on nth an boa'd
in Heben. '-Chicago Evening Post.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12
PLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE
OF BROTHER AND SISTER
Rev. J. D. Shealy and Mrs. Hicks, a
Sister, of Alabama, Meet After
s5 Years.

Leesville News.
On Saturday, much to the surprise
Of our fellow townsman, the Rev. }
D. Shealy, his sister, Mrs. Hicks, o1
Muscadine, Ala, came over to pay
him a visit.
Mrs. Hicks moved west some 81
years ago and had not since been back
to see her kindred in these parts.
Mrs. Merchant, a niece, Of Langley
came up with Mrs. Hicks and upon
their arrival at the home Of Mr.. Shealy,
Mrs. Shealy was first to meet them.
They made known who they we're and
Mr.. Shealy was hastily called in by his
wife, from the yard near by to meet
the strangers. The face of neither
seemed familiar to him, and an in
PRODUCTION was necessary. Much Joy
and pleasure frightened the home as
a result of the coming together of
these long separated loved ones. The
much welcomed visitors remained
over until Sunday, at which time they
returned to the home of Mrs. Mer-
chant, at Langley. Mrs. Hicks will
shortly return to her home in Ala
bama