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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Whitney of the Locomobi1e five, is hitting the wood in great shape now adays, the old boy has a funny de- livery, but he usually gets them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Irving Smith seems to have inject
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

If practice counts for much, Good- had ought to be 8 top notcher.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Bill Goebel is rolling a good con- sistent game for the Bateheller No. 1 quintet. Bills slow ball seems to ahve deadly effect on the duck pins.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Phil Corcoran, the former Orator, has again signed up with New Haven. He handed Owner George Cameron his signed contract the day before yesterday. It is quite pleasing to any number of New Haven fans to see Phil sign up. His work has always been satisfactory and he is a great favorite with the fans. They all wish him a most successful season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Freddie Cairns is rolling up some good scores for the Armstrong team. Fred's rolling featured for the Arm strong pin shooters in their match game with the Batcheller No. team.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Otto Abt's rolling featured for the Batcheiler No boys in their match CTS. Otto leads his teammates in the averages. sss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Robert Ward k rolling up some nice scores for the Grown Corset mak- CTS. Rob's single of 1o8 in the Bul- lard match game. brought home the bacon for the Grown boys.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

The rolling of Lester Parfitt fea- tured for the Armstrong boys in their game with the Batcheller No. quin- tet. Lester is rolling in fine form
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Charlie Murray of the Armstrong duck shooters, is trying the cross-ai- ley ball as he thinks that he will be able to get better scores. Ask Mike Brennan for the answer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Ray Whitterwell of the Coulter & Mckenzie pin shooters, states that he has been unable to locate the head pin, which accounts for his poor roll- ing of late.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Snow Ball, mascot for the special machinery boys, got such fright in last Tuesday nights match game that he nearly turned white.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Did you notice Mike Finnucane's single Of 10S in Wednesday nights match game. It was life saver for the Batcheller No. 1 boys in the arak string. How about it Mike?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Bobby Hart, and Bill Bannon, who are to umpire in the Eastern league, will get their preliminary workouts at Newfield and at Savin Rock. They will handle the games of both the the Mechanics and White Wings with Eastern and New England league clubs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Harry Shape was the big noise for the Smith Silver rollers in their game with the Batcheller No. l pin shoot CTS. Harry is leading his teammates in the averages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Manager Conner of the Batcheller No. 1 team, was away off in his shoot ing in Wednesday nights game. Bet- ter luck next time Warren.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Benny Coles. manager of the Amar- ican & British team, leads the league in the averages with an average of 96. Some class to Benny.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25
SSS(S{ {SXSl A ? ZzSNI
FACTORY LEAGUE
 BOWLING NOTES

ed lot of new life into his Silver pin shooters. The Silver boys are rolling in fine form.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Umpire Roaring Red'' Rorty says he hasn't picked any place for work during the coming season. but that he doesn't intend to be back with the New England league. Rorty prefers to go elsewhere if he continues to work as an arbiter Rorty may land on Kennedy's staff.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

Jack Hannifir, who plays in at short stop for Jersey City has secured his team for two games in his home town, Holyoke. for Patriots Day, April 19.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-25

It begins to look as though the honors for fret place will be fought out between the American & British five and the Coulter & Mckenzie quin- fof <
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
RICH PUBLISHER is
INSANE, SAYS WIFE
Stilson Hutchins, Who Founded
Many Newspapers. Faces Inquiry
at Washington.

Washington, d c.. May 3.-A peti-
lion TO have adjudged insane Stilson
HutChins. founder of the old St Louis
Times. Washington Post. Washington
Times and once prominently connect
ed with the Des Moines. Iowa, State
Journal. Dubuque Herald and St.
Louis Dispatch. was granted here TO-
day. the writ being returnable May 4
Mr.. Hutchins is a multi-millionaire
and was an organizer and chief pro-
moter of the Mergenthaler linotype
The petition was flied by Mrs. Rose
Keeling Hutchins. his second wife,
Baltimore woman, whom he married
in 1909. She recited in the petition
that for many months past Mr.. Hut
chins has been paralyzed and is of
diseased and unsound mind" BY rea-
son of his mental and physical condi-
ton, she says. Mr.. Hutchins is wholly
unfit and incapable q managing and
properly caring for himself and his es-
tate. IL is claimed the estate IS worth
between $4,000. 900 and $4,000. 900 Mir.
Hutchins formerly was Tlem5er Of
the legislatures OF New Hampshire
and Missouri
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03

inspector must be given at least AS
hours notice.
UNIVERSITY TAX CARRIES.
Lee O'Neil Browne failed yesterday
in an attempt to kill Representative
Hamilton's bill providing for a one
mill tax fund for the support of the
University of Illinois.
BY a standing vote of 80 to 90, the
house tabled Brownies motion to
strike out the enacting clause Of the
bill, after which the measure was sent
along to the third reading.
I1 is estimated the act, if it becomes
effective, will provide an annual fund
of $2.00O.OO0 for the benefit of the
institution
TWO WORKERS BILLS ADVANCE.
The workingmens compensation
and employers liability bills were ad-
vanced TO third reading together in
the house, in order to keep opposing
factions from protesting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
CARDINAL GIBBONS
LAUDS ARBITRATION
Says Pact Between England and
United States Would Help Make
World Peace.

Baltimore, May AT the peace con-
gress here today Cardinal Gibbons
said: Il am persuaded that signing
of treaty of arbitration between Great
Britain and the United States would
not only be a source Of incalculable
blessing to these two great powers,
but would go far towards the mainte-
nance of permanent International peace
throughout the civilized world.
The time seems to be most auspi-
cious for the consummation of this al
lance. It meets with the approval of
the president of the United States, who
honors this meeting by his presence;
Sir Edward Grey, English minister of
foreign affairs, Mr.. Carnegie. and many
others too numerous TO mention"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
CHILDRENONSTACE
Amendment to Labor Act Rec
commended by Senate Ju-
dietary Committee.
NEW YORK LAW is MODEL
University of Illinois Tax Sustained
by House. Which Tables Mo-
ton to Table.

Springfield, H., May 3.-The amend
ment to the child labor law, which
permits children on the stage under
certain restrictions, was recommend
ed for passage by the senate judiciary
committee yesterday.
The bill is modelled after the New
York act In its amended form it pro
yides that before child can appear
on the stage, its parents or guardian
shall file a petition with either cir
cult coart judge, or with the Juvenile
court, setting forth specifically the age
of the child, the nature, time, and du-
ration and number Of performances in
which the child is to appear. the char
acter of the exhibition, and that Of the
theatre. Before any child, however, is
permitted to appear, the state factory
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03

ner reiterated the declaration he would
not accept any confessions Of men who
sought by confessions to escape prose
cution through an immunity bath.
NO IMMUNITY GIVEN.
Columbus, Ohio, May 3.-Ohio legis-
lators, who hoped by testifying before
the grand jury now investigating brib-
cry in the assembly to escape convic-
ton by means of an immunity bath,
were disappointed when Prosecuting
Attorney Turner and Attorney General
Hogan refused to accept their testi-
mony Other immunity baths were
headed off when an investigation by a
legislative committee was deferred un-
til after the grand jury finishes its
work.
Throughout the day the grand jury
was in session and among its witness
es besides the detectives who disclos-
ed the corruption was Governor Har-
mon and Judge w A L. Blair OF Ports
mouth, who conducted the recent cam
paign which resulted in the disfran-
chisement of 1900 voters in Adams
county for election frauds. A bill is
pending in the assembly to Iegislate
Blair out of his present judicial dis
trict and out of a place on the bench.
Rumors have been current of wrong
doing in connection with the measure.
WILLIAM }. BURNS ON HAND.
Detective w. J. Burns was at the
court house. but did not testify.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
SELECTED
Mcnamara Brothers Will Be
Tried for Dynamiting Be-
fore Bordweu.
PREPARING FOR THE CASE
James Identified as One of Party of
Four Men Travelling to San
Francisco May q.

Los Angeles, May 3.-Since it has
been finally assured Judge Walter
Bordwell, in the superior court Of this
county. will preside at the trial of John
J Mcnamara and his brother, James
B., charged with dynamiting, both tNe
prosecution and defense are busily pre-
pairing for the formal arraignment of
the men
d. F. Young of Alhambra, a suburb
of Los Angeles, has identified James
Mcnamara as one of a party of four
men who were seated with him Sept.
g. 1910. on the steamer Mandalay from
San Pedro to San Francisco.
CITY WANTS VINDICATION.
Indianapolis. Ind, May 3.-The Mer-
chants association of indianapolis, at
special meeting yesterday, adopted
resolutions ''unequivocally demanding
that a most thorough investigation be
made into the recent charges which
connect the city of Indianapolis with
the many dynamiting outrages which
have taken place throughout the coun-
try in the last two years" ""~-S.1%-~----@-
The association also offers its sup
port TO city and state officials in all
legitimate efforts to discover and pun
ish the guilty persons.
TRIALS WILL BE FASTENED.
Los Angeles. Cal. May 3.-With the
arrival here from Indianapolis of Leon
Rappaport, attorney for the Interna-
tional Association of Bridge & Struc-
tural Iron Workers, the cases of John
J. Mcnamara, secretary of that organ
ization, and his brother, James B. Nc
Namara, charged with murder by dyn-
amiting, were expected to reach court
with little delay.
Mr.. Rappaport talked with John J.
Mcnamara in the county Jail yester-
day and afterward conferred with Dis
trict Attorney Fredericks as to the ar
ralgnment of the alleged dynamiters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
CARN EGIE MEDALS
FOR HEROIC DEEDS
Thirty-flve Awards Granted at the
Spring Meeting of Com
missioners.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 3.-Thirty-hve
awards in recognition of acts of hero
ism were made at the spring
commission and the issuance of nine
silver and twenty-six bronze medals
were authorized. In addition the mon
ey accompanying the medals amounts
to $34, 100 and pensions TO widows or
heroes total ,310 annually. OF the
large amount $1,000 is given TO George
K. Muir of Grand Rapids, Wis. who
was awarded a bronze medal last Jan
uary. Muir is now suffering from tu-
berculosis at Wales, Wis, and the com
mission makes the money award TO
care for him. The money is appor-
toned as follows: $4,000 for worthy
purposes; $2,200 for liquidation OF
mortgages; $3,700 for other indebted
ness: $4,000 purchases of homes; $14.-
600 for education; $4,000 death bene-
fits. and 81. 900 for restoration OF health.
In nine instances the heroes lost their
lives and the award is made to a mem
ber of the family Twenty OF the
awards are made in connection with
rescues from drowning, five from rail
way trains. four in runaways. five In
mine OF well suffocation cases, and one
rescue of an insane patient from a
roof cornice. Since the inception Of
the hero commission 1891 cases have
been refused recognition, 487 have
been granted, and s92 cases are still
pending
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
TO VOTE ON A FRANCHISE
keokuk to Pass on Public Utilities
Proposition.

Keokuk. Iowa, May IA special
election will be held May 25, for the
purpose of voting on extending the
present city franchise for the operation
of public utilities 10 a period OF 25
years. If this proposition carries.
Stone & Webster of Boston, fnanciers
OF the Keokuk water power project,
will take over the properties, on which
they hold an option. and spend $500 :
coo on reconstruction work The utili
ties here have been controlled for a
number OF years BY Sargent G. Lundy
Of Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
FAVORS MONEY
FOR A SECOND
LORIMER PROBE

Washington May 3.-A renewal of
the Lorimer investigation was provid-
ed for today by the senate committee
on contingent expenses. which approx
ed resolution covering the expenses
Of such an inquiry. The report comes
Up in the senate tomorrow and a fight
Is expected.
The first fight in the senate viii
come when an effort is made 10 have
the investigation resolution referred
10 the committee on privileges and
elections for report on its merits.
LaFollette will antagonize such mo-
ton and contend for action by the sen
ate without further committee refer
ences.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
LABOR LEADERS CONFER

Pennsylvania Railroad Shopmens'
Strike is Being Considered.
Pittsburg, Pa, May "A big confer
ence of labor leaders is being held in
Pitcairn today. considering the Penn
sylvania railroad shopmen's strike It
is attended by American Federation OF
Labor organizers and other labor lead
ers. While there had been no disorder
early today, 1t was feared trouble might
break out at Derry, where the company
placed number of negroes in the
shops last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
MURDER FARM
BELIEVED FOUND
AT FOWLER, Ind.

Fowler. Ind. May 3.-John Poole, a
charged with murder. following the
unearthing of the body. of Poole's
farm hand, Joseph Kemper. was plac-
ed in the Benton county jail today
Two others of Poole's farm hands
have been missing a number of years
and today a systematic search Of
Pooles farm was begun. There are
rumors it is a second Belle Guinness
murder farm.
Poole today admitted killing KEN
per but said II was an accident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
Promised Job for Vote.

Springfield, Ill, May sc. F Tay-
lor. of Harrisburg. III, testified before
the bribery investigation committee
this afternoon that former Representa-
tive York had told him that he CYork)
had been promised a federal position
in return for YoTk's vote for Lorimer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
Spark Ianites Root.

spark from a passing locomotive
set fire TO the roof OF the Murrin Bros.
"hclesalc liquor house. First avenue
s0d Eighteenth street. at , O'Clock this
afternoon. The blaze was exunguish-
Cd with q chemical
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
Ohio Bribery Developments
Are Being Kept
Secret.
NO IMMUNITY GIVEN
Confessions of Legislators Will
Not Save Them From
Prosecution.

Columbus, Ohio, May 3.-Rumors OF
confessions by members of the Ohio
legislature and arrests of accused mem
bers were rife today as the grand jury
convened, but no official will substan-
tiate them. Prosecuting Attorney Tur-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
Senate Goal of w. c. Webster.

Washington, May 3.-WiIham G.
Webster. who has been a candidate
before the people of Illinois for var
ious Offices. has decided TO become
a candidate for the nomination of
the Republican Progressive league of
the state for senator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
THREE BURIED IN SNOW
Relief Party Digs out Men-No
Hardship suffered.

Colorado Springs. Col. May g.
Three caretakers at the Summit house
on Pixies peak. who were buried for
several hours under a deep blanket of
we're rescued by relief party. The
imprisoned men suffered no hardships
as they were well supplied with fuel and
PROVISIONS. but they were Obliged 10
hurrow holes from the windows to get
air
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
NOR THE GOVERNOR.
MYSTERY SURROUNDS TT.

Mystery surrounds the expedition,
whose operations have been Of such
magnitude as to make evident that d
large sum of money was invested. 1t
is reported that wealthy Englishmen
and Americans formed the syndicate.
of which the duchess of Marlborough
(who was Consuelo VanderbilD was a
member, on the strength OF the discov-
cry of relics by Scandinavian investi-
gators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
PASTOR PELTED WITH EGGS
Irate Citizens Chase Out of Town
Clergyman Accused of Misconduct

Sterling, Neb.. May 3.-The Rev.
L. G. Parker, pastor of the Methodist
church, was driven out of town with
stale eggs by irate citizens yesterdays
following an investigation of his con-
duct with the daughter of a leading
citizen. The girls father and friends
gave him "a hours to leave town. He
lost no time. Parker is 81 years old,
is married and has a daughter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
Smallpox at Iowa School.

Des Moines, Iowa, May 3 Nine
students of Still college a local oste-
opathic school, we're discovered to
have smallpox by City Physician Say
Ter. 1t is beliesed that practically
every student at the institution has
been exposed to the disease
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
Congress Proposes Steel
and Wool Inquiries
Shortly.
FORMER NOW CERTAIN
Senate Told Shoe Manufactur-
ers Are at Mercy of Ma
chinery Combine.

Washington, May 3.-An investiga-
ation, charged with being a trust, was
practically assured today when the
house committee on rules voted favor
ably on the Stanley resolution for a
special committee of nine to conduct
such an inquiry.
IS ESPECIAL TARGET.
The Stanley resolution originally
contained the provision that all viola
tions Of the antitrust and other trade
statutes should be Investigated, but as
agreed TO the steel corporation was
made the specific target. II is said,
however. that an inquiry into the
American Sugar Refining company
later may be ordered.
WOOL TRUST, TOO.
A congressional inquiry into the ex-
istence OF an alleged wooden trust was
asked today by Representative Francis
of Ohio. a democrat, who offered a
resolution providing for a committee
to investigate the American Woolen
company of Boston.
AND THEN SHOES.
ne 0eclardtlOn tnat a trust grips
the entire shoe manufacturing indus
try of the United States was made to-
day before the senate committee on f.
nances. which began hearings on the
Canadian reciprocity bill Manufactur-
ers from the middle west told the com
mittee they were practically at the
mercy of the United States Shoe Ma
chinery company Of Boston. 1t was
suggested the report of the hearings
would be transmitted to the attorney
general.
CAN'T BUY ABROAD.
The principal spokesman for the
shoe manufacturers, William D. Cench
of St Louis, said the trust" made
IL impossible to buy brass wire abroad
why don't you buy all your ma
chinery abroad, them" asked Senator
Simmons of North Carolina
In reply, the shoe manufacturer re-
ferred TO the As per cent duty which
stood in the way.
Would the removal Of that duty
make shoes cheaper" asked Simmons.
1T would. but cannot say how
much"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
LINCOLN, NEB., GOES
BACK TO SALOONS

Lincoln. Neb., May 3.-At the mu-
nicipal election yesterday Lincoln vot-
ed to return to the saloon license sys-
TEN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
Wife of Cameron Dam De-
fender Talks at His
Trial.
NO LAWYER EMPLOYED
WoodSman Fears He Will be
Betrayed and so Conducts
His Own Case.

Hayward, Wis, May 3.-District At
torney Williams made the opening ad-
dress to the jury in the Dietz case
here today. He told the jury Harp's
body was found after three shots were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
HYDE Has ReaInned

New York, May 3-Mayor Gaynor ack-
nowledged the receipt today Of the
resignation Of Charles Hyde. as city
chamberlain. He replied n the cham
berlaIn insisted, he should have 10 ac-
cept IT,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
pomestIc Tragedy AZ chicaoo.

Chicago. May 3.-John Bartowsh.
janitor of an apartment building. today
shot and mortally wounded his wife
and then killed himself The tragedy
was the result Of quarrel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
LITTLE FAITH IN LAWYERS.
FORMER C. R. |. &P.
MANAGER is DEAD

Chicago. May 3.-Captain H A. Park
er, former vice president and general
manager of the Rock Island system,
died today OF apoplexy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
MUSIC TEACHERS MEET
ChicagOans Lecture at Opening Ses-
sion Of Illinois Association.

sion Of Illinois Association.
Centralia, Ill. May 3.-The 23d
annual convention of the Illinois Mu-
sic Teachers association opened hero
yesterday with ID. A Clippinger. pres
ident. of Chicago. presiding The
morning was devoted To lectures and
essays. DR.. n. S. Perkins talked
of "The History OF New England
ern Orchestra" and Miss Louise Ro-
beyn on "The Child Mind In Music"
All are from Chicago Edward J.
Freund. violinlst, Of Chicago gave a
recital this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
eurIinoton conductor KIIJed.

Galesburg, ILL.,, May 3.-Luke
Williams, one of the oldest conduc-
tors on the Burlington system, was
killed in the local railroad yards yes
terday-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
Government compromlses.

Washington. May 3.-The govern
ment today accepted S1,ISO.OOO in
compromise of the suits against the
Dueven Brothers. the New York art
firm accused OF customs fraud.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
increases Capital stock.

Springfield, Ill. May Special y
The Geariess Automatic Pump com
pany of Rock Island certified TO the
secretary of state today to an increase
of capital stock from $500 TO 1880.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03
Murderers EIectrocuted.

Auburn. " Y. May 3.-Joseph Nesce
ana Alex Joseph Nash died in the elec-
tric chair today for the murder of
Thomas Delmonte.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-03

London, May 3.-After the applica-
ton of closure, clause two of the par
lament bill, which is the most impor-
tant section of the governments meas
ure for the curtailment OF the powers
of the house of lords, was carried, af-
ter closure, by a vote OF 255 to 1872, to
1876.
Then clause three of the BILL provid-
ing that ANY certificate of the speaker
of the house OF commons given under
this act shall be- conclusive for all pur-
poses, and shall not be questioned in
any court of law was carried, after
closure by vote of 225 to 1872.
BY the aid of closure the remaining
clauses. four, five and six, were adopt
ed without amendment by large MAORI
ties.
There remained a number of propos-
ed new clauses on the amendment list,
but the chairman ruled most of these
out of order.
Clause four provides that nothing in
this act shall diminish or qualify the
existing rights and privileges of the
house of commons"
Clause five provides for the duration
of parliament, reading: Five years
the time fixed for the maximum dura-
tion of parliament under the septennial
act. 1715."
Clause six declares: This act may
he cited as the Darliament act 1910"