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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12

ANTI-DEATH CUP LAW NEAR.
Legislation against the death cup
and the public drinking glass took a
long advance stride in both houses
of the legislature yesterday.
IL the senate, Senator Walter l.
Mauny's bill was amended on second
reading SO as 10 include glasses or
any other drinking utensil, and in its
amended form, without objection,
went to third reading.
IN the house, the companion bill in
troduced by Representative Homer J.
Tice, was read a first time and order
ed to second reading
The senate bill may be called up
for passage before the week ends.
ABSENT SENATORS STIR HENSON.
The senate was without a quorum
yesterday until the late arrival of
Senators Gibson, Nanny and Bailey
made it possible for the lawmakers
to proceed with business. Twenty
three members were absent, which
aroused the ire of Senator Henson,
who demanded that the Cook county
members who were away ATTENDING
the judicial primaries be arrested
and brought before the bar of the
senate.
No quorum was present in the
house and the session was perfume
tory. A county option petition car
rying q 900 names was presented
by Representative Lyon OF Sanga-
mon county.
MANY MANUFACTURERS MEET.
Over 100 manufacturers from all
portions of the state attended
meeting at which were discussed the
bills that are pending before the leg
islature on workingmen's compen-
sation and employers liability. The
house committee on labor and in
dustrial affairs failed TO meet and
the manufacturers appointed a COM
mittee TO draft amendments to the
two bills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
RECIPROCITY is LIMITED
European Government Told Favor
ed Nation Clause" Does Not Apply.

Washington, April ia European
government, the first 10 raise the point
officially, has been advised by the state
department that the tariff concessions
offered to Canada under the pending
reciprocity agreement will not be ex-
tended by the United States to other
nations under the most favored ma
ton clause of their treaties with this
country. The state department declin-
ed 10 disclose the name of the country
which raised the question.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
Petitions in for Head and
Directors of Carne-
gle Co.
MILLIONS INVOLVED
Cummins, Moore and Condor
Named in Involuntary Pro-
CeedingS at New York.

New York, April 12.-An involun-
tary petition in bankruptcy was filed
here today against William J. Cum
minis, president of the failed Carnegie
Trust company, and now under indict-
ment. The liabilities are S., 10000 and
assets 100000.
TWO DIRECTARS NAMED.
Petitions We're also filed against
charles Arthur Moore. Jr., and Martin
J. Condor, directors of the Carnegie
Trust company The liabilities of
Moore are $4,000, 600 and assets $780,
00O. Condon's liabilities are $4,000 900
and assets 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
GET 9 POSTOFFlCE
AND BANK ROBBERS
Officers Arrest Suspects at Toledo AZ
ter Trailing Them Through
Several States.

Toledo. April 12.-After trailing
their men for seven weeks, through
Ohio, Indiana and Michigan, United
States officers and private detectives
this afternoon rounded up nine men
in Toledo suspected of being implicat-
ed in bank and postoffice robberies
in this vicinity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
CANNOT MERGE
PHONE SYSTEMS
IN NEBRASKA

Lincoln. Neb., April I2.-Governor
Aldrich today vetoed the Minor bill
authorizing the merger Of telephone
companies in Nebraska Aldrich in
sisted the eiu would stop competition
Il tbs state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12

will only accentuate the public disgust
aroused by the original vhitewash.
GATHERING HEADWAy.
The movement for a reopenine of
the investigation is gathering headway
as result of the disclosures at
Springfield, Ill The work of the fIlt-
nois state senate committee up to date
is regarded as terrific indictment of
the character of the inquiry conduct,
ed by the United States senate com
mittee- In two sessions the state in
QUESTION produced more vital evi-
dence than did the national body in
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
MINE MANAGER is SHOT

William Balls Assailant Says He Re-
sented Remarks About Girl.
Springfield. Ill. April 12.-William
Bail, manager of the Dawson coal mine,
10 miles east OF Springfield. was shot
and probably fatally injured late yes
terday afternoon by William Muldoon,
a former friend. ThFee bullets entered
Balls body Muldoon was arrested and
brought TO this city and incarcerated
in the county jail The prisoner said
he shot Ball because the latter made
remarks about a girl with whom the
prisoner had been keeping company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
Death at oakxilIe. Iowa

Orion. Ill. April 12.-(SpeciaD -
Mrs. Mary Kirkland Hitler. wife OF
NJ " Hitler, is dead at her home
near Oakville, Iowa, aged So. She
was the mother of Mrs. Luther
Streed of this place. and q sister Of
DR.. J a Kirkland OF Cambridge.
The remains were taken TO Tools
boro. H.. her former home, for in
terment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
FLIES 290 MILES IN
MONOPLANE; NO STOP

ssy-Ises-Moulineaux, France, April
12.-Aviator Prier arrived here at
5:45 this evening from London, having
made the trip OF 290 miles in mono
plane without stop
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
Waaon Rlocka Traffic.

wagon belonging 10 the Rock
Island Sand & Gravel company, and
loaded with rock, broke down while
crossing the car tracks at Second
avenue and Eighteenth street at 4:3G
yesterday afternoon. Street railway
traffic was interrupted 10 minutes
while the crippled wagon and cargo
were being removed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
Open PROGRAM
FOR CONGRESS
r
Democrats Place Canadian Re
ciprocity Bill Before the
House.
OTHER TARIFF CHANGES
Measure for Popular Election of
United States Senators to Be
Placed in Passage.
OTHER TARIFF CHANGES

Washington, April 12.-Chairman
Underwood, of the house ways and
means committee, today introduced a
bill for reciprocity between Canada
and the United States. The bill is
practically the same as that introduc-
ed by Mccall in the last session, and
reintroduced on the opening day of
the present session. Underwood also
introduced today a bill to put on the
free list about one hundred articles
now dutiable. The list includes meats
of nearly all kinds, lumber, leather
goods, etc.
FREE LIST FOR FARMERS.
Washington, April 12.-Reciproc-
ity with Canada and a farmers free
list, it was decided at the democratic
caucus held here last night, will be
the legislation taken up in the Or
der named by the present house of
representatives. The wooden and
cotton schedule, according to pres
ent indications, will follow.
In the caucus there was no op-
position to Canadian reciprocity and
no change or amendment to the bill
as presented by Chairman Under
wood of the house ways and means
committee was offered by any of
those present at the caucus.
TO BE ON FREE LIST.
On the free list will be included
those things which the farmer needs
most, namely, agricultural imple-
ments, dressed meat and meat prod
ucts, -four, rough timber, boots,
shoes and saddles, wire fencing,
bailing wire, cotton bagging, cotton
ties. bagging ties. burlap and salt.
On many of these products the
CONTINUED on Page Temp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
Two Women Drown in Creek.

Paducah, KY. April 1.-TWO women
were drowned yesterday when bridge
across Mason creek gave way. They
were Mrs. Louis Harter and Mrs
James Wilford. and they were driving
from Brook Port, H., 10 Metropolis, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
DRYS BALKED IN EFFORT
To ELIMINATE COOK co.
The Weather
Forecast TIL p. M. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, d,aOavenport, Moline

Forecast TIL Z ,. N. Tomorrow for
Rock Island Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.
Showers tonight and Thursday
slightly warmer tonight.
Temperature at a. N. Al. Highest
yesterday 81, lowest last AZ.
Precipitation .19.
Velocity of wind at a. n. miles
per hour.
Relative humidity at p. m. s5, at
q. N. SO.
Stage Of water 32-no change in last
"a hours.
Only slight changes will occur in
the Mississippi from below Dubuque
to Muscatine.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
IOWA'S DEADL LOCK BROKEN;
KENYON ELECTED SENATOR

bureau OF statistics of the depart
ment of agriculture to be 10 per
cent larger than a year ago. The
increase in Illinois is estimated at II
per cent. in Iowa II per cent, in Mis-
souri, 10 per cent. in Nebraska II
per cent and in Kansas per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
PubIie UtIIlties Law upheld.

Jefferson City, Mo, April 12.-The
supreme court of Missouri sustained
the public utilities law, which allows
municipal corporations TO regulate
rates of public utilities. when it over.
ruled motion for a rehearing Of the
case of the Home Telephone company
against Carthage today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12

Brood Sows Show Increase.
Washington, April 12.-The num-
Der of brood sows in the United
States on April is estimated by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

(FTom noon today TO noon tomorrow
Sun sets 6:32. rises $40: moon sets
3 :36 a. n: BIS a. m. eastern time, full
moon in constellation Virgo; Planet
Mercury seen setting after sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
Mexiean Var Veteran DIES.

Galesburg, H., April 12.-GeorZs
McElvain Of Avon, aged 81. a veteran
of the Mexican and Civil wars, is dead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12

probably will be acted upon by the
house elections committees today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
AMERICANS SAFE
No Harm Has Come to Women
and Children Held Prison
ers by Mexicans.
OFFICIAL ADVICES SAY
Rebels Gather About Ohnaga and
City Is Expected to BE Cap
tured Soon.

Washington, April ~. - George B.
Schmucker, United States consul at
Ensenada, telegraphed the state de-
partment yesterday that, according TO
a message which he had received from
Alamo. the American women and chill
dren held al that point were unharm-
ed, but probably would not be permit
ted to leave the town. He expressed
the belief that their provisions were
becoming exhausted. and asked for per
mission to 90 to the scene to investi-
gate. This was granted by the depart
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
PROMIsE POPILAR ELECTInN

Douglas, Arizona. April 12--Authen-
tic adyices from Hermosillo. capital OF
Sonora, Mexico, say General Lorenzo
Torres Of Lorin, commanding the fed
eral troops in the Yaqui river region.
has Withdrawn his candidacy for gov
ernor and that az the instance of the
federal government a genuine popular
election will be held April %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
OJINAGA IN DANGER.

Preidio. Texas. April 12.-The
rebel lines before O1inaga. Mexico.
advanced after brisk fight last night.
The insurgents are constantly re-
ceiying reinforcements and their
commander today declared they
would enter the besieged city by the
end of the present week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12

Continued on Page Four.)
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
WAS A NICE ORDERLY FIGHT.
Freshman-So "Scrap'' is De
cided on Points.

The aenemic relic of the old fresh
man-sophomore fights and cane rushes
at Washburn college, the rope tying
contest, was staged on the athletic
field last night and resulted in an
overwhelming victory for the first year
men by score of so to g.
The easy victory was due largely to
the greater numbers of the freshmen.
It was due also to the afternoon en-
deaVors of class men who succeeded in
tying their superiors and throwing
them in a cellar. Freshmen did not
escape the afternoon ropes and chains.
either, and a good portion of the
classes were absent at the fray by
night
Spectators occupied the park bleach
ers and viewed the spectacle by head
lights of automobiles which had col
lected around the arena The scoring
rules which were drafted by the fac
ulty last year are too complicated for
general assimilation, but it was an
nounced as 60 to s in favor of the
freshman class. No one was hurt, so
the college authorities won the great
est victory
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
"The Water of
Eternal Youth
(From Homo Queen.l

The beauties of the Austrian court
used a lotion which was so eTectual in
keeping the face smooth and free from
wrinkles, even in the aged, that they
named it the water Of eternal youth. -
Some one has recently divulged the
secret of this wonderful. though ex-
ceedingly simple. wrinkle lotion. which
in her gratitude she has similarly
dubbed as a preseFver OF youth: One
ounce pure saxolite (pewderedl dis
solved in a half pint of witch hazel
that's all there is to IL. Any woman
can get these ingredients at her drug
store, put them together, and use the
solution with entire safety. To bathe
the face in the same brings imm edtate
results, even in case Of the deeper
wrinkles and furroWs. This is also
effective for hanging cheeks and
double chin.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
REUNION NOTES.

There will be several large booths OF
the fair grounds while the reunion of
the old soldiers and sailors Of Kansas
Is in progress where meals may be OBJ
tanned at reasonable prices. The MEM
bers of the Kansas national guards and
other military men will be fed at the
old Mills building in the 700 block on
Kansas avenue, and visitors also will
have an opportunity to purchase meals
there. Mrs. w. e. Fitzgerald win be
in charge at this place
The camp has been wired, and the
pavilion is being put in readiness for
the camp fires. There is hustle and
hustle on the fair grounds today.
Tents have been put up and hay and
straw has been provided. Stables are
in readiness for the accommodation of
horses.
The mounted military men will sleep
in the horse pavilion. Several other
buildings are in readiness for the ac-
ecmmodation of between two and three
thousand comrades who wish to bunk
together as of old.
The noted reunion speakers will ar
rive in the city Tuesday evening.
Arrangements are being made by L.
NJ. Crawford for shows from Kansas
City and ST. Louis to be on the grounds
while the reunion is in progress. Camp
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
Old story Bobs Up.

New York Sept. 23.-Associates of
Robert S. Lovett, president of the
Hartman railroad lines, placed little
credence today in the report that Mr..
Lovett is to be made chairman of the
board of directors and that Julius
Kruttschnitt would succeed him as di-
reeting head of the roads. Judge
Lovett was not in town. This is the
fiftieth time this report has bobbed up
within the past few months said a
friend of Judge Lovett. I'VE hardly
think it is true"
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
CHICAGO MEN ARE GOOD.
Lady Cook Decides They Are Better
Than Others.

Chicago. Sept. 23.-Chicago is not
such a. wicked place as some people
say, according to Lady Cook. who was
Miss Tennessee Claffiin.
1--WE been in Whitechapel, Petit
coat Alley, and other London centers
of vice. she said in a speech on
Morals, Laws and the Bible" in the
Auditorium, ''as we'll as in similar
spots in Paris and New York, and
must say that Chicago is above par.
And your men-why. I'm delighted
and surprised to find how many good,
pure men there are in Chicago
Lady Cook demanded the same
morals from men as women and urged
the opening Of all churches as forums
and centers for the young people to
congregate and meet for matrimonial
purposes instead of roaming the
SfraatS
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
How Many Men
Keep Youthful
(From The social Register.l

Tt is we'll known that within recent
years the men have become extensive
patrons of beauty specialists and mas
seurs. Not only the fastidious. but
men generally who have a care for
personal appearance. This has also led
to the employment by many of means
calculated to enhance or preserve ply
sIcal attraetiveness. especially by those
who abhor beauty parlors.''
OF these, perhaps the most widely
used is ordinary mercolized wax
which explains the mystery of the
silver-haired gentlemen with the boy
ish face. The mercolized wax. obtain
able at any drugstore. is applied after
shaving, the same as cold cream. only
not rubbed in This gradually ab
serbs the dead and half-dead cuticle
in tiny particles. revealing the fFesher,
heaIthier-hued skin beneath. To Sc
cure best results many apply the wax
at night washing it off in the morning.
Women not only encourage husbands
in this, but use the treatment them
selves.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
AbOutEl1I OIks

Many Dougherty students are earn
ing their board and room by working
outside school hours. The students
who have the grit and gumption to
earn their way do the best work in
school, and as a rule make the best
success afterwards.
Cooperative Boarding Club.
Our Students Co-Operative Board
ing club will occupy part of the third
floor, previously the quarters of the
Washburn Law school. Mrs. Wyatt,
who formerly had charge of the Y.
Y. c. A. dining room, has been hired
by the club to prepare the meals.
Harry w Gill. from Usage City, will
act as steward, or business manager,
and do the buying. The actual cost
will be divided among the members
each week. Well cooked, homehke
food will be provided at the lowest
possible cost. Some who are not stu
dents will be admitted to the club if
there is room.
r. v. Leeson, who is a member of
the board of directors of the new
Dougherty Business College company,
and chairman of the building commit
tee. was a Dougherty student in 1902.
He is engineer and part owner of the
Topeka Bridge & Iron company. One
of Mr.. Lessons notable engineering
feats was the designing and building
of the bridge in Monterey. Mexico, for
the Mexican government. in 1908, this
being the only structure in Monterey
that withstood the great flood OF 1909.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

Capt. William Green, chairman of the
committee on entertainment. has per-
fected the details for the breakfast at
the Country club. assisted by l. s.
Ferry, P. I. Bonebrake. Arthur Capper
and Frank P. MacLennan. Capt.
Green has also arranged for the bands
and other musical organizations for
the reunion.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

The decorations for the presidential
stand in front of the south wing of
the state house have been made by r.
K. Hinkson and G. NJ. L. Goshorn and
are extremely elaborate. The work
has been done under the direction of
Captain c. H. Titus, who is also ar
ranging for the decorations in the
Auditorium.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

r. V. Leeson, Who Secured Third of
Million D. Contract Last Week
for Concrete Railroad Bridge Work.
Mr.. Lesson was called on last week
for estimates on big job of railroad
bridge construction, on roads from
Kansas City to st. Joseph, and Kansas
City to Excelsior Springs BY the
middle of the afternoon he had his
figuring done and his bid in. Mr.. Lee
sons company expects to have a thous-
and men at work on this job within a
couple OF weeks and to complete 1t in
five months. They are securing the
country for competent workmen. This
will all be permanent concrete work.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
So A Word Of Scandal

nafred teh call OF a nefghbor on Mrs W.
p Spangh, of Manville, Wyos who said.
CHE told me DR.. Kings New Life Pills
mad cured her of obstinate kidney trouble,
and made her feel like a new woman
Easy, but sure remedy for stomach, liver
and kidney troubles. Only &c at Camp
BEL Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
AEastodon's Tooth Found.

South Bend. Ind, Sept. IA mas
todon's tooth. weighing four pounds,
was found in the Kankakee marsh,
west of South Bend. by Henry bunker
of this city The tooth is eight inches
long, five inches high and four inches
thick.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

New York, Sept. 2S.-The following
dispatch from Attorney General Wick
ersham was received by the Associated
Press today: Statements attributed
to me that U. S Steel combination
plainly a violation of law are entirely
unwarranted=G. w. Wickershana.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

liner Siberia. The Chinese doctors
after leaving Milwaukee will continue
around the world, studying the Gus
toms of the military doctors of all
countries
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

Captain c. H. Titus has charge of
arranging for the platform for Presi-
dent Taft's address in front of the
south wing of the state house.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

No fake badges will be permitted to
be sold in the city. The police will
have special instructions to watch for
anything of this nature.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
chinese noctors Bound for AlilwauIze

Milwaukee to attend the international
conference OF army and navy doctors
shortly to assemble there, Doctors e.
Hwang and c. E. Luke, division sur
geons in the imperial army of China
and holding the rank Of lieutenant coli
onels, arrived here yesterday on the
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

An accumulation of Gull dimensions
A snap at $1,000 per thousand to clean
UP. Want bench room for new stock.
]. THOMAS LUMBER co.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, the antiseptfc powder for the feet
It makes tight or nav shoes feel eaays
gives instant relief to eorns and hun1ons.
It's the greatest comfort discovery OF the
age. Relieves swollen feet, bHsters, cal
lous and sore spots. 1t is a certain relief
for sweating tired, tender aching feet
Always use It to Break In New shoes.
Sold everywhere, 25c. Don't accept any
substitute For FREE trial package ad-
dress Allen S. Olnstead lie Roy. n. z
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

The work of arranging the details
for the reunion and seeing to it that
the various committees do their work
falls upon Major T. ]. Anderson, presi-
dent. and Capt. C. H. Coney, secretary.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

It is expected that the national
guards will march to the camp
grounds after the parade and give some
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

Kansas will be a place of entertain
ment.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

Jerry Shaw will have entire charge OF
the grounds and concession rights.
Those desiring to arrange for conces-
sions are requested to see either of
these ground officials
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
Committee on Camp and Grounds


Blue post of G. a R. of North To-
peka will as a body perform the du-
ties of reception committee at the I'm
ion Pacific depot. All comrades and
visitors will be advised where to go
and members OF the committee will see
that they reach their destination with
out difficulty.
Topeka post No. II G. A. r., will
perform the duties of reception com
1nittee at the Rock Island depot Old
Abe camp No 16 Sons of Veterans, will
serve as a general committee to visit
all depots at night and as far as pos
sible in the daytime
The reception committees will be
provided with badges by Capt P. H
Coney at his Office, 31s Kansas ave-
nue..
P. I. Bonebralxe. Arthur Capper. and
Frank p. MacLennan have arranged
the program for the presidential
breakfast at the Country club and
have made assignments to autos and
to plates at the tables.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

The following notice has been posted:
Provision has been made for sleep
ing places for more than 5000 COM
lades, their families, and Sons of Vet
erans in buildings and tents on the
fair grounds. Dining halls, lunch coun-
tiers and bakery supplies to feed every
body have been arranged for. An
abundance of nice dry straw is on the
ground in tents and buildings. but
visitors should bring blankets with
them
VIM. PETERSON.
JERRY SHAW
JAMES E. PENNOCK.
J. N HARRISON.
JESSE LANGSTON,