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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
TO GET
A HEARING MONDAY
Attorney General Will Have His
Trial on Charges Made
Against Him.

Washington, July 22.-Attorney
General Wickersham will be given
a hearing next Monday before the
congressional committee on judiciar-
les on the charges made against him
by Delegate Wickersham of Alaska
that the attorney general had re-
fused to investigate the alleged
grab" of water sites on Controller
bay, Alaska, after proofs had been
lodged with him. The hearing was
decided upon after the attorney gen.
eraI had expressed a desire to ap-
pear.
The attorney general recently de-
clared that the whole matter had
been investigated and not been
"outlawed" as has been alleged by
the Alaskan delegates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
5,OOOLETTERS TO
MRS. HARTMAN

Hartman. y Y, July 22.-Mrs. f.
Il. Hartman. widow OF the railroad
builder and operator. TUNED over TO
the New York city bureau OF municipal
research today more than FIVE thousand
letters which she received the past
Year asking FOR money sggFegating &
fIIo.c00.0Up MS Hartman became
SO inter5 sted ln tais unsolicited CORE
epouGelce jha, she had IL turned over
10 her personally with the idea of max
Ing 1t the basis icg study IL sociology
aud Psychology. She was particularly
MtcTcs cd IN learning whR, percentage
OF the requests were worthy ones ana
how many we're from professional
beggers," WHO thoaght The world owed
them q living Fhs work became SO
much greater Ihzu she expected. how
ever. that sAc doSifrd 20 turn Tie task
O5eT " .he bureau.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22

act consisted Of ascertaining for Mr..
Hines whether Mr.. Lorimer would
be Objectionable to President Taft
ANXIOUS TO ELECT LORIhER.
The former Rhode Island senator
wanted it understood that Mr. Hines
initiated the conferences and that he
himself did not take more than a pas
sive interest in the Illinois situation.
Not only did Senator Penrose admit
that he sent for Mr.. Hines, but he
also said he urged him to do every
thing he possibly could to bring
about the election Of Senator Lori
mer
Senator Penrose said he did not ia
vor Mr.. Lorimer as against anyone
else, but that learning from Mr..
Hines that there was a possibility of
his candidacy being received favor
ably, he thought he should by all
means be elected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22

0OA@S DAO2A ~ AAA3
The bill must be returned to the
house for engrossment before it can
be signed by the president. This will
not be until next Wednesday, the house
having adjourned until that time. The
final vote came at the close OF a lively
session. There were numerous roll
calls on various amendments. but no
attempt TO delay final action. The
amendments defeated included those
offered by Nelson for restoring half of
the duty on grains and farm products,
made free in the reciprocity bill; one
by Simmons putting fresh meats on
the free list The Cummins amend
ments reducing the duty on various
steel products, on oil cloth and limo
leum: amendments by La Toilette COM
prising a general revision of the wool
en- tariff, revision of the cotton tariff
and another admitting free of duty af-
ter Jan. l next all wood pulp, news
print paper and paper board, and one
by Bailey proposing TO attach the
farmers free list bill to the reciproc-
ity measure. News of the passage of
the bill was telephoned TO the White
house. The president made no attempt
10 conceal his pleasure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
HIGINBOTHAM NOT ARMED
Will Not Even Ask Police Protection
on Return Home.

Ipswich, Mass, July 22.-Harlow N
Higinbotham, the Chicago philanthro-
pist, whose custodianship of the fund
raised for the widows and orphans who
died in the stockyards fire has brought
him threatening letters by the score,
has found a temporary refuge here at
the summer home of his daughter, Mrs.
K. J. Crane.
The ingratitude of those whose suf-
ferings | have given time and money
to alleviate is amazing" said Mr.. Hig-
inbotham, explaining his presence
here. 81 know that feeling in certain
quarters is intense against me and
that my life is not safe there. When
| return, however. | will go unarmed
and / won't call for police protection.
If anybody wants to shoot me, guess
they'll get me anyhow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
THE POWER OF GUGGENHEIM
AGAIN SHOWN IN THE SENATE

Graham committee's hearings on
Alaska affairs.
II is the purpose of the committee
TO show how the Guggenheims have
fought every effort of any interest
save their own to get rights around
the Controller bay harbor The in
cident in which Senators Guggeu-
helm and Kean figured is simply one
Of many. but the important financial
associations of both Guggenheims
and Kern with Alaska affairs give the
matter peculiar significance.
Controller bay is a fine harbor
and one side adjOins Kanak island
which is so located that it could cas-
lily be connected with the mainland
BY restle, and could be used as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
ANOTHER CARRIE
NATION is ON JOB

Shawnee, Okla, July 2z.-So sbs
might be able TO follow her ambition
TO become the Carrie Nation Of Okla
homa, Mrs. Addie Caldwell, of Shaw
nee, has been granted an officers com
mission by the state law enforcement
officer. Mrs. Caldwell alleged the Pr7-
hibitory laws of the state had oeed
violated and said she intends 10 follow
the example set by Mrs. Nation IN
Kansas and use an ak in her raids, u
necessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
BY TAV.

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus
Washington, July 20.-That an
independent railroad project aimed
to reach the Controller bay harbor
was killed by the objections Of Sen
atoT Simon Guggenheim, a member
OF the Guggenheim Alaska syndicate,
and Senator John Kean, q director
in an important Alaska trade corpor-
alton, on the floor of the senate in
open session. and that after this
project wss killed the Guggenheim
alliance made arrangements 10 seize
the identical route which the inde-
pendent company had asked, are
among the sensational charges which
gW Re 6sTel0Qe6 early before the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
OIL ON STREETS Is
CAUSE NEW DISEASE
EyeIids of Those Affected Turn -4st4
Iowish Color and the Lashes
Fail Out.

South Norwalk. Conn, July 22.-
a puZzling eye disease which is
widespread in Connecticut towns this
summer is said by physicians TO be
caused by the use or oil on the
streets. The eyeIids of those affected
turn a yellowish color and the lashes
fall out Trolley motormen are the
most frequent sufferers More than
one hundred thousand gallons of oil
was placed on the streets here this
summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22

terminal grounds for a railroad. In
1908 the Alaska Terminal and Navf-
cation company had a bill introduced
to permit them TO extend their pro-
posed railroad line from the main
land 10 the island with the purpose
Of using it for a terminus. 1t was
favorabIy reported and reached the
senate On May Is. 1908.
THE GUGGENHEIH CHANCE.
If ii should pass, the Guggenheim
chance to seize that island would be
lost The record for that days pro-
ceedings show that Guggenheim OBJ
5ected to the bill and the vice pres
ident's reply, as follows: objection
lContinued on PAGE Four.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
BETS LIFE AT POKER;
LOSES; PAYS STAKE
Black Aces and Fours Beat Dead
Mans Hand"-Indiana Victim
Dissipates Fortune.

Lawrenceburg. Ind, July 22.-Al-
though he had lost a fortune at the
card table, Harry c. Wheeler jokingly
staked his life on his hand, while play.
ing poker with John w. Cerney. and
lost
'What've you got?" asked Cerney
Wheeler laid down his hand. He
held two black jacks and a pair OF
black eights. while Cerney held Two
black aces and two black fOurs.
Wheeler's head dropped on lis
chest. and he rolled from the chair
and died. Heart disease, superinduced
by a poker sweat" is blamed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
Another Cholera Death.

New York. July PA 17-yearold
boy, a steeTage passenger from Ma
pies, died OF cholera at Swinburne Is-
land today, making the total II
deaths in quarantine nine.
4 case of cholera was discovered
this afternoon at Bellevue hospital.
when a diagnosis Of Manuel Per
nudes. a Spanish fireman who came
here from England, July /. showed M
was suffering with the disease. he
viii be removed TO Swinburne.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
FOREST FIRES IN ALASKA
Raging Three Days and Now Nearing
Town of Haines.

Washington, July 22.-Forest free
have been raging in the vicinity OF
Haines, Alaska. three days and now
are within a half mile Of the town. ac-
cording to reports received here To-
day. No mention is made of the loss
of life as yet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
Socialists Win Convention.

Lacrosse, Wis, July ga con est
which has been on between socialist
and non-socialist factions in the slate
convention OF the Federation of LABOR
was won by the socialists this after
noon when the leading officers Terc
chosen from that organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
Yacht Race Starta-

Chicago July 22.-With a moderate
southeast breeze blowing, II yachts
started this afternoon in the annual
336-mile yacht race no Mackinac IS
land. The Illinois, Mavourneen, Cap
sicum, Prairie and Iroquois were first
to start Ten minutes later the Big
Six, Amorita, Valmore. Juanita, Po-
laris, Shark and Vencedor started.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
STEALS A PAPER; 7 YEARS
Washington Judge Inficts Severe
Penalty on 14-Year-OId Boy.

Washington. July 22.-The judge of
the Washington Juvenile court has just
imposed the heaviest sentence ever re-
corded for the somewhat common prac-
tice of newspaper thievery For steal
ing four copies of a newspaper out of
a doorway Harrison Ward. II years
old. was sent TO the reform school for
seven years by Judge de Lacy. The
lad was paroled some time ago by the
same judge after being convicted of
stealing coal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
REvOLUTIONISTS MARCHING
ON CAPITAL; SIM0N'IS SICK
ROBBERS FIRE SIX
HOMES; MISS BOOTY
Number of Lives Imperiied in Resi-
dence District on North Side,
Chicago.

Chicago, July 22.-One woman was
severely injured and scores of lives
imperiled when six residences were
destroyed on the north side today by
blaze which the police believe was
started by burglars who planned to
rob under cover of smoke and flames
The alleged incendiaries escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
Taft 70 Invade Wisconsin.

Washington. July 22.-Among other
invasioIs Of the west which President
Taft has planned for this fall will be
q trip TO Wisconsin. the home OF Sena-
tor Ia Toilette, spoken OF SIS 8 candi-
date for The presidential nomination
against Taft. An invitation TO speak
at the dairymen's national convention
at Milwaukee in October today was
placed on the list Of The presidents >
e4gasemelLS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
Plead Not Guilty.

Cleveland, Ohio, July 22.-Pearce.
AIer, Newcomb & Maxwell, wall paper
jobbers, accused OF violating the Sher-
man antitrust law, pleaded not guilty
in the United States district court to-
day. The defendants furnished $4,000
bail The trial will be next October.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
Bio Deal In Iron.

Sharon, Pa, July 22.-The Repub-
lie Iron & Steel company has pur-
chased 1000 tons OF basic pigiron
for use in its new open hearth plant
at Lansingville. 1t Is said to be the
largest transaction in pigiron in sew
cral years. The price was not stated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
CAMORRIST LAWYERS QUIT
Trial Adjourned to Allow Time to
Decide Future Attitude.

Viterbo, Italy. July 22.-The lawye.s
for the defense have struck and as
consequence the Camorrist' trial was
adjourned today until Wednesday to
afford them time in which to decide
upon their future attitude.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
Law-De flying Capitalists
Hinder Development,
Says Roosevelt.
LEGISLATION OPPOSED
fHterIor Department Criticised
for DispoSing of $4,000
Acres of Bay.

New York. July 22.-In Joday's
issue of the Outlook Theodore Roose-
welt declares the development of
Alaska is hindered by selfish law-de-
flying capitalists and the congress-
men who, under pretense of hostil-
ity to corporations" oppose legisla-
ton which will authorize capitalists
10 develop the coal fields with fair
profit while doing justice to others" !"
HITS INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
Roosevelt criticises the interior
department for disposing of 10000
acres of Controller bay, which he
says, afforded the best chance for q
free outlet from the Bering river
coal fields. The government should
have held this land in perpetuality, ="
says Roosevelt, permitting its use
by any individual or corporation un-
der conditions subservant to public
interest"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
WILL ACT AS A UNIT.

Captain Dismukes reports that tho
interests of Americans at GonaiN 80
are not endangered by the revolution
ary occupation Of the city. where the
population appeared to be in full sym
pathy with the movement
This condition has strengthened the
determination of the state department
to stand behind the action Of AmeFi.
can Minister Furniss in Joining .he
other foreign representatives In pro
test against any attempt to bombaTd
the unfortified towns LOf the coast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
Oldest Methodlst's tooth Birthday

Bellefontaine, Ohio. July 22.-Mrs.
Sarah Austin. said to be the Oldest
Methodist in the United States, having
been a member OF the church for 81
years. is today celebrating her 10etn
birthday anniversary at her home IN
North Lewisburg. The event was
made a holiday in the village.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
crazy Nearo's Crime.

La Grange, Ga, July 22.-Charley
Reese, a negro, believed to be insane.
ran amuck today, killed three negroes,
wounded a fourth, blinded a white
farmer with a load of shot, and then
committed suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
MORE HUMAN BONES FOUND
Maine Wreck Is Being Explored
Locate Stewards Chain.

bones. impossible Of Identification,
were found in the main deck OF the
Maine. In the captains cabin were
found a portion of a gold watch
chain on which was engraved the
name OF -. r. Bell" Bell, the cap
tain's steward, was among those lost.
The work of removing the semi
fluid mud in which the hulk is i'm
bedded was interrupted today by an
accident to a sCow and the eXplo-
ration of the after deck has been
postponed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
All Other Important Hal
ii Towns Now in Pos
session.
SITUATION IS SERIOUS
President Obliged to Abandon
His Campaign in North and
Withdraw His Army.

PortAu-Prince, Haiti. July 22.-The
revolutionists are marching on the
capital. The situation OF the govern
ment is critical. President Simon is
seriously i'll.
President Simon appears doomed to
give way to the revolutionists, accord
ing to advices received here.
In the opinion OF Capt Dismukes of
the gunboat Petrol. which is at Port
au Prince watching .he operations Of
the revolutionists at Gonaives. the rev.
olutionists already practically are vie
torious. All Of the towns of import
ance except the capital are in their
possession
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
MONEY is REFUSED; BOMB
Attempt TO Wreck Home Of Ernest
Walla. Chicago Negro Citizen.

Chicago. July ga bomb was eI-
ploded in front of the home Of Ernes;
WslIa. (colored) today. The front
part OF the building was partially
wrecked and windows for half BLOCK
shattered. Walla. who rs employed by
a milk company, says he recently re-
ceived a number OF threatening letters
demanding money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
Burned In Explosion.

Jacksonville, July 22.-Mrs. Ferdi-
nand Strawn, AZ, wife of one Of lhe
most prominent and wealthy citizens
Of jacksonville, was seriously buried
by an explosion Of gasoline. Her
condition is critical.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
Stead Denies Report.

Ottawa, July 22.-W. II. Stesd
makes a formal announcement in the
Ottawa papers that he will not be =
candidate for governor. but vii! run
again for attorney general.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
Vote on Adoption of the
Measure is 53
to 27.
ENDS A BITTER FIGHT
Goes Through in Precisely the
Same Form 1t Emerged
From the House.
RECIPROCITY BILL PROGRESS.

March 30, 1e1o-FoIIowins the an
nounoonent Of a complete agreement
with Canada on the maximum and min
Imum provision Of the Payne-AIdrich
tariff law, President Taft invited con-
ference on closer trade relations.
Jan. 2, Canadian representa-
tlVes arrive.
Jan. e21 - Reciprocity negotiations
In session.
Jan. 2s-MccaI, republican, intro
duces reciprocity bill.
Feb. 14-Passed house, 221 to 90.
For, republicans 7S, democrats 143;
against, republicans 81, democrats 6.
March 4-Senate adJourns without
action.
April 4-Coneress conVenes in extra
session to ratify agreement
April 12-Oemocratic Leader Under
wood introduces bill.
April Fl - Passes house, 267 to SO.
For, republicans 81, democrats 2o3;
against, republicans 7s, democrats II.
April 24-Senste finance committee
receives house bill.
June 13-Flnance committee reports
without recommendations
June 14--Senate debate begins.
June 26-Senate defeats Root paper
amendment to bill.
July 22-Senate votes on bill.
Washington, July 22.-The Canadi-
an reciprocity bill passed the seGate
without amendment today by a vote
of SO to 81 All amendments were
previously defeated. II becomes
law upon the presidents signature. the
senate measure being the bill tha:
passed the house.
ENDS LONG FIGHT.
Washington, July 22.-The passage
of the reciprocity bill by the senate to-
day in precisely the same form il
emerged from the house. Will bring To
an end the presidents long fight for
the measure. The reciprocity fight had
its inception at a conference 16 months
ago at Albany, n. Y. between Presi-
dent Taft and Canadian Minister Field
ing. and since then II has been car
ried along through two congresses.
MANY AMENDMENTS OFFERED.
The bill passed the regular session
Of the house Feb. II by a vote of 22l
TO 90, and at an extra session of the
house April 81 by a vote of 267 to SO.
When the bill was taken up in the
senate today there were many amend
ments still on the calendar. and it was
expected the final vote would not be
reached until late this afternoon.
The amendment of McCumber Of
North Dakota reducing duties on
many OF the necessaries Of life and
increasing the free list. was first tax
en- up and was defeated 16 TO Ga
ADD Reciprocity q
r. DEMOCRATS FOR BILL.
The following republicans voted
against reciprocity. BCrah. Hepburn
Bourne, Bristow. Curtis, Burnham
Clapp. Nelson. Clark, Warren, Craw-
ford. Gamble. Cummins. Kenyon, Dix
on. Gronna. McCumber, La Toilette. Lip
Pitt Lorimer. Oliver, Page, Smith (Mich),
Smoot Democrats against: Bailey.
Clarke. Simmons. The analysts show
ed 81 republicans voted against the
bill and 2l for II. while 8 democrats
voted against and So in favor
The republicans who voted for the
bill included CuIlom of Illinois and
Townsend Of Michigan Seven
senators were absent; three present
not voting because paired with alb
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
Weekly Bank Statement,

New York, July 22-Bank state
ment: Loans, decrease, s13,734 ,00U:
net deposits, decrease. $s,083, 900; ex-
cess, lawful reserve, increase, STILL
$50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
CANADIAN RECIPROCITY BILL
PASSES THE SENATE TODAY
The Weather
Forecast Till 7 p. M. Tomorrow fol
RnnL I.IanA nn..nnnor4 MoIirA

Forecast Till 7 p. NJ. Tomorrow foF
Rock Island, DaVonpoet, Moline
and Vicinity.
Unsettled weather with showers
tonight and Sunday. not much
change In temperature.
Temperature at e. m "A. Highest
yesterday 81, lowest last night 5s
Precipitation none.
Velocity of wind at a. N. 1 mile
per hour.
Relative HUMILITY at Z p. m. 20,
at a N. 81.
Stage Of water Z. q fall of L in
last "a hours.
]. II. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
HINES CLAIMS He
TOLD ONLY FACTS
Admits Spending a Month in
Washington Prior to Lori
mer Unseating Vote.
TALK TO SENATE MEMBERS
Denies Seeking Influence of Depew-
Hearing Adjourned Till
Monday.

Washington, July 22.-The Lori
sion today and adjourned until Mon
day after examining Edward Hines
relative to his activities to influence
the vote in the senate last spring on
the unseating of Lorimer Hines ad-
mitted he spent a month in Wash
ington just prior to the unseating
vote. He talked with senators Ito
tell them the facts" He denied he
sought the influence of Senator De-
pews vote during his visit with w.
c. Brown, president of the New York
Central, during the Lorimer fight in
the senate.
PENROsE BACKS HINES.
Washington, July Ex-senator
Boies Penrose of Pennsylvania, sue
cessor to former Senator Nelson w.
Aldrich as leader of the republican
regulars in the senate, told the Lori
mer investigation committee yester-
day afternoon Of his part in the cleo
tioL of Senator William Lorimer
Senator Penrose backed up every
statem ment made by Edward Hines re-
GarGing the formers activity in be-
half Of Mr. Lorimer. He even hand
ed Mr. Hines and Senator Lorimer
a few bouquets. The Pennsylvania
senator expressed his belief that Mr.
Hines efforts to elect Senator Lori
mer were the result of a patriotic
desire to further the best interests
of the republican party and the ma
ton He didn't see how Mr. Hines
business connections could possibly
have caused him to take a hand in
the senatorial election
HAS PRAISE FOR LORIMER.
Senator Penrose said he naturally
was glad that Senator Lorimer was
elected, as he considered him a man
Of ability and experience
So anxious did Senator Penrose
appear to be to corroborate the testi-
mony of Mr. Hines that when his
memory on details failed him he in.
variably conceded that the facts
were probably as stated by the Chi
cago lumberman.
Senator Penrose was much more
willing TO admit an active part in
Senator Lorimer's election than was
former Senator Aldrich. who testi-
fed yesterday. Mr.. Aldrich sought
10 give the impression that his only
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
Thermometer Rises to 14O
Above in Death VAL
ley Sink.
POPULACE GETS AWAY
Heaviest Precipitation Exper-
fenced in 80 Years, Debris
Filling Canyons.

San Bernardino, Cal, July %
CIoudbursts that filled the canyons
with debris and turned nine buildings
into houseboats, marked the climax OF
hot wave which sent the mercury up to
14O degrees in the Death Valley sink
during the week The terrific heat
drove miners and prospectors out OF
the desert just in time to avoid the
heaviest precipitation experienced il
80 years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
MAPIs CONSIDERABLE CHANGED.

Reports indicate considerable
changes in the topography Of the flood
swept regions. The roar of thunder
in sections more than one hundred
miles from this city could be heard
here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22

Kansas City, July &C. w. San
ford, manager of the Chicago De-
murrage bureau and widely known
among railroad officials, is dead Of
BrighT's disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-22
SMALL TRADE BRINGS
MILLIONS; MINER DIES
James McCahiIl, Owner of Ore Land
in Mesaba Range, Passes at
Summer Home.

Duluth, Mimi, July 22.-James
McCahill, 5S, millionaire mine
owner, is dead at his summer home
in. Lake City. In the early days OF
Duluth, McCahill, who was a car
penter, traded a piece of Duluth real
estate valued at $1,000 for 100
acres of land in the Mesaba range.
This section is now known as the
Shenango iron mine. 1t contained
more than forty million tons of iron
ore.