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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
ENGLAND BUSHES
OVER LONDON RAID
Show of Force Made in Overcoming
Two Anarchists Now De-
-s---- --.- pIored-

London, Jan. 5.-After a DAYS
reflection the sober thought of Lon
don appears to be that the marshal
military to destroy a little nest of
outlaws was a mistake. A number
of provincial papers. too, criticise
the authorities sharply The Man
chester Dispatch says that English
men have been made to appear ridic-
ulous and that the affair is one
which the country will be glad to
forget
The impression is gaining ground
that the policemen should have
dealt with the business without call
ing upon the soldiers and that the
summoning of the horse artillery
was a particularly unnecessary move.
Nothing has since developed to es-
tablish that more than two men held
the tenement against several hun
dred police, two half companies of
Scots Guards from the tower of Lon
don, detachment of horse artillery
gun and fire brigade.
London, Jan. 5.-Officials at po-
lice headquarters. when shown to-
days dispatches from New York and
Boston saying that the authorities of
those cities believe the outlaws killed
Tuesday were members of a gang
that operated in America, said the
local investigation had not produced
the least combinations of such a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
CORE CARRIES
POINT IN LAND
BRIBERY CASE

Washington. Jan. 5--Despite the
protests of attorney for ]. F. McMur-
ray. the Oklahoma lawyer. Senator
Gore succeeded in having Senator La
Toilette put upon the stand today be-
fore the special investigation commit
tee appointed by the house.
LaFollette tested that Gore had
told him early in May before the lat
ter's disclosure 10 the senate, that Jake
Hamon. q lawyer of Lawton. Okla. had
offered him a money consideration If
he would let up in his opposition 20 the
McMurray Indian lag 4 contracts.
Gore stated he wanted to prove by
LaFollette that he had talked over
the matter alleged attempt of bribery,
before making his public statement on
lie floor of the senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
COM MERClAL COURT
FOR BUSINESS MEN

New York, Jan. 5.-The establish
ment of a commercial court for the
voluntary settlement of business
disputes among merchants was de-
cided upon by the New York Cham
ber of Commerce today. The court
may hear all disputes among mem
bers of the board and its judgments
will be as effective as those of the
supreme court. Expedition of the
settlement of business disputes often
delayed for years in the courts, is
one of the objects sought by the
new court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

the steerage traffic, worth to them $55,-
100000 a year. Twelve officers of the
defendant companies, all residents in
America, are named as co-defendants.
AGREEMENT ALLEGED.
These thirteen companies, the gov
ernment charges, entered into an il
legal contract Feb. ), 1908. in London,
by which they constituted themselves
the Atlantic conference, with power to
apportion all traffic pro rata, impose
heavy fines on members of the confer
ence for violation of any of the articles
of agreement, and wage competition
against all lines outside the confer
ence. AS a result, il Is alleged, the
Russian Volunteer fleet, plying be-
tween New York and Libau, was driv-
en- out of business, and the Russian
American line was forced to make
terms with the conference and enter
its membership.
DEFENDANT COMPANIES.
The defendant companies are:
Allan Steamship company. CAPT
talized at S3,220,000; plies between
Liverpool. Boston and Philadelphia
and Glasgow and Montreal
International Mercantile Marine
company a holding company cap
italized at s12O,0OO,O0
international Navigation com
pany, a subsidiary of the Interna-
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
DEATHS CALL
FOR A SENATOR
Stephen B. Elkins of West Vir-
ginia Passes Away After
Long Illness.
LONG OFFICIAL CAREER
Almost Continuously in Public Ser
vice Since 1S6O-Had Amassed
an Immense Fortune.

Elkins, w. Va, Jan. 5.-Intimate
friends of Senator Elkins here have
been informed the funeral OF the
senator will take place Sunday. In
terment will be at Maplewood ceme-
terry, not far from the handsome
residence, "Halliehurst," where the
senator spent much of his time. The
cemetery was laid out by Elkins and
his father-in-law. former Senator
Gassaway Davis. 90 years ago. Five
years later Mr.. Elkins' father was
buried in the family plot.
DIES LATE AT NIGHT.
Washington, Jan. 5.-Senator Steph-
en- B. Ell<ins Of West Virginia died at
his Washington home last night.
He had been critically i'll at his
home here for several weeks, but his
condition suddenly became grave last
night, and at $3.50 o'clock DR.. Francis A.
Jung. who. with DIR. u. T. Sewers. has
been attending him, was hastily sum-
moned. A serum had been ordered as
a last resort from the Rockefeller in
stitute, but it did not arrive until after
the end came.
WAS BORN IN OHIO.
Mr.. Elkins was born in Perry county,
Ohio, i'm 1871. He was graduated from
the University OF Missouri in 1860 and
began the study of law. In 1864 he
was admitted TO the bar.
After trying for a short time to take
up the practice of his profession in
ha in, no LOT ~
of 1864 to move to New Mexico. where
he began his first active practice.
There he laid the foundation for his
wonderful success, and before two
years had passed he was elected to the
legislature of the territory OF New
Mexico and shortly afterward became
the territory's attorney general. Two
years later President Jackson appoint
ed him United States attorney for the
territory, which at that time was the
principal office in New Mexico.
SURVIVED sHiKEUP.
After the war, and while General
Grant was serving as president Mr..
Elkins continued in favor, despite the
fact that the then president brought
about a monumental shake-up.
firing of holding appointive Office,
Mr.. Elkins shortly prior TO 1872 began
casting about for votes, and in 1873
was elected to the house OF representa-
tives.
Toward the end of his first term as
he took a trip to Europe,
and while absent was reelected. Then
a meeting with James G.
Blaine--a meeting which nearly result
ed in Mr. Blaine's election to the presi-
dency of the United States. II was FL
kins who was chiefly instrumental in
putting Blaine's name before the Chi
cago convention in 1884.
MOVES EAST AND WEEDS.
After serving two terms I'm congress
from New Mexico, Mr.. Elkins moved
to New York. In 1875 he married a
daughter of Senator Henry G.. Davis OF
West Virginia, who was the democrat
ic candidate for vice president when
Alton 3. Parker ran for the presiden-
~.
Mr. Elkins during President HarTi-
sons incumbency was appointed sec
retary OF war. where he added addi-
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
Q. G. BARBER ONE MILLIONAIRE
WHO IS A MILITANT REFORMER

the advances in rates are not necessar-
lily prejudiced against the railroads, as
the latter are endeavoring TO make it
appear. The men opposing the s., ,0O,-
100000 increase desire that the rail-
roads shall increase the wages of its
employees and also make a good lib
.eral rate of interest on the money ac-
tually invested The public should not
allow itself TO be misled on that score
The entire fight is centered on the
action of the railroads in forcing the
public to pay dividends on money not
invested in railroad property. but that
is represented by the water in stocks
ASKS WHAT Il NATTER.
What is the matter with con-
gress? ?" asks Barber in. his letter TO
the members Of congress. Why has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

the seat of government been trans
ferred to Wall street?
These are questions which I, In COM
mon with the people Of the United
States. would like to cave answered
sincerely"
Barber declares that of all the rail-
road regulation legislation "the Hep
burn bill was the supreme travesty up
on right and Justice" This law forcSd
upon the railroads an economy Of un-
told millions of dollars. by prohibiting
rebates and passes. yet there seems 10
have been neither sufficient inteilf-
gence nor honesty in the house or
senate 10 compel a lowering OF freight
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
DEMAND MADE
FOR PROGRESS
New Governors of Different
States Recommend a Va
riety of Reforms.
REGULATE CORPORATIONS
Direct Nominations and Initiative
and Referendum Are Other
Changes Favored.

Indianapolis, Jan. 5.-In his message
today Governor Marshall told mem
bers to "be careful of the man who
wanted TO show them a good time the
day after he had been introduced.
The fellow who wants to show you
a good time" said the governor, has
an AK to grind and he intends to chop
his own wood with 1t. There is no
money in honest public service, and
the man who flies high in Office has
some one holding a string TO his kite
RAPs COUNTY OPTION.
The governor recommended the re-
peal of the county option law, the en-
&C ment of a direct primary law, a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
COURT SETS WOMAN
MURDERER FREE
Declares Mrs. MoIIie Mcmahon Sane
After Acquittal on Ground of
Insanity.

Sturgis, S. D.. Jan. 5.-Mrs. Mollie
McMahon, who killed David p. Thorn
as here last summer and was acquitted
by jury on the grounds of insanity,
was yesterday declared sane by Judge
MCGEE. OF Rapid City. and given her
liberty. The insanity board had de-
clared her insane. basing the decision
on the evidence produced at the MUIR
der trial, but MCGEE refused TO permit
that that evidence be presented at
yesterdays hearing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
passengers were visible.
FINDS AVIATOR's CAP.

Brussels, Belgium, Jan. 5-The aero
club today received dispatch from Os-
tend stating an aviator's cap and
glasses, probably those worn by Cecil
Grace, supposed to have been lost in
North Sea. were picked up at sea off
Mariakerko, on the Belgian coast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
DRIVEN OUT INTO THE COLD
Forty Students at Quebec Flee From
Fire With Mercury 25 Below.

CRANKY. Quebec. Jan. with the
temperature 25 below zero, 40 students
of St Joseph's college were routed
from their beds by a fire which de
stroyed the main building of the col
lege. One teacher. a Christian broth
er, jumped from the third story win
dow and was fatally injured II is
feared a search of the ruins may re
veal other casualties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
BY TAv,

Especial Correspondence of The Argus)
Washington, Jan. 3-Millionaires are
not generally very militant reformers.
Ohio C. Barber. millionaire president
Of the Diamond Match company of Ak
ron. O.. is an exception.
Barber has written every member of
congress a letter protesting against
the pending increases in freight rates.
II the Interstate Commerce commits
sion permits the rates proposed by the
railroads 70 go into effect an addition
al tax of s., ~. .000, 900 year win have
been saddled upon the American con
sumers.
NOT PREJUDICED-
La Toilette. Brandeis. Barber and
others who are so vigorously opposing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
Provides for Appointment
of a Permanent
Commission.
HOPES FOR PASSAGE
Proposes to Demand Immedi-
ate Action by Ways and
Means Committee.

Washington, Jan. 5.-A tariff
commission bill was introduced in
the house today. 1t was framed by
Representative Longworth of Ohio.
1t provides for permanent tariff
board and further powers to make
it thoroughly efficient body. partic-
ularly as to the facilities for inves-
legations.
WILL PUSH 1T THROUGH.
Longworth said he purposed to
press the measure, which embodies
what he regards as the best features
of the Lenroot, Goode and other
bills. and hoped to obtain favorable
report from the ways and means
committee promptly.
SENATE ADJOURNs EARLY.
Washington, Jan. 5.-Congress re-
convened at noon today. The senate
adjourned Immediately out of respect
to Senator EIkins. who died last night
Owens speech on the Lorimer case
therefore was not delivered today. The
house will probably proceed with the
consideration of the legislative appro-
priation bill
HOUSE. TOO, ADJOIkNS.
The house devoted half an hour to
pressing business, and then adjourned
till tomorrow out of respect to Elkins.
The senate adjourned until Monday.
After a resolution expressing the SEN
ate's profound sorrow" had been
adopted. the following named senators
were appointed committee to accom-
pany the body OF the dead senator to
his late home in Elkins, w. Va. Scott,
Hale, Frye Aldrich. Cullom, Gallinger,
Lodge, Bacon. Tillman, Keane. Ben
ley, Foster, Stone, Crane, Carter,
Smith, (Maryland) and Root.
HOUSE DOES LIKEWISE.
In the house upon the ann nouncement
of Elkins death, a resolution was
adopted authorizing the speaker TO ap-
point a committee to act with the
committee from the senate. Chaplain
Couden in his prayer at the opening
of the session and the house. referred
TO Elkins as one of the foremost leg
islators of his time.
CLAPP WILL SUCCEED.
There is little doubt that Senator
Clapp of Minnesota, now fifth on the
committee, will be chairman on the
expiration of the present congress in
less than two months. Clapp has
been an insurgent on railroad rate
legislation in that he favored many
suggestions for the regulation of rates
which the majority of the committee
regarded as ultra-radical.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
QUAKE SAID TO
HAVE BURIED 2
SMALL TOWN

St. Petersburg. Jan. 5.-A message
from Tashkend, Russian Turkestan,
says there are unconfirmed rumors
that the towns of PrZhevalsk and Pish-
pek were destroyed by yesterdays
earthquake and that lake formed on
the site of the former place. Each
town has population of 5000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
limits Award of Reparation.

Washington. Jan. 5.-That the award
ing of reparation by no means neces-
sarily follows the reduction of rate.
whether by voluntary action or by or
der of the interstate commerce COM
mission. is the principle laid down to-
lay by she commission 40 govern pro
ceedings in reparation cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
WANTS OREGON PRIMARY
Senator Young of Iowa Still Harping
on His Pet Issue.

Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 5.-Senator
Young today declared himself in favor
OF the enactment of the Oregon pri-
mary law by the Iowa legislature. He
believes the senatorial issue is Iowa
and the Mississippi valley against New
England free trade on agricultural pro-
ducts and that the voters in Iowa
should have a voice on the question.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

From noon today to noon tomorrow)
Sun sets 4:43, rises 7:21; moon sets
9:56 p. m; moon at greatest hbratfon
east; I p. m, planets Mercury and
Venus in conjunction, Mercury passing
west of Venus. Midnight, planets
Venus and Uranus in conjunction,
Venus passing east of Uranus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
Such Was Object Of Agree
ment of 13 Steamship
Companies.
FEDERAL CASE BEGUN
Had Contract to Pro Rata the
Business Between United
States and Europe.

New York, Jan 5.-The government
brought suit yesterday in the Unit
ed States circuit court under the Sher-
man antitrust law against 13 of the
principal transatlantic carriers, which
are estimated to control 30 per cent Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
Irrigation Report In.

Washington. Jan. 5.-President
Taft today sent letter to congress
transmitting the report of the board
of army engineers in regard to irri-
CATION projects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
German Balloon Not Heard
From for a Week, in
Sweden.
NO PASSENGERS SEEN
Cap and Glasses Supposed to
Belong to Cecil Grace,
Found.

Berlin, Jan. 5.-A dispatch from
Copenhagen reports balloon suppos-
ed to be the German, Hildebrandt,
missing since Dec. 29, passed over
Hoegenass, Sweden, last night. No
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
BEvERIDCE To
MAKE PLEA TO
GUST L0RIMER

Washington, Jan. 5.-Senator Beyer.
idge. member Of the committee on
elections. has decided 10 make a min
ority report I'm the Lorimer oase. and
viii make a speech asking the senate
to declare the election OF LoTimer, IL
legal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

referendum act, control of the issue of
stock of corporations, and state regu-
lation of trusts.
When the 9th session of the Indi-
ana assembly convened today the dem
ocrats had a good working majority
in both houses, the first time in 16
years.
ross INAUGURATED
Boston, Jan. 5.-Eugene NJ Foss. the
first democratic governor OF Massa-
chusetts since 1905, was inaugurated
today. His message asked the IegisIa-
ture TO consider direct nominations:
initiative and referendum; rights of
1c.nnti..,.a =. d.. L..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
THE WEATHER

Forecast Till p. M. Friday, for
Rock island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Snow tonight and Friday warmer,
with the lowest temperature tonight
about Is degrees above zero.
Temperature at a. M, degrees
above zero. Highest yesterday, 20;
lowest last night, 1 degree above zero.
Velocity of wind at z a m, miles
per hour.
Precipitation 03 inch.
Relative humidity at Z p. m. go; at
Z a. m, "a.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
Minister to Peru Resians.

Washington. Jan. 5.-Leslie Combs
has rendered his resignation as minis
ter to Peru, The resignation Was -
cepted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
ross TN.UGURHTED.

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
WILL PUSH 1T THROUGH.

Longworth said he purposed to
press the measure, which embodies
what he regards as the best features
of the Lenroot, Goode and other
bills. and hoped TO obtain favorable
report from the ways and means
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

Springfield, III, Jan. 5.-Republican
members Of the lower house OF the
47th general assembly wound up their
caucus last night by the selection OF
candidates for minor Offices Of the
house.
The veteran dOorkeeper. Edward
Harlan OF Marshall. was defeated for
that appointment by Carl Burgett Of
Newman, aud Charles w Baldwin Of
defeated James Kinney Of
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-02

Pitches Yankees to Victory Over
.-. Red SoX.
NEW YORK POUNDS BALL
Drives Collins from Mound in the
Third and Scores Six
Runs.

Boston. July 1.-Collins. Moser and Maggie
made only feeble resistance against the
New York Yankees. with Ford in the box,
and the star mystery BALI pitcher Of the
American League twirled his team to vic
tory over the Boston Red Sox here this
afternoon The score was to 2. The VIC
tory Of the Yankee star marked his first
appearance in the box for several weeks.
Five hits were CLEANED from his delivery
but they were widely scattered in all but
the sixth inning. when two singles and
stolen base tailed a run for Boston. Russ
struck out a half dozen men, and, although
he passed two he would have held the SoX
TO one run and possibly scored a shut-out
had Ed Sweeneys arm been in its usual
fine condition. Sweeney was little off in
his work, however, and three bases were
stolen on him. In six Of the nine innings
Boston walked the plank in Indian file.
Although two errors were charged up
against the Yankees. the men played
brilliant bali Birdie" Cree made one Of
the most sensational catches ever seen on
the grounds in the third inning. There
were two out with men on second and
third. when Nunamaker, of the Sox, lifted
a fiy which seemed good for a hit in back
OF third Cree, however, started with the
crack OF the bat and just as the ball was
about to strike the earth he scooped ii up
with his goved hand. The speed at which
he was running and the impact of the bail
pulled him to earth, but although he turned
several somersaults he came up with the
ball. Ford shook hands with his teammate
after the inning.
A single by Yerkes Boston's first hit,
started the trouble in the second inning,
after Engle had gone out peacefully. Bert
Daniels misjudged a liner by Purteil, but
made a circus catch of the drive. Yerkes
stole second, and took third when
Hartzell made a low throw of Meyers S
bunt The latter stole SECOND, and Yerkes
scored when Sweeney made IN erratic
throw.
The Yankees had batting fest in the
third inning Earl Gardner chopped one
over second for a hit and was safe at
third when Sweeney nit to left for a base
: Ford famed. Meyers bungled Daniels
grounder, and Gardner scored, while Swee-
rey aud Bert were safe on the bags
Wolter swung into line with a nice bunt
and Sweeney and Daniels tailed wher
Hartzell singled to right field. Cree slashed
! one TO right. but Hooper made a pretty
throw and npped Wolter at third. Cree
| took second on the play, and Collins re-
| signed In favor of Moser. Moser made a
| Wild pitch, and Nunamaker was hurt
Williams taking his place behind the plate
Yerkes and Engle dreamed OF better days
while Knights little fy dropped safe. and
Cree scored. Further comedy 'as added
when Knight wriggled TO second after
being caught asleep off first. a single
nv Chase scored knight. but Hal ended
the inning by trying TO steal second base.
The score follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-02
"JAPS" BEAT MANHATTAN
"LittIe Brown" Baseball Team
Wins in Tenth Inning.

rally in the tenth inning enabled the
Waseda University BASEBALL team TO de-
feat Manhattan College on Lenox oval yes
terday by the score of 10 to l. The Waseda
nine. which is the second Of the invading
.Iapanese bal, teams to visit New York,
outplayed Manhattan from the outset. but
was unable to get over the winning run
until the game was forced into extra inn
ings The pitching and clever fielding Oh
Matsuda. the captain Of the japanese team
were features In themselves, for he had
no less than nine strikeouts 10 his credit
and he flelded twelve difficult chances in
superb style
The players from the Orient have spent
two months touring the United States.
and even If they were familiar enough with
the game when they disembarked at San
Francisco they have since picked up all
the latest tricks of the diamond. and
played with far greater skill and ability
than the average college team. The Japs
hit the ball hard and they ran the bases
well Their all-Aouud playing was so
superior TO that of the Manhattan team
that the American players looked foolish.
The Manhattan team got the jump on
the Japs at the start, scoring one run in
the first inning. The visitors came back
hard in the next inning, however, and by
making the most Of their opportunities
put two runs across the plate ana took
the lead in the second inning. ISeda, the
heavy hitter Of the Jap team, opened the
inning with a single. but he was thrown
out stealing second OF, the first Daseman
struck out: then the Manhattan pitcher
became wild and passed two men in sue
cession. Errors and clever base running
let the Japs score both men. Iseda start
ed another rally in the fourth inning and
scored another run, putting the little brown
men in the lead
Manhattan tied the score in the sixth
and there was no moro scoring until the
tenth. when the Japs fell on Archer foi
six singles and a sacrifice and scored sever
runs. Manhattan added another run In It's
half OF the inning, making the final tally
10 to 1.
Jack DOYLE. the deposed National League
umpire. umpired the contest, and was the
enemy OF both the players and specta
tors from the start. His decisions were
based more on imagination than observa
ton