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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
PEMBERTON AND
CLARK ON TRIAL
Selection of Jury Begun at Spring
field to Adjudge Guilt in the
Furniture Case.

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 30.-The trial
of State Senator Pemberton and EX-
Representative Clark, charged with
conspiracy in soliciting a bribe in con
nection with the awarding of the con-
tract for the furnishing of the Iegisla-
tive chambers, was begun today. The
jury has not yet been completed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
HEART FAILURE is FATAL
Victor Manuel Anderson Dies Sud-
denly at Orion.

Orion. Ill, Jan. 90 Especial -
Victor Manuel Anderson died this
morning at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Emma Johnson. He was appar-
emily in his usual health last night,
but during the night suffered an at
tack OF heart failure which caused
death. He was 81 years of age. Be
sides his sister. two brothers. Will
liam and John. both of this place.
survive. The funeral will take place
Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
ASK STATE PARK
Purchase of Starved Rock as
Site Recommended to the
Legislature.
COMPRISES 1000 ACRES
Located Between Ottawa and LaSalle
on the Illinois River-To Be
One of a Chain.

Springfield, Ill, Jan. 3O.-The
purchase by the state of Starved Rock
and 1000 acres of land along the
Illinois river for s125, 900 is recon-
mended by the state park commission
in a report which probably will be
submitted to the legislature this
week.
AS the Starved Rock project can
be made available Immediately for
public enjoyment, the commission
recommends it as more feasible than
the proposed state parks in the white
pine forest of Ogle county and in the
mound region of St. Clair and Mad
ison county.
STATE HOLDS OPTION.
An option has been secured upon
the property with the purchase price
fixed at 100000 The commission
says this price is too large. This
opinion is based upon survey made
by the state geolOgist to determine
the value of mineral deposits, upon
an appraisement of improvements
and upon an estimate of riparian
values made by Isham Randolph. The
commission sets S125,OO0 as an
equitable price.
The proposed state park comprises
I6 separate tracts of land and il
situated on the Illinois river in La
Sale county, about midway between
the cities of Ottawa and La Sale. II
is less than 100 miles from Chicago.
LINK IN PARK CHAIN.
The Starved Rock properties are
located on the tentative line by the
transcontinental road proposed by
the Automobile Club of America and
also on the line of the proposed state
road from Chicago to St. Louis.
II secured by the state the park
will become a link in cnain of beau
tiful parks along the south bluffs Of
the Illinois river. 1t is near Deer
park and less than 10 miles from
the municipal park which several or
the river towns have Joined to build
opposite La Sale and Peru.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
ESTATES VALUE UNKNOWN
Copy Of Mrs. Eddy's Will, Filed at
Boston, Throws No Light.

Boston. Jan. 3O.-A copy Of the will
of Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy was filed in
the Suffolk county probate court to-
day. There is nothing in the petition
to show the value of the property
owned by Mrs. Eddy in Boston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
Specials for Dancers.

A special train OF FIVE coaches made
the run from Davenport TO Chicago
Saturday night and back To Rock Is
land over the Rock Island today. TO
accommodate the Russian dancers who
appeared al the Grand opera house Sat
urday night and are 10 be seen tonight
al the Illinois. The dancers gave two
performances at Chicago theatre yes
terday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
PENSION GIVEN MANUEL
Deposed King Is To BE Given over
500 Day.

Lisbon, Jan. 30.-The DiariO de NOti-
cias announces the Portuguese govern
ment has decided to pay monthly
pension Of $4,000 to>the deposed King
Manuel. check for the months OF
OCTOBER. November and December has
been sent 10 him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
ST. LOUIS PAIR ROLLS HIGH
lockwood and Yerkes Shoot Lies
in Doubles at Bowling Congress-

ST. Louis. Jan. 30.-St Louis made
the best bid this morning for leader
ship in the bowling doubles. when
Lockwood and Yerkes shot 1.196 on the
last shift OF two men teams in the
bowling congress. Cincinnati rolled
I,Ise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
MOVING ON THE CAPITAL
Revolution in Honduras Seems to u
Making Progress. u

San Juan Del Sur. Nicaragua. Jan.
'3O-General Duron. leading 900 rev
olutionists, has invaded the depart
ment of Choluteca. Honduras. and
is preparing to march against TegUCi-
galpa, the capital. Another body of
revolutionists is reported operating
near Campanento. east of the capi-
tai
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
MANGLED BODY is
FOUND ON TRACKS
Rock Island Workmrn Make Grew.
some Discovery az WaIcott,
Iowa.

Early this morning the badly
mangled body Of a man was found On
the Rock Island tracks near WalcOtt.
Iowa, by party Of section employees.
who we're on their way 10 work. The
body was taken 10 WalcOtt The
man was probably 81 years Of age.
He wore 4 blacksmith leather APP
ron. As yet his identity has not been
esta bIished
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
Flies TO Escape Crowd.

Houston. Texas, Jan. 30.--Roland b.
Garros. who made a quick ascension in
his Ibcnoplane al 5:25 O'Clock yester-
day afternoon TO prevent the machine
being damaged by a crowd Of several
oye-enthusiastic spectators. had not
been reported as alighting at 2 o'clock
last night The surrounding country Is
being searched for the missing man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
NATIONAL CORN
SHOW IS OPENED
Governor Harmon Will Speak at
Columbus TOnight-Taft
There Feb. 10.

Columbus. Ohio, Jan. 30.-The
national corn show opened today
with a fair attendance The official
opening exercises will be held to-
night at which Governor Harmon
and others will make addresses. The
show will last two weeks. President
Taft will make an address the after
noon of Feb. 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
NO MINE STRIKE
WITHOUT A VOTE

Columbus, O.. Jan. 3e.-Several
amendments to the constitution Of the
United Mine Workers were adopted
by the convention today. One provfd-
ed that no general strike shall be or
dered until endorsed by the entire or
ganization by referendum vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
THREE DROWN IN FLOOD
Ohioans Lose Lives While on Their
WAY to Church.

Gallipolis. Ohio, Jan. 30.-Three
persons were drowned in a flood in
Dirty creek, near Centerville, last
night. Mrs. John d. Rose, son and
granddaughter were on the way to
church when they were caught in the
high water and all drowned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
Volcano in Lake TaaI, in,
Eruption, Causes
Wave.
NATIVES ARE FLEEING,
Several Disasters Have Result
ed from Same Source in
the Past.

Manila, Jan. 30.-An Amerfca
school teacher. who has traversed thG,
shore Of Lake Taal telegraphs Ave vii
lagos were destroyed by a tidal wave,
and that not less than 900 persons
have been killed in that vicinity. Many
were burned in fires started by the
molten masses.
RELIEF HURRIED FORWARD.
A constabulary relief detachment
reports IL persons drowned. one kill
ed by lightning at Talsay and three
persons drowned AT Lomery The gov.
ernment is hurrying a relief train TO
the scene.
TIDAL WAVE CATCHES MANY.
Manila. Jan. 3O.-Twenty natives
lost their lives in tidal wave which
followed eruptions by the volcano
Taal, according 10 advices received
here today. All towns within a radius
OF 20 miles have suffered damage from
the rain of mud and stones. which still
continues. Natives are abandoning
their villages and fleeing TO the hills
In terror.
N CENTER OF LAKE.
Mount Taal rises I'm the center OF
Lake Taal. "a miles from this city.
from which the dense clouds of smoke
rising from the crater are plainly Wis
ible. Observatory authorities believe
Manila is I'm no danger but there rs
some alarm among the natives, who re-
call the destruction caused by Mount
Mayon, the other volcano OF Luzon, in
1897. So far, however. Mayon has
shown no threatening disturbance.
ISLAND SANK FIVE FEET.
Investigators OF the bureau OF sci
ence report that with the first violent
eruption of Taal Saturday the vol.
canic island appeared to sink FIVE feet
and the waters of the lake rising,
swept the shores a mile inland.
carrying away bamboo shacks and
catching score OF natives. Others
living in the vicinity had taken warn
ing and fed at the first rumblings OF
the volcano. The towns OF Taal, 10.
merry. and Palissy seem 10 have suf
fered most
RISES 1850 FEET.
Mount Taal rises .O5O feet from the
center OF Lake Taal province OF Batan-
gas. LuZon. IL is the second volcano
In Importance in Luzon. and has ex.
perienced eight violent disturbances
preceding the present one since 1903.
II has been more or less active from
time immemorial. Its most destruc-
tive eruptlons occurred I'm 1854 and
continued six months, causing much
loss OF life and enormous destruction
OF property.
MANY SINCE.
There were less serious outbreaks in
1908 and 1873. In 1863 Mount Mayon
was In eruptiOns two months. DESTROY.
ing the towns Of Cagsauas and Mali
mao. together with se:eral villages
and in 1914 It burst forth again. dc.
stroying FIVE towns. Another eruption
occurred in May. 1897, when 400 per.
sons lost their lives. The latest ont.
break, however. less severe. was In
March. 1900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
SIGN IS BLOWN
DOWN IN CROWD
AND KILLSTHREE

Philadelphia. Jan. 30-A large sign
blown from the TOP OF building fell
upon a crowd OF shoppers this after
noon. killing John Ellis, Henry Hahn.
and Miss Ruth Sey5old. Six other per
sons we're injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
CROWDS IN WAY.

10000 people saw the start.
CROWDS IN WAY.
Mayor Fogarty, with the entire po-
lice force, had great difficulty in
keeping an open space for 500 feet
so the start could be made. When
word was received that all condi-
tions were propitious. McCurdy
mounted the machine and adjusted
his headgear, gave the signal and
was off
RISES 900 FEET.
McCurdy first circled over the har-
Dor at an elevation of 500 feet. He
made a second circle at an elevation
of over a thousand feet and at 1882
the flag dropped and McCurdy cross
ed the line over the wireless station,
going at the rate of nearly so miles
an hour. In 10 minutes he was out
of sight over Sand Key, 10 miles
away As McCurdy passed each boat
at a velocity estimated at nearly so
miles an hour, the sailormen gave
him rousing cheers and steam whis-
ties we're blown The torpedo boats.
soon as McCurdy came in sight,
started ahead at full speed. but the
swift flying biplane soon outstrlppeo
them.
CROWD GROWS ANXIOUS.
When news came McCurdy had
passed the third station ship a Wig
orous cheer went up. AS the mo-
ments flew and no further reports
came the crowd grew anxious and
gathered about the cable office TO
await reports from Havana. Then
came a wireless that the bird man
had fallen into the sea and a groan
went up from the crowd.
Finally came the news that Nc
Curdy was forced TO alight on the
water because of the shortage of
lubricating oil and that neither he
nor his machine was injured. At this
the cheering was renewed, mingled
with expressions of regret the at
tempt had failed when McCurdy was
within sight Of his goal
FOR $4,000 PRIZE.
The fight was for a prize of s5,-
OOOoffered by the Havana Post. and
$4,000 appropriated by the Havana
city council.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
RAISES THE BEST CORN
Indiana Man Wins Championship of
the World for Ten Ears.

the World for Ten Ears.
Columbus o., Jan. 30.-Indiana still
retains its lead as the state that raises
the best corn in the world, according
to the national corn exposition Judges,
who PASSED on the best samples of
corn Saturday. previous to the opening
Of the EXPOSITION Monday. Roy ID.
Clore. 10, of franklin. Indiana.
was the inner of the champions hip
for a ten ear showing, valued at $1,000.
donated by the Indiana Corn Growers
association. B. Clore. his father won
the championship prize in 1907 and
1908.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
HUNDREDS may BE DEAD IN
THE PHILIPPINE EARTHQUAKE

shaft. Had it not been for the fact
that his clothing did give 10 the
strain he would have been seriously
injured, If not killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

(From noon today 10 noon tomorrow)
Sun sets 5:11. rises 7:0T; moon sets
5:34 p. m; 9:55 a. m. moon in con-
junction with planet Venus. passing
from west to east of the planet. 31a de-
grees south thereof. Planet Mercury
visible low in east
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
ICE DANGEROUS IN WIND
Fifty Mile Gale Causes Much DAM
age AT Sault Ste Marie

age at Sauit ste Marie
Sault Ste. Marie. Mich, Jan. 30.-A
50-mile gale caused serious damage by
ice TO the docks On both sides OF ST.
Mary's river last night. The ferry
Algoma was half buried in an ice foe
which swept down from the rapids.
The crew and "a passengers spent the
night on the boat and walked ashore
over the lea today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30

rushed through the streets for the
starting point. It is estimated fully
10000 people saw the start
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
BUT 10 MILES TO GO.

McCurdy was within 10 miles of the
Cuban coast and but a short distance
further from his goal, the Camp Co
lumbia aviation field when he was
obliged to descend. The pontoons with
which It was equipped floated the aero
plane until the destroyer Paulding had
overtaken the craft McCurdy and his
biplane were taken aboard, neither the
worse for the mishan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30

Havana, Jan. 30.-Aviator McCurdy
failed in his attempt to fly in a Curtiss
biplane from Key West 10 this city to
day. He exhausted his supply of lubri-
eating oil and came down after cover
ing most OF the distance and was pick
ed up and brought into port uninjured,
and with his airship unchanged, by
the destroyer Paulding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
NAVY INTEREsTED.

The navy department took active
interest IN the proposed flight and
every facility at its command was
given 10 help. Tugboats and tor
pedo boat destroyers were ordered "a
act as station boats 10 miles apart
10 mark the course OF the flight
Early this morning they took their
stations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
WAITED A WEEK.

McCurdy had originally planned TO
start Jan. "a on his flight to Havana
Last Tuesday morning, however
conditions were such that he decid-
ed II would he unsafe 10 make the
attempt, Day after day and night af-
ter night he waited for reports that
the wind was moderate and the sea
smooth, but the elements refused to
be docile and McCurdy waited i'm
patiently.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
FIRST NEWS COMES,

AnXiously the crowd watched the
machine as il grew smaller and faded
from sight. Anxiously they waited for
the first news by wireless and when
a dispatch came he had passed the
third boat 80 miles from shore and was
flying smoothly another cheer was
given
McCurdy passed the Paulding. the de-
stroyer nearest the Cuban coast. at
1920 a m. All boats rushed toward
Havana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
CHEERED BY CROWD.

Swiftly the aeroplane ran along
smooth ground 100 feet It then rose
from the earth. and McCurdy com
menced to mount TO the sky. As he
left the ground the crowd gave a hear
" cheer. McCurdy waved his hand
and was OFF on the most difficult trip
over the sea ever attempted With
tremendous velocity the bi-plane shot
out over the waters.
The Owosso times., 1911-09-29
Will Celebrate Its Birthday.

A meeting of Owosso Hive, No. 81,
Ladies of Maccabees of the World
was held Wednesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Edward Martin,
East Exchange street, and plans to
celebrate the 18th birthday of the
order were discussed.
The state commander, Mrs. Dro-
ellie of Detroit, presided. The observ-
ance of the orders birthday will be
held in October on a date to be de-
cided later.
The order is the largest women's
organization in the country based
upon the minimum table of rates,
that is the note and fraternal con-
gress table. The membership num-
bers 10000 women and the order
has a reserve of over five million dol
lars, all invested in municipal and
government bonds. The order has
paid in to the homes of disabled and
diseased members, two millions, ev-
cry dollar being paid in the time Of
want and distress.
The local Hive is wide awake and
ready for work. Anyone desiring in
formation can get same by ineuiring
of Record Keeper Mrs. Alice Martin,
Fast Exchange street.
The Owosso times., 1911-09-29
Food Company Organized.

The stockholders of the Standard
Flaked Food company held meet
ing Thursday morning in the par
'ors of the Citizens Savings Bank
and elected the following directors:
H. p. Davies; Mrs. H. p. Davies;
M. E. Calvin, of Detroit; Tod Kin
caid; j. c. Shattuck; H. b. Sturte-
want. All are of Owosso with one
exception noted above.
The directors organized by elect
ing the following officers:
Pres.-Treas.-H. p. Davies.
list Vice Pres.-Mrs. Fl. p. Davies.
I'd Vice Pres.-Tod Kincaid.
Secretary-G. l.. Taylor.
The details of organization now
being completed, the company is pre-
pared to rush the erection of the new
building. The directors are, Thurs
day afternoon, considering the
plans and contract for the construc-
tion of the same.
The conservative personnel of the
board of directors is guarantee that
the erection of the plant and conduct
of the business will be along sound
business lines.
The Owosso times., 1911-09-29
x. Of c. Will Celebrate.

Word has been received by officers of
Owosso Council, Knights of Columbus,
from Rey. FIR. S. A Witliff of Pewamo,
who accepts the invitation to deliver
an address in connection with the open
ing Of the new hall of the council,
formerly the K. of p. hall, on the even
ing of October 12. DR.. A. H. Cote of
Port Huron, district deputy of the
order, Rev. FIR P. ]. Slane of Owosso,
and Mayor Sprague of this city are also
expected to speak. There will be vocal
selections and music by Satterlee's or
chestra.
A reception will precede this pro.
gram, the officers greeting the public at
8 o'clock in the hall Following the
program, dancing will be enjoyed until
midnight. The opening will be pub.
lie affair and the public is invited.
The Owosso times., 1911-09-29
Eastern Star installation.

Following banquet served at the
Congregational church at $50 Tuesday
evening by the Ladies' Guild of the
Episcopal church Abigail Chapter OF
Eastern Star held it's annual installa.
tion of officers at Masonic hall. About
100 attended the banquet and installa-
ton.
Mrs Ida M. Hume acted as installing
officer and Mrs. George Reineke az
marshal. The program rendered was
as follows: Instrumental duet, Mar
garet Hume and Nellita Detwiler; solo,
Florence Mack; reading. Millie Rey-
nolds; reading, Mrs. William Watson.
An interesting talk on the new Masonic
home and Masonic matters of interest
was given by DR.. A. M. Hume and
short talks by J. w. Simmons, E. F.
Conant and Mrs. DR.. Williams. The
following officers were installed:
Worthy Matron-Mrs. Nan Williams.
Worthy Patron-E. F. Conant.
Associate Matron-Mary Watson.
Conductress-Atta Hanson.
Associate Conductress-Bessie Wrigh,
Treasurer-Marv Euler.
Secretary-Anna Conant.
Ada-Aeola Everett.
Ruth-Caroline Rankin.
Esther-Pearl Baker.
Martha-Amy Watson.
Electa- Carrie Sutherland.
Warder-May Rundell.
Sentinel-F. II. Williams.
Chaplain-Aurelia Osborn.l
Organist-Edith Cramer. ,
The Owosso times., 1911-09-29
BOARD OF HEALTH

To the Citizens of the City of OwossO
Owing to the prevalence of chick
en- pox, particularly in the second
ward, the board of health wishes the
hearty cooperation of the parents to
stamp it out at once.
Now we are always ready to iso-
late and fumigate when necessary
and all we want to know is about the
cases. They should be reported i'm
mediately to DR.. Ward or some men,
Der of the health board and not try
to conceal them as some parents are
doing. There are some cases now
where the children are allowed to
mingle with other children simply
because the patient does not show
the disease on the face and yet the
whole body is covered.
Now we cannot remedy the evil
without taking the very strongest
measures unless you help us.
Chas. j. McNally,
*** Pres. Board OF Health.
The Owosso times., 1911-09-29
NJ. E. Appointments.

The Detroit conference of the M. E.
church closed its work at Flint on Mon
day after deciding to hold the next con-
ference in Detroit. Appointments for
this county were made as follows:
Owosso; First, j. S. Steininger; Asbury,
j. E. Some-s; Corunna Ave-, John Wat
son; Corunna, F. E. Edwards; Ban
croft. c. E. Benson; Bennington, s. A.
Carey; Byron. ]. E. Lewis; Durand, E.
King; Henderson, G. A. Lohnes; Judd
vile, 81. Schofeld; Laingsburg, L. II.
Stevens Morrice, A. w. Wilson; New
Lothrop, G. E Doty; Perry, j. d.
Young; Vernon and Venice, G. H.
Curtis. Rev A. B. Leonard is contin.
ued as district superintendent.
The Owosso times., 1911-09-29
Irespassing Hunters.

A part of section three of the state
game law reads as follows:
mo person shall hunt with firearms
or dogs, or in any other manner, on the
enclosed lands of another or upon any
farm lands or farm wood lot connected
Herewith, without the consent of the
owner of such lands when notices have
been posted on such lands forbidding
hunters thereon, by the owner or lessee
of said lands. No person shall deface
or destroy any notices posted upon such
enclosed lands, farm lands, or farm
wood lots in accordance with the pro-
visions of this act"
The punishment for the violation of
this section is the same as that provided
for killing certain kinds of squirrels as
noted in another article in this issue.
This actlmakes it possible for land own.
ers or lessees to prohibit hunting on
their premises by posting notices to that
effect-an easy and cheap way to pro-
ooSo ehoH pfopCIty.
The law is stringent and it is no fault
of the farmer that the law is made
stringent for the sportsmen; it is them
selves that have brought the new law
into effect. Not content to tramp
through the farmers crops and ofttimes
causing forest fires, they cut holes in
wire fences to let the dogs through and
these holes let the cattle on enclosed
cultivated land. That the cutting was
with malice aforethought is evidenced
by these hunters carrying plyers for the
purpose of cutting wire fences. The
farmer that has been to the expense of
fencing with woven wire is entitled to
protection against the destruction OF
his property.
The system in England that allows
the gentry to ride over land on the
hunt destroying property with no re-
dress to the aggrieved party, is not and
will not be tolerated in Michigan
There are too many amateur hunters
in Michigan for one thing and too little
regard for property on their part for
another that has brought the real sport
of the hunt into disrepute. The new
law will help to clarity the odium that
rests upon it through the irresponsible
toters of the gun. There has been too
much of this wire fence cutting and the
shooting of farmers stock in recent
years. The new law, if it is enforced
by the game warden as it should be,
affords the farmer the protection to
which he is entitled and preventing
danger for loss sustained. The law is
now in effect and it should be rigidly
enforced.