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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
DANVILLE JURY
IN FINAL REPORT
Vermillion Inquisitorial Body
Makes Public 81 Indict-
ments and Quits.
SOME FOR POLITICIANS
Resolution Adopted Favoring More
Severe Punishment for Vote
Buying.

Danville. Ill. March 15.-After re-
turning 81 indictments, but Il of which
were for political offenses, the grand
Jury was dismissed yesterday after
noon by Judge Kimbrough until April
Il. the day preceding the city election.
No politicians and leading citizens were
indicted. the accused being all precinct
CAPTAINS and workers about the polls.
William c. Brown. member of the
city election committee, was indicted
for receiving money from candidates.
TO influence his vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
The Weather
Forecast Till p. NJ. Tomorro" for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Fair tonight and Thursday, warmer
Thursday The lowest temperature
tonight will be about 20 degrees above
zero.
Temperature at Z a. m. 10 High
est yesterday 81. lowest last night 19.
Precipitation none.
Velocity of wind at Z a. m, 20 miles
per hour.
Stage of water "a, no change in last
"a hours.
Relative humidity at Z p. m. 46, at
: a. m. AZ.
A falling tendency in the Mississip-
ri will prevail from below Dubuque to
Muscatine.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local FoTecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Trom noon today TO noon tomorrow
Sun sets sos. rises Cos; moon rises
6:56 .. II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
CALIFORNIA HOME
FOR WEYERhAEUSER
Former Rock Islander, II II Said.
VIII Spend Remaining Days
at Pasadena.

Los Angeles. Cal, March 15.- Fred
erick Weyerhaeuser, multimil.ionairc
lumber king Of Minneapolis. has com
pleted the purchase OF a home in
Pasadena. where il is announced ne
intends to spend the remaindCr Of his
DAYS The house is a large structure.
There are eight acres Of ground with
gardens planted with shruDDery and
flowers. The consideration was $780,
900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
D. A. 3. Leader Dead.

Washington, March I5.-Mrs. Charles
c. Darwin, historian general and char
ter member OF the Daughters Of the
American Revolution and for years
vice president general Of the Children
of the American Revolution, is dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

line parties and were marked by a
number of interesting features.
The liquor question entered into
some fights and the commission form
of government was another element
in the voting. several places holding
elections under that system of mu-
nicipal rule.
NO CHANGE AT BLOONINGTON.
The principal feature in this con-
nection was the defeat of the prop
osition by Bloomington, which reg
istered a decisive negative to chang
ing its plan of government. At OF
tawa the first primary under the
commission system was the dullest
political struggle in the city's his
tory. 1t was different at Jackson
Vile, there being an unusually
large vote there, with seven candi-
dates for mayor. Decatur voted un-
der the commission form and liquor
was an issue.
In Danville a brother Of States
the early proceeding of the vote in
quiry there, was nominated for may
or. Spirited contests were held in
Lincoln ana 1dyIOIFllle.
Jolet's contest was limited, from
partisan standpoint, 70 minor Of
fees, the republicans having no can
didate for mayor.
In only a few instances was there
a heavy vote polIed. and in a num-
Der of cases, especially in the small
towns. there was only one ticket In
the field.
VOTE WAS LIGHT.
Bloomington, March 15.-This
city repudiated the commission form
of government overwhelmingly. al
though the vote was light. 1900
votes being cast against the PROPOSE
ton 10 1000 for it. Early In the
campaign those favoring the new
form became discouraged over the
pronounced opposition and for the
last month no effort was made 10
win supporters. The trades assem-
bly, fought the proposition. while re-
tired farmers and business men gen
orally appeared to be opposed 10 it,.
Mayor r. l. CaTlock was renominated
in the republican primaries. defeat
ing Charles Stevenson, nephew OF
former Vice President Adlai E Ste
VensOn.
SOCIALIST FOR DIXON MAYOR.
Dixon. March 15.-The primaries
under the commission form were
held and the total vote was .536.
". B. Brinton. president Of the Hi
nois Manufacturers association, was
nominated for mayor. Attorney II.
a Brooks. heading the socialist
ticket, was nominated for mayor.
Three candidates we're in the race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

GREATER FRISCO FAILS
senate Blocks Move 90 Annex County
ia 10000 Population scheme.

Sacramento. Cal. March 10. -THo
constitutional amendment for
Greater San FranciscO" vas defeat
ed IN the senate yesterday failing %
receive the necessary twO-thirds vote.
The purpose Of the amendment was
the annexation ~ the suburban
towns in Alameda county. giving the
greater city a population Of 7Jn.-
900 A bin providing for the iu-
itiative. referendum and recall for
all municipalities received Governor
Johuson's signature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
Ex-President Touches Up
on the Situation in
Mexico.
HAS ITS EFFECT HERE
United States Demands Moth
ing but "Order, Justice
and Independence"

El Paso, Texas. March 15.-Roose-
welt arrived here at 7:3O this morning,
and after breakfast addressed a big
crowd at Cleveland square. IN the
course of a speech al a breakfast
given in his honor by the Tollee club,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
LEE CHRISTMAS GETS A JOB

American soldier OF Fortune Cover
nor Under Honduras GOSernme>t.
Houston, Texas. March 10. - Lfe
Christmas. American soldier Of for
tune and one OF the leaders Of the re-
cent Honduran revolution. has been
made governor OF the department O..
COrtez. Honduras. b. the new govern
uneRL according 70 a report Fecei, Z Z
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
Fire in North.

Mapleton, MINI, March 15.-The
MapIeton mills, elevator and adioin.
ing property. burned today. The loss
is 100000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
HOUSE C0RRECTS ERROR
Provision Made for Widow of Justice
Guy c. scott of AIedo.

Springfield. Ill March 15.-tSpecialD
The house today passed a bill ap-
proprialing s. 400 to the widow of the
late Judge Guy {. Scott OF Aledo for
salary on the unexpired term OF her
husband AT the time of his death. The
legislature a the last session had fail
cd 10 pass the bill properly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
CITIES HAVE
PRIMARIES
Number in State Nomi-
nate Under Commits
sion Form.
LIQUOR IS MAIN ISSUE
Bloomington Declines by Large
Majority to Change Gov
ernment.
LIQUOR is MAIN ISSUE

Chicago. March 15.-Primary
elections were held in cities, towns
and villages in all parts of Illinois
yesterday. The contests developed
several tickets in addition to the old
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
18 HOURS SEES
MERCURY DROP
OF 70 DEGREES

ST. Paul, Minn., March 15.--Fiye be-.
low zero is the temperature at Duluth
this morning. a drop Of 20 degrees in
Is hours. Devils Lake y. u reported
2 below. Winnipeg 6 below. and 3linu-
GCzs Z below.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
Tennessee Has HANGING.

Nashville. Tenn. March 15.-Napper
Byron, convicted of the murder of his
wife. the mother of u children. was
hanged at the state prison here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
WALLS FALL UPON
FORTY NEGROES

Nashville. Tenn, March 15.-The
walls OF the J. H Fall building, which
burned several days ago, fell today,
burying between 80 and 40 negro work
men. Il is believed eight or ten are
dead,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
Dixie at Guantanamo.

Caimanera. Cuba, March 15.-The
United States cruiser Dixie arrived
in Guantanamo bay today and disem-
baTked its marines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
PROHIBITION IN
IOWA IS KILLED
IN The SENATE

Des Aioines. Iowa, March I5.-The
senate today. - 10 2I, killed the reso-
luton for d constitutional prohibitoTy
amendment convention by adopting
the committee report for an indefinite
pcs roneEsnl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

Des Moines, iowa. March 1.-THE
senate today passed bin providing
for the sanitation Of bakeries Gamer
les. and packing houses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
Mexican InsurrectOs Shoot
Up Andrads, but Kill
No One.
REPLYING TO ATTACK
Orders Again Issued to Stop
Smuggling Across Boun-
Diary Line.

Mexico City, March Is
President Diaz is said to have
given assurance to a delegation
from the state of Hidalgo, who
complained of the seizure of
their property by an irrigation
company, that after the cessa-
tion of the revolution the gov
ernment planned to purchase
and parcel among the people at
a low price the big estates
throughout Mexico.
FIRE ACROSS LINE.
Calexico Cal. March 15.-Firing
from the American side OF the interna
tional line. Mexican custom officials a.
Llgodones today sent a volley into the
insurrectos. and the latter replied by
firing across the line into the American
town of Andrade. No one was wound
ed so far as is known.
MIST STOT SMUGGLING.
FL Paso. Texas. March 15.-"The
smuggling of arms and ammunition
across the Mexican frontier from ltl
Paso must cease"
This in substance is The order r..
ceved by the federal officials here tp.
day from Washington. The assgItiou
of Minister l.imantour that hereafter
Americans caught lighting with insur
70 trsprrlH M ~ ahnFtrFl ennfIW1
mercy has caused CONSERVATION here
~ STILL ~ JAN.
Fifteen Americans captured lt CHsas
Graudes are still fu Jail "A that plac'.
according TO report Mexican authori
ties say f. is improbable they viii ho
shot as bandits. The insurrCcto iunta,
however still insists il has reports
from Madcro indicating the men viii
never be heard from.
BURN NORE BuIDGEs.
FL Paso. Texas, March l5-Mail ad.
vices state the rebels burned two more
bridges SUNDAY ON The Mczican VA.
tioual road Topia is surrounded by
insurgents.
DINZ - Confident.
Los Angeles. Cal. March Charles
\. Garfield. wealthy oil operator. has
returned from Mexico city he says
last "Wednesday hc had an intcrvie..
with President Diaz and found him 900
excellent hcaIjh. Diaz expressed con.
hdencc in his ability 10 suppress tn'
revolution.
NOT WAR wow.
Boston. Mass. March IJ. Sccrc-
tary Of the Treasury McNcagh to-
day declared the mobilizing Of
troops iu Texas was not in amy sense
a war movement and that there BE-
no prospect that the trOous viii
cross The border. Responding TO-
question McNcagh said that 50 fur
as he had any knowledge The rumOr-
ed treaty betwce Mexico and Japan
does not exist
READY ron BNTrTIE.
Mexicali Mexico, March I5.-Tha
rebel army of 200 mon marched out
Of Mexicali last night at the dircc-
tion Of Euscnada with the intention
Of giving battle to any fedcrals thoy
might find The rebels arc encaml-
cd today AT LaGuaua p mi'cs
southwest Of Noxfcali Reliable rr-
ports ara received here that the Mex
lean government bad started q force
OF - men from Ensrnada with tHa
purpose OF meeting the rebels
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
Camerriss Jurx Complete.

ViJerbo. Ita.yl March 15.-The Jury
TO Try the members Of the Camorra
was completed today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.

The grand jury before adjourning
adopted resolutions which will be sent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
DENoUNCEs BURKE.

"Of course, he perfectly under
stood that Illinois could not issue a
subpoena for persons outside its
jurisdiction, and therefore, the ap-
plication for it, if made, was a con-
temptible piece of petty politics. If
the district attorney there honestly
had desired nv presence he could
have secured it by a simple and cour-
teous request
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
BAILEY, WROTH,
WILL NOT TELL
Texas Senator Refuses Expla
nation Regarding Holstlaw
Deposit Slip.
ASKED AT SPRINGFIELD
Denounces States Attorney Burke
for Getting Out Subpoena.
Says It's Politics.

Washington, March 15.-Because
the authorities of Sangamon county,
Illinois, issued a subpoena for him
in connection with the proceedings
against State Senator Holstlaw, Sen
ator Bailey of Texas, probably will
make no explanation relative to the
disappearance in the senate chamber
here of the affidavit of Bank Clerk
Newton and the HoIstlaw bank de-
post slip, concerning which there
was much discussion during the Lor-
inner controversy in the senate.
NO STATEMENT TO MAKE.
Mr.. Bailey declared that the re-
port from Washington last Saturday
that he was at work upon a state
ment' concerning the disappearance
of the papers an error
Before the senate adjourned, -
said Mr.. Bailey, Senator Cummins
told me he had been asked to make
an affidavit himself reciting that he
had received that papeC. aud -dslixaE-.
ed it to me and asked me also to
make an affidavit that I had received
il from him and handed it to Sena-
tor Tillman, who had in turn handed
it to some other senators who de-
sired to see it. I very readily told
Senator Cummins that | would make
the affidavit and Saturday afternoon
Senator BOrah told me he had re-
ceiVed a telegram from Senator
Cummins asking me TO prepare and
send the af1davit at once. i'm
mediately prepared and delivered it
to Senator BOrah to be sent TO Sena-
tor Cummins. 1t did not take five
minutes to prepare it
ASKS RETURN OF AFFIDAVIT.
The senator went on TO say that
after he had given the affidavit to
Mr.. Borah he saw for the first time
q news dispatch that subpoena had
been issued for him in Springfield,
Ill. and on Sunday sent a telegram
TO Senator Cummins, reading as fol-
lows.
81 received your message through
Senator Borah Yesterday afternoon
and promptly prepared the affidavit
which I delivered to him for trans
mission TO you. Later in the after
noon l read statement that the
states attorney of Sangamon coun-
" had procured a subpoena duces
tecum for me, and if that is true l
desire you TO return my affidavit to
me at once and under no circum-
stances will consent for the prose-
cutting attorney at Springfield to
have it"
DENOUNCES BURKE.
"Of course. he perfectly under
stood that Illinois could not issue
subpoena for persons outside its
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

Roosevelt declared that "aIl the Unit
ed States demands of Mexico is or
der, justice and independence" This
was the only utterance he made on
the Mexican situation, and took the
party by surprise. Roosevelt left at
10 o'clock for Albuquerque, y. NJ,
where Mrs. Roosevelt and daughter
Miss Ethel will join the party.
MUST BE HONEST TO PROSPER.
Roosevelt led up to his observations
on the Mexican trouble by saying the
prosperity of his neighbors was a CON
dition of the prosperity of man. He
declared honest dealing between man
and man was the only certain founda-
ton of prosperity. The same thing
communities to each other. Pausing
as though to select his words, he then
said he thought he spoke for all
Americans when he said all the Unit
ed States demanded of Mexico was or
der, justice, and independence.
KNOW THE EFFECT.
Continuing. he declared this coun-
try wished to see all its neighbors
prosper, and that his hearers who
dWelt along the southern border knew
from experience how the turmoil" 70
the south had affected business. He
said this country only demanded of
its neighbors that order should reign
IN their border and that order should
be established upon justice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

Out Of 20 candidates for commits
sioner, the following eight were nom
mated: Henry Schmidt. J. d. Van
bibber, w. A. Schuler, NJ. D. Smith
and H. L. Bardwell. The election OF
a mayor and four commissioners will
be held on April is.
BAKER LEADS AT KEwANEE.
Kewanee. March 15.-B. F. Baker
was nominated for mayor at the first
primary under the commission form
of city government. having a major
ity Of 400 over the combined vote
of three opponents. c. r. Lory is the
other candidate for mayor. Eight
commissioners were nominated out
of a field of 36 candidates, as fol-
lows. Peter Fischer. William Bauer,
E. c. O'Connor. Robert Steer.
Charles A. Dunbar, Samuel Brad
bury, L. E. Nobiling and w II.
Lyle.
QUIET At OTTAWA.
Ottawa, March 15.-Ottawa had
its first primary election under the
commission plan. 1t was the quiet
est ever known. There were no car
riages used in getting voters TO the
polls. everybody walking. Two thOus-
and three hundred and twenty-five
votes we're cast. E. F. Bradford.
business man, and Mayor James +.
Farrell received the nominations for
mayor.
SHOWS EFFECT OF PROBE.
Danville. Ill, March 1.-THE ef-
feet Of the Vermillion county grand
jury vote fraud inquiry was felt in
the primary election held in Dan
Vile yesterday. The vote was un-
usually light and was polled without
any disturbances. Special detectives
and watchers guarded the polling
places and no attempt at buying
votes or distributing workers
funds" was made.
There was no democratic ticket In
the field and Danville is assured of
a new republican administration.
VIII c. Lewman was nominated
for mayor. John Terrence for city
clerk, Buell. H Snyder for city at
torney and Charles Cartwright for
city treasurer. Lewman won over
William z. Stevens by a vote of near
ly two to one. The total vote polled
was less than 1900.
RESULT AT DECATUR.
Decatur, Ill. March I'm De-
catur's first primary under the COM
mission form of government a large
vote was cast There were 10 can
didates for mayor and 64 for com
missioner. Dan Dinneen and c. NJ.
Borchers were nominated for mayor.
The successful candidates for com
missioner are +. II. Robbins, J. \.
Montgomery. Charles Brecker. w. p.
Shade. Harry Ruthrauff, w. II. Starr.
c. 4. Wait and F. w. Kipp.
ELIGIN CANDIDATES CHOSEN.
Elgin. Ill. March 15.-ElGin 5
first primary under the commission
form of government furnished sew
eral political surprises. Ex-Mayor
Erwin e. Price and Mayor Albert
Fehrman were nominated for mayor
in a six-cornered race.
Alderman George II. Adresen,
park commissioner; John ). Russell,
city clerk; William F. Sylla, John
O'Connell. Charles L. Kohn. William
+. Hunter. Alderman G. s. Higin-
botham and George Bowen were
nominated for commissioners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
DINZ - Confident.

Los Angeles. Cal. March To- Charles
\. Garfield. a wealthy oil operator. has
returned from Mexico CITY he says
last Wednesday hc had an intcrvie
with President Diaz and found him u
excellent bcaljh. Diaz expressed con.
hdencc in his ability 10 suppress tH'
revolution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
NUN NOuE nuIDGEs.

FL Paso. Texas, March 15.-Mail az
vices state the rebels burned two moI
bridges Sunday ON The McHican 81
tioual road Topia is surrounded %
insurgents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

,Co2--auec on Fage Twelve.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
vi ~ STOP SMUGGLING.

Fifteen Americans captured a. Casas
Grandes are still in Jail AZ that plac'.
according 10 report Mexican authori
ties say f. is improbable they VIII he
shot as bandits The insurrCcto iunta,
however. stiu insists il has reports
from Madcro indicating the men viii
never be- heard from.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
FOUR CLUBs REPRESENTED.

Representatives OF the Waterloo.
Dubuque. Davenport, and Rock Island
clubs were present vnen the mees-
ing began Before calling IT TO order
Tearney expressed the hope the league
troubles would be amicably settled
and a playing schedule agreed upon
Two schedules had been drawn up af-
fectirg Waterloo and Quincy
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-16
TAKE COKE KING"
SENSATION EXPECTED

Further disclosures of the pay
ment of protection money are
probable as a result of the arrest
last night of Eugene HUSTON, the
negro cooke king of Chicago" by
agents of the civil service com
mission.
Investigators for the commits
sion, assisted by detectives, raid
ed Hustion's place at ISL S.
Dearborn street, about 8 o'clock,
when his illicit business was at its
height. He was taken to head
quarters, and questioned by Spe-
cial Prosecutor w. w. Whee-
lock.
HUSTON said he sold from $3.50
to $175 worth of cocaine and
opium every day, to wealthy peo-
pie and inmates of disorderly
houses in the vice district. He de-
clared his profit on the sales was
500 per cent. His customers num-
bered over 500 a day.
HUSTON named several police
officials to whom he had paid
tribute-commanding officers as
well as privates-and said it had
cost him over $1,000 a year for
protection. He declared that
every time he saw a policeman
or detective he had to come
through Thanksgiving and
Christmas dinners for the police
men weer among his expenses.
Several times, he said, his place
had been raided, and cocaine and
other drugs seized, as we'll as
jewelry and watches. A great
deal of this was not returned, and
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-16

been in court so many times he
had lost count. Because of the
influence he commanded, he al
ways was let off with fines, and
was never forced to pay over
$500. One time, he said, his place
was raided to secure evidence for
federal prosecution. Only five
ounces of cocaine were turned
over to government officers.
HUSTON is alleged to have
acted as a fence" for negro
thieves operating on. the South
Side.
In Hustion's statement several
policemen were named, but the
civil service commission will not
make them public unless charges
are filed with Chief McWeeny
asking for their suspension. Hus-
tons den is in the district COM
manded by Lieut.. Prim, now I'M
der suspension and waiting trial
for neglect of duty.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-16
DANCE TONIGHT

ct looks like big night to-
night" Meaning the dance and
reception, to be given by the
Bindery Women's Union, Local
No. 80, at Douglas Park Audi
forum, Ogden and Kedzie ave
nues.
The committee in charge has
completed all arrangements, and
everything is in readiness for the
big crowd expected. The grand
march will be led by Miss Mary
McInerney, business agent of the
union.
Drink to me only with thine
eyes" she warbled.
That makes me dizzy enough
but it amt filing" he objected.