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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
for speaker of the house in the 62nd
conOross

for speaker of the house in the 62nd
congress.
This. with the selection of a commit
tee on ways and means 10 make an
early preparation of tariff legislation
for submission to congress immediate
ly upon the beginning of the next ses-
sion in December, when the house be
comes democratic, was one of the
features of a caucus of the democrats
the old and new members-of the
next congress. held In the nall of the
house at the capitol last night
2IO DEMOCRATS PRESENT.
About 210 democrats were present.
Hay of Virginia presided and Mr.. Ash
brook of Ohio was secretary. Francis
Burton Harrison of New York called
the attention OF the caucus TO the fact
that the name of Theron A. Akin, rep
resentative-elect from New York. had
been called twice in the opening roll
call Harrison announced that he had
been reliably informed that Akin had
declared that he would not enter the
caucus. and that Akin had said he
would vote with the republicans. Hnr-
rison therefore asked that Atkins
name be stricken FROM the roll of the
democrats
Clayton. who is the regular chair
man of the democratic caucus, gave
up the chair 70 Hay of Virginia and
made a speech.
NOMINATION Is MADE.
Lloyd of Missouri. chairman of the
democratic congressional committee,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
ATTACKS PROFIT
SHARING COMPACT
Attorney Venner Would Compel Chi
csgO to Repay Street Car
Companies.

Chicago, Jan. 20.-The suit Of Clar-
ence H. venner, attorney, to dissolve
the profit sharing agreement made I'm
1907 between the city and street car
companies reached the United States
circuit court today when Venner filed
petition. The lawyer is the owner
of 200 shares of stock. and asks that
the agreement be declared null and
void and that the money paid 10 the
city by the companies be returned TO
the latter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
HOLLAND IN WITH
TRIPLE ALLIANCE?
Plan to Fortify Flushing Causes
Much Comment in European
Circles.

Paris, Jan. eO-French opinion is
greatly occupied with Hollands pro-
posal TO fortify Flushing because 1t in.
terprets the move as indicating an in
tention by the Netherlands to throw
in it's lot with the triple alliance in
the event an Anglo-French- German
conflict. The semi-offlcial press says
the Notifications would have no politi-
cal justification unless intended to
guard against attack by Great Britain.
which Holland has no reason to fear If
not lined up with Germany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Fletcher addressed
the senate in support of the minority
report of the Balltnger- Pinchot iuves-
tigation. and Senator Borah spoke in
advocacy Of the election of United
States senator's by direct vote of the
people. He was supported by Senat
CIapp. who followed with brief speech.
nous SIN the house the postoffice
appropriation bill was the vehicle which
carried arguments for and against the
fortification of the Panama canal. Rep
resentative Hobson Of Alabama took the
affirmative side OF the question and
REPRESENTATIVE Keifer the negative An
almost equal distribution of appla ause
indicate there will be a sharp combat {
question.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
comnIete ReciorocitY Treatv.

Washington. Jan. 20.-The Can
adian and American reciprocity COM
missiOners met today 10 finish their
work. Various schedules affected
have been agreed upon and the meet
ing is for the purpose OF insuring
the accuracy OF the documents pre-
pared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrow
Sun sets 4:59. rises 7:15; moon rises
11:2s p. m: II p. m, Saturn in quad
rature with the sun, the planet being
30 degrees east thereof; s q. m, planet
Mercury apparently stationary among
the stars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
HANG SLAYER OF SHERIFF
Indian BOY Executed Near Frisco for
Crime Committed Last May.

San Francisco. Jan. 2O.-Louis Au-
gustine. a II year old Indian boy. paid
the death penalty at San Quentin
prison today for the murder of Sheriff
Kemp Of Lake county. The crime was
committed May last The Indian had
stolen a saddle and was pursued by
the sheriff. He hid in a clump of
bushes and shot the officer as he ap-
peared
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
WRAP BABES IN
OWN BLANKETS;
FREEzETODEATH

Deadwood. S. d, Jan. 2O.-In or
der To save the lives of their babies,
two Yanktou Indian women, caught
in a storm on the prairie at night
near Roseland, stripped OF their
blankets and wrapped the little ones
in them and then crooned them TO
sleep while they themselves were
frozen 10 death. The babies were
unharmed News of the affair
reached here today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
Both Girls Die.

Joliet, Ill, Jan. 2O.-Stella Max
well, IS years old. and Freda Kam-
pa, II years old. both Of Joliet. who
set fire to their clothing Wednesday
evening while brooding over their
arrest IN Lemont on charges of rob-
berry. died yesterday at St. Joseph g
hospital
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
Y. M. C. A. FOUNDER DEAD
Thomas Warren Knight Was One of
Twelve Charter Members

Toledo Ohio. Jan. 2O.-Thomas
Warren knight, the last survivor of
the , charter members, who, with
George Williams, organized the
Young Mems Christian association
in London, England. June 6, 1914,
died yesterday at the home Of his
son in Bowling Green. He was in
his goth year and death was due TO
the iufirmities Of age
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
FATAL SHOOTING
AT SOLDIERS HOME

DanvilIe, ILL.,. Jan. POI. S Mead.
an ambulance driver. and Robert Shut.
a veteran al the soldiers home. were
shot and killed this afternoon by How
ard Tucker, another veteran, The
trouble between the men occurred in
the barn at the home Tucker claims
he was attacked and drew a revolver
TO defend himself Shut interfered TO
stop the fight and was himself killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
Death of Paul Morton is
Shock to Big In
terests.
SLOW IN RECOVERING
Head of Equitable Life Sue
cumbs Suddenly from Hem
orrhage of the Brain.

New York, Jan 20.-The business
and financial world in general, and life
insurance circles in particular are slow
in recovering today from the shock
caused by the sudden death last night
of Paul Morton, president of the Equit-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
Missourian Named in Cau-
Gus as Speaker of
Next House.
21O MEMBERS PRESENT
Judson Harmon Mentioned for
Presidency in 1912 and
Draws Cheers.

Washington. Jan. 2o.-Representa-
tive Champ Clark Of Missouri, the
democratic leader of the house and re-
ceptive candidate for the democratic
nomination for the presidency, was
last night nominated by acclamation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
WAR SEEMS SURE
Haiti and Santo Domingo
Abandon Attempts to Settle
Trouble Peacefully.
GETTING ARMIES READY
Dominican Troops Take the Aggres.
sive and Have Already Taken
Grand GoSier.

Port Au Prince, Haiti. Jan. 20.-War
with Santo Domingo appears inevita-
bic. Dominican troops have occupied
Grand Gosier, on the Haitian southern
frontier. and are marching on Saltrou,
Haiti The government is hurrying
preparation for sending large forces to
the menaced points. Diplomatic ex-
changes, which it had hoped would re-
suit in a peaceful settlement of the
boundary dispute between the two re-
publics, have failed thus far.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
FORTY MINERS DIE
IN RUSS, POLAND

Berlin. Jan. 2O-A dispatch from
Sosnowioe. Russian Poland. says 40
miners lost their lives in a fire in the
Casimir colliery. Three hundred sixty
others escaped
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
NINE KILLED IN
VIRGINIA MINE

Richmond. Va, Jan. 20.-Fse
men were killed. four fatally hurt.
and seven injured by an explosion
in the Cayton mines today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
New Orleans Recommend
ed for Exposition in
1915.
FRISCO LOSES OUT
Fight, However, Will Be Car
ried Over Committee to
Floor of House.

Washington, Jan. 2O.-By a vote
Of 9 to 6 New Orleans was selected
today by the house committee on
sxpositions as the site of the Panama
ranal exposition in 1915.
The report in favor of New Or
leans authorizes the selection of a
board of commissioners; the making
OF a government exhibit and the
like.
NO AID SUGGESTED.
No appropriation for the pecuniary
aid of the New Orleans fair is
authorized. It is understood, how
ever. the committee will favor an
extensive government exhibit costing
approximately 100000.
1t is understood, however. the COM
mittee will favor an extensive gov
ernment exhibit costing approximate
ly 81 100000.
RESUME; FIGHT ON FLOOR.
The bill was referred TO subcom-
mittee for perfection. This commit
tee will report Tuesday and the bill
will then be favorably reported to
the house. where the New Orleans
San Francisco fight Will be re-
NeWed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
DIPLOMACY FAILS.

The Haitian commission of arbitra-
ton, which met representatives of the
Santo Domingo government at the
frontier. has returned without having
accomplished its mission. Many citi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
Coal Gas Fatal

JanesviIle. Wis, Jan. 20.-Josiah T.
Wright. aged 81. for many years q
manufacturer. died today Death was
caused by coal gas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
FOR ALDRICH plan
National Board of Trade En-
dorses Scheme for None
tary Reform.
LET STATE BANKS BELONG
Would Broaden the Qualifications for
Admission to the Central
Organization.

Washington, Jan. 20.-The ma
tional board Of trade yesterday sub
stantiaIly indorsed the principles OF
the Aldrich plan of monetary reform
I by adopting the resolutions offered
by the chamber of commerce of the
association of New York and the
New York Produce exchange rec
ommending a central banking or
ganization." Tentative plans were
drawn for a monetary league of bus
mess men soon TO be organized by
! the national board.
The resolutions in general out
line follow the Aldrich plan for mon
/ ptary reform. State banks, how
ever. are included within the mem
/ bership of the proposed central or
ganization.
CENTRAL ORGANIZATION.
| They declare in favor of "a cen
trail banking organization" on the
/ following principles.
/. That such central organi-
! zation be corporation en-
/ dowed with a large stock cap
/ ital and not merely an associa-
tion of banks.
2. That its stock capital be
owned by incorporated banking
institutions. whether under ma
tional or state charter. willing
10 assume equal duties as a
basis for equal privileges.
5. That its administration be
divided between the govern
ment. the member-banks and
the commercial classes in a
manner which will safeguard
against individual, sectional or
political domination.
BUSINESS LIMITED.
4. That its business be lin
tied TO transactions with the
government and with the incor-
porated banking institutions
which become stockholders-i.
e. member-banks. except as
provided in paragraph 9,
clause B.
3 That dividends on it's
stock be limited to a fixed mod
crate return. and profits in ex-
cess of such dividends. after
providing for reasonable sur
plus and emergency fund. be
turned over to the government.
6 That its business be con-
Quoted through branches to be
established in the banking dis
tricts into which the country
shall he divided. the member
banks OF the several districts
constituting joint associations.
and sharing in the administra-
tion of the branches.
MADE FISCAL AGENT.
:. That il shall. free OF
charge. receive and disburse all
moneys of the United States
government in places where it
shall provide Offices
S That it shall not allow in
terest on deposits.
g That il shall have power
of issuing circulating notes
payable in gold. 10 buy and sell
bullion and deal insforeign bills
of exchange. to rediscount COM
merctaI paper only for member
banks. TO discount approved
American bank aceeptances and
10 buy and sell the bonds and
treasury notes OF the United
States
10. That the central organ
ization is ultimately TO become
the sole note-issuinE power.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
Train Kills Hancock Farmer.

KeokuIs. Iowa. Jan. 2O.-While driv-
ing across the railroad tracks one mile
southeast OF Hamilton, ILL.,, yesterday.
j. p. Lamont, an aged Hancock coun-
~ farmer, was struck BY the Toledo,
Peoria and Western passenger train
No. 3, thrown 80 feet and instantly
killed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
The Weather

Forecast Till Up. M. Saturday for Rock
Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Snow f1urries and colder tonight
Saturday partly cloudy and colder.
Temperature at a. m. Sc; minimum
last night 80; maximum yesterday 81.
Wind velocity at 7 a. m, IA miles.
Precipitation in "a hours. none.
Relative humidity at p. m. 100; al
Z a. m, 81.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
skirmish in Mexico.

Parral, Chihuahua, I9.-CVia FL
Paso. Texas. Jan. 20.)-Rebels attack
Baquiricbio Tuesday. They lost II
dead. and wounded. The Tahuamari
indians have Joined the instructors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
Ballot on Senator Faila.

Albany, y. Y. Jan. 2O.-There
was no choice for senator on the
third joint ballot.
Des Moines, Iowa. Jan 20-Thore
was no choice Of senator today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
Would Unseat All.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 20.-Senator
Zophy (socialisp introduced a resolu-
tion today for the abolishment of the
United States senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
uNWRITTEN LAW FAILS
Man Who Shot Wife's Affinity Is
Guilty of Nianslaughter.

kankakee. H.. Jan. 20.-John Ogel-
bay of Upton, Ind. was today convict
ed of manslaughter for shooting Frank
Kanouse here last September Ogel-
bay found Kanouse here with Mrs
Ogelbay. The defense was insanity
and the unWritten Law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20

able Life Assurance society, and
Roosevelt's secretary of the navy.
! Morton was 10 have sailed for Eur
upe FEB. %. Funeral services will be
held tomorrow afternoon.
FAMILY TOO LATE.
New York, Jan. 20.-With his
wife and his brother, JOY. of Chi
cago arriving at his bedside a few
minutes too late, Paul Morton. pres
ident OF the Equitable Life Assur-
ance society. died at the Hotel Sey-
mour at 7:45 last evening, an hour
after he was stricken with cerebral
hemorrhage He did not recover
consciousness.
Although relatives and physicians
knew of his precarious state of
health, Mr.. Morton himself had little
idea that his life was in danger
There will be no autopsy, as the cor
oner's office is satisfied that the sud
den death was due to natural causes.
ROSE FROM RAILWAY CLERK.
Paul Morton was born in Detroit
May %, 1857. Most of his early
life was spent at Arbor lodge. Ne
braska City, the home of his father.
-. Sterling Morton, secretary of ag-
riculture, and appointed to that of
fee by former President Cleveland
In 1872 Mr.. Morton entered the
Omaha Offices of the Burlington &
Missouri River railroad in Omaha as
clerk in the land office. His rise
in the railroad world was rapid, and
when he left the Burlington in 1890
he held the position of general
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
of Course.

New York. Jan. 2O.-A statement
issued from the offices of J. P. Nor
gan & Co, gives the Aldrich currency
reform plan enthusiastic endorsement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20

1AAu NUN 1Sld HQ
should read Tav's
letter in tomor-
row s Argus. This
particular letter
by Clyde II. Tav .
enner of Cordoya.
representing The
Argus as Wash
ington correspond
ent, is devoted 10
the subject of
pensioning aged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20

then placed Champ Clark in nomina-
tion for speaker.
Ansbury of Ohio, Pou of North Caro-
lima, Adamson of Georgia. Rainey of
illinois, Sulzer of New York, Hefiin of
Alabama and others seconded the NOM
ination and 1t carried by acclamation.
Clark with broad smile stepped to
the front of the chamber and formally
accepted the honor.
CLARK Is FOR ACTION.
From the bottom of my heart
thank you for your generous endorse
ment for the high Office of speaker OF
the house of representatives. he said.
Il shall endeavor to discharge the du-
ties of that great position so fairly, so
justly and so impartially that you will
never have cause to regret what you
have just done.
This caucus was called for the pur-
pose of selecting the democratic con-
tingent of the ways and means COM
mittee for the 62nd congress in order
to expedite tariff legislation by secur-
ing as speedily as possible the data on
which to base bill or bills which we
believe will promote the prosperity of
the whole country and give a new i'm
petUs TO every legitimate business un-
dertaking within the broad confines OF
the republic. The quicker our plans
are formulated and known, the better
for all concerned"
CHEER JUDsON HARMON.
Clark's speech met with vociferous
cheers. One Of the significant speech
es In the nomination of Clark was by
Ansbury of Ohio. "On behalf of the
16 democratic members elected TO the
62nd congress from the great state of
Ohio" said Mr.. Ansbury, the state al
which the next national convention of
the democratic party will present the
name of Judson Harmon for the presi-
dency, l second the nomination of
Champ Clark of Missouri"
At mention of Mr.. Harmon's name
several democrats applauded, and there
was little cheering at this mention of
Clark, Mr.. Clark's friends fearing that
cheering in that connection might be
the Ohioan who was conspicuously
mentioned for the presidential nomina-
ton.
CLARK ALSO DOOMED.
A great ovation was given Mr.. Clark
later when Mr.. Wilson of Pennsylva-
mia in a speech declared that he would
gladly vote for Clark for president
The caucus adopted the Foster res
olution clothing the ways and means
committee with the power OF naming
the standing committees of the house
subject TO caucus ratification.
Representative Oscar w. Underwood
of Alabama was unanimously nomina-
ted for chairman of the ways and
means committee. His name was pro
posed by Representative Clark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
Plague Death in Pekine.

Peklng. Jan. 2O.-There was one
death in Peking from bubonic plague
to-day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20

employees in the classified civil ser
vice CT the government.
In the course OF the recent con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20

Every arsenal employe, every let
ter carrier living in Rock Island and
every railway mail clerk running
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
Work of Day in Congress

Washington. Jan. 20.-Following are
the proceedings briefly told of the two
houses OF congress yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20

Argus will show how we'll Tavenner
has kept his promise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20

zens have been called to the colors to
augment the present army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20

Continued on Page Nine)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-20
NOMINATION Is MADE.

Lloyd of Missouri chairman of the
democratic congressional committee,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-16
CHINESE GOVERNMENT
 MAKES $5OOOO,OOO LOAN

Pekn, April 15.-The S50,000,000 loai, to China by group of financiers was signed here today.
 The loan is secured by the provisional revenues. According to the terms of the agreement, the banking groups represent ing the United States, Great Britain, France and Germany will pay to China s5,O00,Oo0 immediately s50o0,o00 when the powers have approved of the currency re- form and Manchurian development. schemes and the balance of the loan in installments covering some months
 The agreement does not provide for A financial adviser to the Chinese govern nent, the Chinese having refused to all low that provision to be included, but the Pekin government addressed a note to William J. Calhoun, the American minister, asking him to appoint an ad- wiser. The American bankers referred the selection of an adviser to the par tlcipating bankers who are now discuss ing the appointment oi neutral man cial expert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-16
TOLEDO BLADE IS
 DAMAGED BY FIRE

Toledo, O., April 15.-Fire broke out in the Toledo Blade newspaper office shortly after oclock tonight. A gen eral alarm has been sounded.
 The fire broke out on the third floor. evidently in the stereotypine room. It spread with remarkable ra- pidity and threatened the Toledo hotel next door, the wholesale grocery house of Church & Mcconnell, across the al ley. The building is owned by Mrs. D. R. Locke. widow of "Petroleum Nasby' Locke.
 The plant is one of the most up-to- date newspaper offices in the central west
 The building contained Robinson Locke's office which contained his priceless theatrical library, which he thinks has been entirely ruined by the tons of water poured into the rooms At 12:30 o'clock the fire was under control, The loss Is estimat ted at be- tween sl50,O00 and s20o,00o. The build ing is reported ruined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-16
Postoffice Department Is
 Suspected Of Pdrtisdnship

given so plainly that though it might not be followed it could not be misun- derstood.
 And didn't your little trouble with the department follow very closely OH the heels of that issue?" asked the sen ator.
 That is an embarrassing question, D Mir. Myrick answered, but gave assent. There was laughter and Senator Stone excused himself and went to the Senate.
 Senator Reed of Missouri put some very direct questions to MT. Britt. It seemed. MT. Reed concluded. that the postoffice department has no rule or precedent in deciding what publica- tions had or had not the right to the second class privilege of 1 cent a pound but that the officials of the depart ment decided each case as 1t chose. He declared that that gave place to too much of caprice. too much exercise Of Judgment.
 Other senator's present showed im- patience at the methods of the postal officials in the interpretation of the rules for second class matter. There was almost an outspoken concensus that the postoffice department ought to he governed by rules and laws rather than so much according to the
 discretion' of it's officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-16
The Day in Congress

Washington, April 15.-tS tSpecial.)--In the Senate: The Senate was not in session today.-
 The House. Canadian reciprocity bill called up. Kitchn of North Carolina opened for the democrats in the debate on the measure.
 Hamlin Of Missouri introduced a reso- lution empowering nine Investigating committees Of the House to compel the attendance of witnesses during thes probe of the government departments of Washington
 Hinds of Maine made an address in opposition to Canadian reciprocity.
 At the White Houso The President held conference regarding the Mexican situation with Secretary of War Dick. inson and Major General Wood.
 Governor Dineen of Illinois saw th. President regarding deep waterway i'm provement in Illinois. The Lorimer case was not discussed.