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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
Chicago Investigators Ad-
wise Complete Rsorgaui-
zation OF Department.
CRIME IS PROTECTED
Call inspectors Reports Mere
ShoW-SaIoons as Real
Headquarters.

Chicago. Dec. 22.-The rolice de
partment Of the city Of Chicago. an
organization comprising more than A.
900 men, has been tried and found
wanting by the city civil service COM
mission. Last evening the commits
sion issued q preliminary report Of its
findings since 1t was commanded by
Mayor Harrison last September to In
vestigate protected vice
The report finds. f-ss that vice
exists; second, that 1t tioarishes un-
der the protection of the police de-
partment; third, that 1t pays huge
sums for this protection: fourth, that
the only cure-so far as the commits
sion can ascertain-is to rip the de-
partment apart and rebuild 1t on a
semi-military basis.
FINDS FORCE AIDS CRIME
The commissions document, which
fills rs closely typewrittsa cages, is
nothing more or less than an arraign-
ment. 1t finds the policing body. pri-
marily designed to protect Chicago
from the inroads Of crime and GRIM
inals, has been SO distorted as to be-
come an actual protection fnsscxtma
and criminals aginst the law.
1t fails to find even departmental
administration. It recommends that
staff Of captains be created to sup
port the chief of police in administer
ing the departmental business. It
finds there is no adequate system for
the recording Of arrests, the classi-
fication Of criminals, or the keeping
Of reports, and makes recommenda-
tions for such a system.
For the vicious conditions II holds
responsible not only the police but un-
scrupulous politicians. business men
and the denizens of the lie zee.
SALOONS CRIMINALS RENDEZVOUS.
So closely is the vicious element of
the city united with the police, ac-
cording to the report, that lawless
saloons are used as the headquarters
for well known criminals with per-
feet asquiescence ON the part of the
officers of the law.
|
ranging from demoralizing resorts to
police protected novels, waere the IL
licit drug sales are carried on open
ly, are permitted to flourish In the
vice districts. 1t Is clearly indicated
that no honest effort has been made
by the police to carry ont the police
rules and regulations concerning gam
bling, resorts and saloons.
The investigation so far, however.
has shown the commissioners. accord
ing to their report that the city can
be cleaned up and that the police
force can be reorganized into an efh-
cient body of public guardians who
can suppress vice in all It's forms.
John L. Revere, for many years In.
spector OF the north side "levee' dis
trict, was ordered discharged for per.
mitting vice and gambling TO go un-
suppressed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
Cars Lawmakers Resent
Break in Relations by
Uncle Sam.
IS CASE OF TIT FOR TAT
American Charges Will Also
Automatically Increase
On Jew Question.

81. Petersburg, Dec IA tariff
war scheduled applicable 10 the
United States at the expiration of the
treaty OF 1892 was introduced in the
dumA The bill increases present
duties 100 per cent and imposes a
duty Of 100 per cent on articles at
present admitted free. Other restric-
tions are also proposed. Il is said the
same schedules will be applicable to
all countries failing to grant Russia
most favored nation treatment The
necessity for the proposed legislation
is explained by a statemerI that the
regular American tariff schedules ap-
plicable to Russian goods al the ex-
piration OF the treaty OF 1882 will be
so high as TO be prohibitive
SAYS MOTIVE UNFoUNDED.
The declaration accompanying the
bill deals with the abrogation OF the
treaty and maintains that III dealing
with American Jews Russia hes been
within its rights IN governing its N
ternal affairs. Reference Is made to
American regulations limiting the en-
try OF foreigners and tho head tax
imposed by the United States upon
foreigners. Russia, the declaration
says, does not question the right OF
the uhftEd States 20 do these things,
but cites them as showing the motive
for abrogating the treaty Is unfounded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
GRAND JURY HOLDS
PAIR BLACKMAIlERS

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Dr. Alfred Gel
bert, chemist In the Masonic Temple
building, and H. Deckmejel were In
dicted by the federal grand jury yes
terday for attempting blackmail
through the mails. Colbert and Deck
mejei were arraigned before Judge
lands late in the afternoon and their
bonds were fixed at $4,000. A re-
duction Of the bond to $1,000 was
sought, but this was denied. They
were arrested Sunday, with two other
men, after a plot to extort $4,000
from Pushman brothers, rug dealers,
in Wabash avenue, had been traced to
them. No indictments have been re-
turned against Ara P. Chutijan, 1921
Cottage Grove avenue, and Arthur H.
Jefferian, an employe of Chutijan, ar
rested with them. The arrest of the
four men followed a series of II
''black hand letters received by Cara
bed T. and Karekin T. PusAman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
SUDDEN CALL FOR
CHICAGO NOVELIST
Margaret Horton Potter's
Death to Be Investigated
by Coroner.
HEART DISEASE CAUSE?
Writer of Number of Books Dealing
With Affairs Of 4OO--Had Re-
Gently Been Divorced.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Margaret Horton
Potter, the novelist, died suddenly in
her apartments here today. Heart dis
case was given as the cause.
The novelist was formerly the wife
of John D. Black, from whom she was
divorced. Many of her novels were
regarded as based on her knowledge
of Chicago society.
I'LL NUMBER OF DAYS.
For the last four months she had
lived at the Chicago Beach hotel and
prior to that had spent soDe time in
a sanitarium. According to the hotel
authorities, she had been severely Ill
a number of days from hear. disease.
The coroner has been asked I'd in
vestigate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
CROWDED As NEVER BEFORE.
GARY ALDERMAN Is
GUILTY OF BRIBERY

Crown Point, Ind, Dec. 22.-Al-
derman Walter Z. Gibson OF Gary,
Ind, was found guilty last night of
bribery in connection with the pass
age by the Gary common council of
a heating franchise ordinance OBJ
tanned by Thomas B. Dean of Louis
vile, KY, who was the states chief
witness. II is the first conviction
based on evidence obtained by a die
taphone on record. The jury was out
Is minutes and only one ballot was
taken. This is the first Of several
trials Of Gary officials on charges OF
bribery which will be held at Crown
Point. A previous trial at valpa-
raiso against City Engineer Willis
ton of Gary resulted in his acquittal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
ARE
RETURNING HOME
Outgoing Vessels From New
York Crowded With Third
Glass Passengers.
SLUMP IN IMMIGRATION
Incoming Tide OF Humanity Is Low.
er Now Than at Any Time
Since 1908.

New York, Dec. 22.-One OF the
greatest slumps in immigration ever
recorded at the port of New York is
shown at present Already the rec
ords show nearly 300, 900 fewer immi-
grants have landed here DIP to the
present time than for the correspond
ing period of 1910, and Indications are
there will be a reduction of 80 per
cent or more from the 1910 figures
for the year. The incoming tide of
humanity is lower now than at any
time since 1908.
CROWDED AS NEVER BEFORE.
Every chip leaving for Europe is
crowded as never before. During the
first 10 days Of December, 1910, 1906
third class passengers sailed for
Europe; this year there were 25,245.
Outbound vessels carried nearly so per
cent more third class passengers this
year than last
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
WHITE HAS A MAJORITY
OF TOP FOR MINERS HEAC

Oskaloosa, Iowa, Dec. 22.-Returns
received here show that % locals In
the Ohio district leave John P. White.
president of the United Mine Workers
@: America, majority of 702 votes
ever his opponent, Thomas L. Lewis
foT reelection to the presidency, ac
cording to an announcement by MIR.
White. Returns indicate that White
has carried districts one and five in
the anthracite region by big major
ity. The total count will not be made
public until Jan. Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
MOTHER OF M'NAMARAS
DYING OF BROKEN HEART

Cincinnati, Dec. 22.-Mrs Mary Nc
Namara, mother OF John ]. and James
B. Mcnamara, convicted dynamiters,
is in serious condition in her home
here. She had planned to leave for
California soon to see her boys. but
the thought of their confession and
their conviction has so preyed upon
her mind that she has been obliged to
postpone her trip. In the opinion of
Rev. John Hickey, her pastor, who
visits her constantly. she is slowly dy-
ing of a broken heart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
MOVE TO DlSBaR A
CHICAGO ATTORNEY

Chicago, Dec. 22.-An In sestigation
prompted by Judge Landis Of the fed
eral district court resulted today in
formal charges being lodged by Rob
ert Childs. assistant district attorney,
against Attorney Sidney c. Carroll.
The attorney Is charged with operat-
ing as a pawnbroker in violation CT a
state law. loaning money at usurious
rates, and committing acts Of moral
turpitude In the practice Of law. Car
roll is the attorney who admitted he
had charged 100 per cent on loans
he made to bank clerks who stole
money from banks to repay loans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
TO REMOVE THE LIMIT ON
POSTAL BANK DEPOSITS

Washington, Dec. 22.-The $500 linn
it on postal savings bank deposits will
be removed in the near future, accord
ing to statements at the postoffice de-
partment. Their limit already has
been reached by many depositors, and
the bank trustees have been urged to
Permit deposits without any Limitation
as to the amount. Postmaster General
Hitchcock has received petitions from
several national banks requesting the
trustees to increase the limit indef1-
u.tely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
The Weather
Forecast Till p. M. Tomorrow, for
Rock island, Davenport. Moline,
and Vicinity.

Generally fair tonight and Satur-
day, colder tonight with the lowest
tonight about 20 de-
grees.
at 4 a. a.-m r. -Hfgh5
est yesterday AZ, lowest last night
80.
Velocity of wind at a. m. miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at Z p. m. 73,
at a. N. SO.
Stage OF water 81, fall of L in
last "a hours.
JIM. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrow
Sun sets 4:32. rises 7:1S; moon rises
6.03 p. m; 8 p. m. winter solstice;
sun lowest; days shortest. nights long
est; middle of months night at north
pole and of months day at south
pole; 8 p. m. planet Mercury at peri
helion. nearest sun; 9:35 p. m, moon
in conjunction with Uranus. passing
from west to east Of the planet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
WRIGHT L0RIMER Is
DEAD VIA GAS ROUTE

New York, Dec. 22.-Wright Lori
mer, a well known actor. committed
suicide today by inhaling gas. Lori
mer's body was found lying on
kitchen floor with his head stuffed in
an oven and pressed against open gas
jets. Financial troubles Is believed
the cause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
TANG SHA0 VI Is STILL
HOPEFUL OF REPUBL-I -IC

Shanghai. Dec. 22-Tang Shao VI.
representing the imperiaiists at the
peace conference. says Premier Yuan
Shi Kai has not communicated with
him his decision to repudiate the sug-
gestion OF republic. and does not be-
lieye the premier viii decide against
a republic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
| so, 900 MILL WORKERS
LOCKED OUT IN ENGLAND

Manchester, England, Dec. 22.-The
Cotton spinners' and Manufacturers
association this afternoon decided to
lock out 100000 workers in the mills
The lockout is a protest against at
tempts Of the trades unionists to force
" Heavers to join unions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
REPUBLICANS PREPARING
WOOL TARIFF REVISION

Washington, Dec. 22.-The repubI-
can members OF the ways and means
committee today began the preparation
CT a revised wool tariff schedule based
on the report Of the tariff board and
Taft's message.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
Files Ear In Hxdroplans.

Providence, R. L, Dec. ga fight
OF more than $50 miles In a hydro
aeroplane was completed when Harry
N Atwood, the Boston aviator, who
left Point-of-Pines. near Lynn, Mass,
at 1885 a. m, alighted near the Edge
wood Yacht club. this city, at 1:40
D. m. yesterday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
CRANE SPY HELD
TO Be A PEPPER
Daily Illini Makes Sensational
Accusation Against Detec-
tive at University.
SAYS HE VIEWED ORGIES
Shadower Chased from Girls
Observation-Disclosures Son
In Denial.

Champaign, Ill, Dec. 22.-That R.
T. Crane. foe of the universities, has
been shadowing the University of Illi-
nois students by proxy is the charge
made yesterday by the Daily Illini.
the student publication
Because of his protracted presence
in Champaign A G. Welsh was threat
ened with arrest He declared that
he was employed by Mr.. Crane to fer
ret out scandalous happenings. to be
used in a pamphlet on conditions at
the state university. WEIGH Is said
to have been an extra man on the Gem
trail detail in Chicago in November.
1910, and was identified by an ac-
quaintance here, to whom he also con-
fided his mission.
CHASED BY "FRAT~ MEN.
While the innocent ran rah' and
the guileless coed" were dancing.
Welch peered through windows. This
happened at the Sigma M fraternity
house, where he was again identified.
Members of the Sigma Chi fraternity
chased him out of the backyard.
When 400 students mobbed the
Orpheum theatre on the night Of Nov.
"a, Welch was on the scene making
notes. The Junior promenade Dec. II
found the alleged emissary Of Mr'
Crane busy scribbling on envelopes.
Before Welch left he told friends
that he had obtained much valuable
data concerning immortality among
university students. He left for Mill
kin university at Decatur. Since hi'
departure a stranger, whom Welcl
met at the train, has been pursuing
similar investigations.
CO-EDs UNDER ESPIONAGE.
The sssenksxnstts~2s-.ehased; from
the Kappa Kappa Gamma sororit!
house where he occupied place o
vantage on the back porch.
Crane is said to hold the state uni
versity in especial disfavor and Ed
mund j. James, president OF the uni
: versity, has attacked him in recen
utterances.
"Mr. Crane will publish his pampt
let in January" warned Welch 4
speaking of the revelations to
made
University Of Illinois faculty men
bers last night were unanimous in d.
claring that the methods Of the spie
were to be censured.
AS for the students there is muc
indignation following the publicatio
Of the charges and future "sleuths
= will be treated roughly If they ar
} captured.
ESPIONAGE Is DENIED.
; Chicago. Dec. 22.-Denial that HI
. father had employed detectives fo
espionage on men and women st
), dents at the University of Illinois we
made by Richard T. Crane, Jr.. We
terday. Mr.. Crane declared that til
perpetrator of the report wss ran
faker."
"The report that my father hi
done a thing of this kind is so absul
j that hesitate to dignity It by makir
a denial" said Mr.. Crane when see
at the Chicago club.
. r. T. Crane, Sr., could not be four
g at his Offices nor at any of the dow
L town clubs. His confidential clerk d
II MED the report and said that NJ
) Crane always made any kind of &
investigation personally or throut
correspondence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
ESTRADA, HEAD OF
ECUADOR, is DEAD

Guayaquil, Ecuador, Dec 22-
Emilio Estrada, president of Ecuador,
died here suddenly at midnight. He
was elected last January and was in
augurated Sept. 1. He became i'll
Sept. IS and never recovered his
health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
DENOMINATION FOR TAFT
ASSURED. SAYS MARI0W

Helena, Mont, Dec. 22.-"President
Taft will be renominated Il he wants
20 be-" said Republican National Com
mitteeman NARROW today. There IS
little force In the opposition TO the
denomination OF the president" Mar
low returned today from Washington,
where he attended a meeting of the
national committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
Attacked Woman pIes.

Chicago. Dec. 22.-Mrs. Tinia Wat
SON is dead as q result of being shot
with a revolver and attacked with
hammer in her home here. The po.
lice are holding Julius Christianson.
roomer. who said he quarreled with
the woman over room rent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
Indict Two Men for Dam Disasst.r.

Coudersport. Pa. Dec. % The Pot.
ter county grand jury returned indict.
ment against George G. Bayless, presi.
dent, and Fred N. Hamlin, superin
tendent Of the Bayless Pulp and Paper
company OF Austin, Pa, charging in
voluntary manslaughter because Of
the Austin dam disaster On Sept 90
last.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
ITALY SEXES ENGLISH
SHIP WITH TURKS PAY

Alexandria, Egypt, Dea 22.-The
Italian cruiser Puglia today seized the
british steamer Menzaleh with $780,
600 in gold coin aboard destined for
payment of Turkish troops
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22

There's an empty stocking hanging
From many a little bed,
Where a God-blown dream hangs over
Each sleeping curly-head;
And the vision gathers nightly
OF q day that's soon to come
Where little feet should patter
To the music Of the drum.
There's an empty stocking hanging
BY many q wind-blown door,
That must wait in vain for Christmas
In the gray haunfs Of the poor;
And eyes that now shine brightly
Shall, through q rain of tears,
See nothing there on Christmas
But the sorrow OF the years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
Car Hits Buggy; One Killed.

Iowa City, Iowa, Dec. 22.-Mrs R.
W. Springmire of Tifin, iowa, was
killed and her son, William Spring
mire of Iowa City, was seriously In
jured by street car that struck a
buggy in which the two were riding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
Yesterday in Congress
SENATE.

Met az noon. Presidents message on
financial and departmental matters
read. Senator Brown OF Nebraska pre-
dicted the senate would pass house
Sherwood service pension bill after hol-
idRy recess. Senator Root OF New York
introduced bill making effective fur seal
ran. Adjourned at s:34 D. m until noon.
Jan. ,.
HOUSE.
Met az noon. Presidents message
read Tariff board report ordered print
"a after general discussion on party
lines Urgent deficiency bill passed
both houses and signed by president
adjourned at 2:3l ,. m. until noon.
Jan. 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
20 Hurt IN Collision.

Texarkana, Texas, Dec. 22-Thirty
to 40 persons were hurt, SINE fatally,
in a head-on collision between pas
senger trains on the Texas ~ &c
railroad at Kildare today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-22
THE EMPTY STOCKING
cBy erantland Rice in Atlanta Georgian.)

But out where splendor centers
In the mansion of the Great,
No call will go unanswered
No tot will vainly wait;
The Christmas horn will summon
The Christmas drum will roll
The tide of joy in magic
Through the gateway of each soui.
But where one gift would brighten
The dark of weary days,
No reindeer's hoof will thunder
Ont poverty's dreary ways;
And 80, for Gods white seas on
For some wee dreamer's cause
Don't you think that you might whispe
Just q word to Santa Claus?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-14
BIG NEW INDUSTRY SECURED
AND MORE EXPECTED TO
FOLLOW.
SPLENDID CLAY DEPOSITS
WILL BE DEVELOPED
Work on Plant to Begin at onee-WilI
Cover Five Acres Of Grandchildren
loo Capitalists Form Company Capt.
taIized at $4oo, ooo-cIay Deposits
Near There Extensive and Valuable.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Belle PLANE. April 14.-The largest
enterprise ever secured for Belle
PLANE has been closed thru the pur-
chase of the Frank Smith farm and
brick yard. just east Of Belle Platne.
by Waterloo capitalists. The farm in
cludes 100 acres just north of the deep
cut on the Chicago & Northwestern
railway double track main line, about
one mile east of the passenger station
at Belle PLANE. The fine brick, mod
ern residence, containing about fifteen
rooms, is included in the sale. Mr..
Smith on account of advancing years.
may remove to some nider climate.
He has run brick and tile works
there in a small way for about forty
years.
The new concern is called the Re1f-
ance Brick and Tile Company. with an
authorized capital Of 100000. The
company has rented a suite Of office
rooms above the city office of the Belle
Plaine Electric Light, Company, and
has held its first meeting. The officers
are, w r. Law. president; P. w.
Smith, vice president; H. E. Law,
treasurer: r. A. Law. secretary, and
these with Mr.. R. w Smith, comprise
the first board of directors.
Mr.. w. B. Law is the postmaster at
Waterloo, P w. Smith is of the gro
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-14
BIDDERS CHARGE FRAUD.
Unusual Bid, Accepted by County
Board, Gives Rise to nplant-

Board, Gives RISE 10 SOR1 Pl GlHI.
Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, April 1.-THE plain
accusation OF fraud against members Of
the Pottawattamie county board of SUI
pervisors in the letting of ditch con-
tract, is made by two unsuccessful
firms which made bids on work to be
done in this county. The bid accepted
by a majority vote of the board was
one in which no figures were made but
an offer to enter into contract to do the
work at 100 of 4 cent below the low
est other bidder. A prominent 1owan
who has been making drainage bitches
in iowa for years charges that a COM
bine exists in Iowa that puts in the
shade the oft declared bridge trust,
which has for its object the parcelling
Of the state for the purpose Of milking
the people on drainage contracts and it
is alleged that hundreds Of drainage
bitches have been ordered in the state
for which there was not the slightest
need or demand. The litigation in this
county promises to result in a big
scandal,