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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-16
The People 5 Rostrum


The STAR extends the privilege
of these columns to the public n
invites signed communications or
not more than one hundred words
treating OF topics OF the hour.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-16

A convict who escaped from Sing
Sing recently declared when he was
captured In New York city q few weeks
later and was sent to the prison he
had taken great pains and risks to
escape that he was glad to get back.
1t was not that this man was in
fatuated with prison life that he made
so remarkable a declaration. It had no
more charms for him than for the
average convict. 1t was the mental
strain he had been under while the pur-
suit was in progress which caused him
to feel decidedly relieved when he was
finally recaptured.
Almost any state Of being Is prefer
able to having something unpleasant
''on your mind" Hard work. 1t is free
ly asserted, never killed anyone, but
mental strain annually claims Its thou
sands.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-16
FABLE OF THE LOCAL WONDER.

These are tho days whom the
Home Paper hands tho boy who 10
to be given a Try Out In Fast
Company q Write Up.
The Article II accompanied By q
Photograph Of the Candidate no~
Higher Honors on the Diamond,
taken when he was recovering from
and attack Of Typhoid; because his
Folks, after tho Scare which had
been Thrown Into Them, didn't
want to take Any moro Chances of
losing him with no pictures of hAm
Around.
Tho Casual Reader might got the
idea from this Photo that Fast
Company would have TO waste .
lot Of time waiting for the roung
Recruit unless 1t wanted to 20
ahead without him, but the picture
is no Criterion. as IL docs not Do
Him Justice.
There is never Amy Doubt THAI
Our Young Townsmsn, who 10 ~
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-16
YOU HEAR

The weather was SO unscason-
able for this time OF year"
81 don't seem to be able to Get RI
OF this cold at ALL"
Wei probably get our real win
ter weather during the next two
months"
But, really, we don't &c any
where"
II like lit when it gets cold in
November and stays that way right
through to March"
It's wonderful how much you
can say by buying them now for
next fall"
81 never get a chance to pick up
a book or magazine any more"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-16

An effort to collect 5000, 900 from the
executor of an estate who was removed
is In the Supreme Court. Forty-two
years have elapsed since the man from
whom other heirs to the estate seek to
collect nearly a million dollars was
made an executor. In this instance
collection would seem to have been
slower wen than usual.
The nan who made remark that the
mills of the gods grind slowly could
not have been merely seeking ONE
thing which would illustrate slowness
or he would have chosen instead the
mills of Legislation in the United States.
Indeed the important suit which has
been hanging fire ten year. in this
country does not seem 30 remarkable
as the one which is begun, throshed out
and ended all in ten hours.
1t is because promptness and celebrity
in courts Of law are SO unusual that
the tendency to try criminal cases In
this State without waste of time has
made the term Jersey justice" one to
be extremely proud of.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-16

Pneumatic tubes for mail have all
but made pointless Josh Whitcomb's
remark In tho "Old Homestead" when
he deposits a letter In q street mail
box: Gosh, I'll bet that lstter's in the
postoffioe by this time"
This tube service has beer extended
in New York to include packages
weighing as much as eight pounds.
Two tubes have been installed between
the custom house, In Bowling Green,
and the appraisers store, at Washing
ton and Christopher streets, two miles
away. 1t is iikelyt that the pneumatic
tube will do most Of the parcel and
package carrying for the large cities of
the immediate future.
Writer'S who would emulate Shake
speare In the matter of imperishable
witticisns should never base one OF
them upon the seemingly impossible,
which, by the way. never is, nowadays.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-16

WMTE
YOU CAN TmI.

you CAN TELL
Perhaps you've noticed In tssts 80
called Life
rhsxBns no decision.
But II you're winusnx snsa sasa
will 10 rxfx
n not. dsxtsaunL
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-16
THAT REAiusDS ME-

-And now" said the sps&ans N
effect. although I havs 20 poiszs -
make I VIII illustrate It with Q
stde-spiittins aneodots I oncs heAsAs
Which he proceeded 10 Dc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
ALEDO OEBATERS
AWARDED VERDICT
William and Vashti College Tri-
umphs in First Test With Mon
mouth College.

Aledo, H., April 10 (SpeciaD -
The first annual debate between the
Eccritean society of Monmouth col
lege and the Websterian society of
William and Vashti college was held
in the Aledo opera house last even
ing. Monmouth was represented by
VIII Mccullough, Harry Ghormley
and John Simpson. Aledo was rep
resented by Robert McCoEd. Frank
Gran and Eric Stafford. The sub
ject for debate was Resolved, That
in All Jury Trials the Concurrence
of Three-fourths or Nine Jurors
Shall Be Sufficient for the rendering
of a Decision" The judges were
Judge E. C Graves of Geneseo, H.
II. Cleveland of Rock Island and
Professor Simonds OF Galesburg.
William and Vashti college won, the
judges decision being unanimous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
LIBEL BILL
IS KNOCKED
But AZ Votes Cast for
Browne Measure in
Illinois House.
PASS BILL ADVANCED
Governors Measure to Third
Reading Adjournment by
May 5 Impossible.

Springfield, Ill, April 19.-The senate
engaged in a lively tilt today over the
administrations anti-pass bill. Var
ious amendments were made to the bill
and it was advanced to third reading.
BROWNE ATTACKS PRESS.
Brownies libel bill occupied the
attention of the house all morning.
Browne delivered an hours attack
upon Chicago newspapers. Repre-
sentative Piercy spoke in opposition
to the bill and challenged Brownies
motives.
FAILS ON VOTE.
On roll call but AZ votes were cast in
favor of the Browne libel bill. Before
the vote was announced. on motion Of
Browne further consideration of the
bill was postponed.
WILL NOT ADJOURN May 5.
That the assembly will not ad-
journ sine die on May 5, seems GER
tain. Senate leaders absolutely
have refused to accede TO insistence
from the house that adjournment be
taken on. that date. 1t would mean
that practically nothing but appro-
priation bills can be passed this ses-
sion.
Because of the i'll feeling prevail
ent in connection with the Lorimer
situation. neither side is disposed to
concede anything and final adjourn
ment will not take place for many
weeks. The senate bribery investi-
cation committee is a pivotal point
in the threatened fight between the
house and senate.
DELEGATES AT SESSION.
Delegations were present today
from Chicago and Peoria, the for
mer to urge the initiative and refer
eudum and the latter to urge the
board of trade bill and oppose the
classification of warehouses.
Mayor Carter H. Harrison headed
the delegation from Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
TEARNEY THERE ON
OTHER BUSINESS
Three-Eye Head Denies He Is in
Springfield to Fight Quincy
Injunction.

Springfield, H.. April LIT is de-
MED here that President Tearney of
the Three-Eye baseben league came to
Springfield TO fight the injunction of
the Quincy baseball club, as reported
in yesterdays dispatches. In a state
ment given out he says the object OF
his visit is a conference on legislative
business not connected with the suit
Of the Quincy club against the Three
Eye league. No date has been set for
the hearing OF the injunction argu-
ments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
Discussion of Reciprocity
Near End in the
House.
CANNON OPPOSES 1T
Declares Adoption Will Be Fol-
lowed by Decrease in
Land Values.

Washington, April 19.-Demo-
cratic leaders expect to close the de-
bate on Canadian reciprocity tonight
and pass the measure tomorrow.
CANNON ATTACKS MEASURE.
Former Speaker Cannon in the
house today vigorously attacked Ca
madam reciprocity. Cannon assailed
the proposed agreement as dangerous
to American trade. inimical to the
best interests of American farmers
and certain to result in the deprecia-
ton of American farm lands.
SUB-COMNITTEE TO SEE TAFT.
Washington, April 19. - The
house committee of foreign affairs
today appointed a subcommittee to
confer with President Taft and the
secretary of state as to the situation
on the Mexican border. To this COM
mittee was referred the resolutions
on the Mexican rebellion. One di-
rects the committee of foreign af-
fairs to institute an investigation
and the other calls upon the presi-
dent to supply the committee with
information.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
Majority Report Discusses
Effect of the Meas
uro.
Beef Trust and Lumber Com
bine Claimed to Benefit by
High Tariff.

/ Washington, April 19.-The major
/ ity report of the ways and means COM
mittee on the socalled farmers free
/ list bill submitted to the house today
by Chairman Underwood. is a merger
of democratic political argument and
an analysis of the proposed duty of
exemptions.
WILL BE LESS REVENUE.
The report shows the bill would re-
duce the tariff revenue $10.016,495,
based on the importations OF the last
fiscal year, an amount described as
"inconsiderable in comparison with
the great savings and advantage 10 all
our people from the additions to the
free list provided for"
SHOWS INJURIOUS EFFECTS.
The report declares: THE Canadi.
an reciprocity agreement now before
the house is a recognition on the part
of the administration of the injurious
effects of the extreme protective pol.
icy which has so long been imposed
upon the country. and is an effort to
mitigate it's effects"
The reciprocity agreement. the com.
mittee asserts, cannot afford the peo.
pie all the needed relief from high
prices
BEEF TRUST AssAnED.
The report then discusses In detail
the articles included in the free list
bill. In this discussion the beef
trust" is assailed as an organization
that controls the markets, both in buy
ing and selling. and declares existing
duties on meats ARE for the advan-
tages Of this combination only"
LUMBER ~ HANDS OF FEW.
DISCUSSING lumber the report
maintains tbs timber of this country
has passed for the most part into the
hands Of great corporations and inter
ests which are speculating on the IN.
creasing scarcity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
GOULD MAN HEADS
MISSOURI PACIFIC
Election of B. Il. Bush Followed by
Withdrawal of Kuhn, Loeb s.
Co. Interests.

New York, April 19.-B. f. Bush.
president OF the Western Maryland
railroad was yesterday elected to the
presidency OF the Missouri Pacific
railroad, made vacant by the resigna-
tion of George J. Gould This was
accomplished by the Gould interests
at the cost of the withdrawal of the
Kuhn-Loeb interests in the property.
designations were Immediately ten
dered by Paul Warburg OF Kuhn,
Loeb & Co, and Cornelius Wander.
bilt.
The election was not unanimous
Intense feeling existed as a result OF
the differences between the Kuhn
Loeb and Could interests as TO who
should be president OF the road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
WANTS TROOPS
TO keep PEACE
Speaker of Minnesota House
Calls on Governor to Quiet
Members.
RESORT TO FIST FIGHTS
Proposition 10 Limit Representation
of Cities Cause of the Dis
tuTbanCe.

St. Paul, April 19.-After the most
turbulent session of the Minnesota
Legislature in the states history, dur
ing which the speaker Of the house
called upon the governor to hold a
company of the national gusHi in
readiness to restore order, final ad-
journment was taken late last night.
The senate prolonged a quarrel
some session, which began Monday,
practically through Monday night,
members sleeping on the floor and
in their seats.
CLASHES OVER SAME BILL.
The trouble in both houses arose
over a measure prescribing a con-
stitutional amendment for limiting
representation from the cities in re-
apportioning the state.
In the house, which had passed
the bill, there was a contest over
reconsideration. Two members start
ed rough-and-tumble fight, during
which one was nearly strangled. They
were separated by their colleagues.
The speaker then called upon the gov
ernor TO have soldiers ready TO stop
any further violence.
SPEAKERS STAND DECISIVE.
Speaker Dunn stood with the ma
jority and prevented the reconsider
alton of the bill.
In the senate the fight over the
bill. after lasting until 3 a. IN. was
temporarily haulted. II was resum-
ed at 9 o'clock and finally the bill
was forced through to a final pass
age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
LINE UP FORCES
FOR THE ELECTION
Receptions, Teas and Dinners EN-
plOyed in Campaign of the
ID. A. r.

Washington, April 10. - The
Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion heard committee reports today
and this afternoon met President
Taft a the White house.
The Daughters of the Revolution
vote for officers tomorrow. Friends
of Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Story. can
didates for president general. are
lining up their forces. Receptions,
teas and dinners are playing an i'm
portant part in the campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
MARATHON MARX
LOWERED AT BOSTON

Boston. April 19.-Clarence Demar
OF the North Dorchester Athletic asso-
citation won the annual marathon run
of the Boston Athletic association to
day. covering the 25 miles in the rec
d-breaking time of hours. 2I min
utes. 50 S-5 seconds The former time.
made four years ago by Tom LOngboat,
the Canadian Indian, was hours, "a
minutes, "a seconds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
STATE SENATE Is
GIVEN FULL POWER
Stead Says Lawmakers Can Decide
on Initiative and Referendum
Vote

Springfield, H., April l9-Attorney
General Stead today delivered an
opinion to the senate In which he
ruled the senate itself, when the
question of a constitutional amend
ment on the initiative and referendum
is submitted to the people. can rule
whether a majority of all votes cast
in the election or a majority of the
votes cast on the subject OF initiative
and referendum shall decide the mat
ter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
SHERIFF AND
CORONER DODGE
The GRAND JURY

Danville, Ill. April 19.-It ia
practically certain the grand jury
will adjourn sine die this afternoon.
An attachment was issued today for
Sheriff Sheppard. who had been sub
poenaed but failed to appear An
effort was made TO find Coroner Cole
to serve the attachment, but he
could not be found and neither was
the sheriff TO be found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
FURNITURE MAKERS OUT
Grand Rapids Chief Industry Is Tied
Up by Labor War.

Grand RAPIDS, Mich, April 10.
Over six thousand union furni-
ture makers struck today for an in
crease in wages and improved work
ing conditions. About 5000 nom
union employees are also affected by
the strike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
BIG CATHEDRAL
IS DEDICATED
Episcopaian Edifice of st.
John the Divine Scene of
Ceremonies.
BUT PARTLY COMPLETED
When Finished Structure Will Seat
1000 and VIII Have Cost
S1O.OOO,OOO.

New York, April 19.-The Episcopal
cathedral of ST John the Divine, the
largest ecclesiastical structure in the
country and the fourth largest in
Christendom. was solemnly consecrated
here today. Although only partially
constructed. it has already been 20
years in building. at a cost of $780,
COO. and it may take as much longer
10 complete it, at a total estimated cost
of s10O0O,OOO.
BISHOP GEER PRESIDEs.
The impressive Offices were presid-
ed over by Rt. Rev. David H. Geer,
bishop of the diocese of New York.
Among the guests invited were
Archbishop Farley representing the
Roman Catholic church; Archbishop
Platon of the Greek church, and
representatives of many other COM
munities presidents of universities
and officers of the city, state and
nation.
The ceremonial began with a pro-
cession of exxlesiastics, preceded by
vested choir boys. Within the
structure the procession proceeded
under the great dome and with i'm
pressive exercises the presentations
of the Chapel of St. Saviour and St
Columbus and of the altar. ogan and
choir were formally made and conse-
Grafton ceremonies performed. Bish-
op Greer preached the sermon of
the day.
WILL SEAT 1000.
Seating accommodations are now
provided for about LOO persons, but
although consecrated for present use,
four-fifths of the work remains to be
done. and the full capacity will ap-
proach 1000 At present the interior
walls stand in great part as they were
laid. in jutting tiers of rough granite;
the vaulted roof of the crossing is only
a makeshift of terra Gotta, to be torn
down later; the arches from which the
transepts will spread are blocked with
temporary concrete battles; the floor
itself is but a cement bed on which
the mosaics will yet be superimposed;
only hint of the full glory appears
and yet so noble is the harmony of the
ample dimensionsk ana so rich the
promise of fulfllmenk that the frag-
ment opened to t4 public today is
itself an invitation worship.
HAS NO SOURCE OF REVENUE.
How has this mighty undertaking
been financed" asks Canon Robert
Ellis Jones. by the same devotion
and sacrifice" he answers, which
actuated the best of the medieval
cathedral builders The cathedral has
no official source of revenue. No or
ganized effort has been made to draw
on the interest of Episcopalians, and
yet gifts of all sizes have flowed in
from all quarters. Five dollars comes
every year from :. seamstress up the
Hudson. The inmate librarian of a
city refuge gave one-tenth of his sal
ary, and a dozen old men in a church
home earned by making nets and ham
mOcks $3.50, which they begged might
be built into the cathedral"
A revenue thus derived cannot be
estimated in advance, but bequests are
now known which, as they mature. will
be sufficient to insure continued prog
ress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
MAKERS OF ice
CREAM HELD BY
4 GRAND JURY

Chicago. April 19.-Three Chicago
ice cream companies were ihdicted to-
day by a federal grand jury charged
vi thshipping impure cream Those
indicted are Thompson Reid company.
Mcbride Bros & Knobbe. and the
Woodruff company. The indictments
allege the sample were full Of filthy
animal substance" and unfit for hu-
man consumption.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
CARRIERS ENTERTAINED
Manager Powell of Colonial Host to
Paper Boys.

Carriers Employed by the newspa-
pers of the city are the guests to-
day OF Manager Powell of the Co.
lonial moving picture theatre. The
boys are TO be admitted at either the
afternoon or evening performances.
The pictures shown today At the CO.
lonial are entitled The White
Squaw," and "Oh, You Kids"
Down in Cotton Town" is the song.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
OFFICERS GO TO BORDER
Detail of SIilitiamen Named Includes
Men From 9Th.

Springfield, Ill, April 19.-Adiu-
tant General Dickson today gave out
the detail of officers of the militia
for duty on the Texas border They
include Captain Fauser OF Peoria;
Captain Angle of Freeport and Cap
tain Carlson OF Rockford.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
Shoots Wife and Self.

Kansas City. Mo, April &c. A.
Barber. building contractor, shot and
killed his wife and fatally wounded
himself at the residence of his moth
er-in-lsw in this city today The cou-
pie had been separated and a di-
voTCe was pending.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
CONSTITUTION is
A BACK NUMBER
Representative Berger, Socialist
Wants Convention to Draw
Up a New One.

Washington, April 19.-Representa-
tive Berger, socialist, today introduc-
ed a resolution proposing an amend
ment to the constitution granting CON
gress power to call a constitutional
convention. He characterized the
constitution as "antiquated and obso-
lete.''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
MAIL STEAMER Is
COMPLETE WRECK
Portuguese Vessel Goes Ashore on
South African Coast--SOO
People Aboard Saved.

Cape Town, South Africa, April
19.-The Portuguese mail steamer,
Lusitania, went ashore at Below
Rock and is a total wreck. Its 500
passengers and crew were taken off
this morning by the British warship
Forte
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrow)
Sun sets 6:39, rises 800; moon rises
12;51 a. m; moon farthest south or
lowest; 6 a. m, planet Uranus at quad
rature with the sun, being 80 degrees
west Of that body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
Corporal Punishment Stands.

Lansing. Mich, April 19.-The SEN
ate today killed the bill passed by The
house prohibiting corporal punishment
in state prisons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
Gamer Co.'S "a Years.

Danville, April I9.-Fred c. Gar
ner, convicted Of the murder Of Mrs
Elsie Cochrane. was sentenced TO 20
years in the penitentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
LOCAL BRANCH Is FORMED
VI. l.. Morrill, Heads Consumers Al
lance in City.

| a local branch of the National Con
sumers' Alliance has been formed. with
| NJ. l. Morrill, as president and William
Olson secretary. Meetings are held
each Wednesday evening at the Rock
| Island Industrial home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19

les now opposing each other in the
north receive orders within the next
4S hours or before the beginning of
the threatened BATTLE in the vicinity
of JUarez, to cease operations.
AMBASSADOR PREDICTS PEACE.
Washington, April 19.-Peace in Mex
leo soon will be restored according TO
Zeamacona. the new Mexican ambas-
sader TO the United States. The am
bassadOr made this prediction in a for
NAL speech when presented 10 the
president today. Replying, Taft said
the people of the United States hoped
feryenuy harmony would soon prevail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
PEORIA ALDERMAN
FREED OF CHARGES

Peoria, H.. April 19.-The coro-
ner's jury which Investigated the
death of Professor Winfried as the
result OF an attack on him in a
brawl election night, exonerated Al
derman Frank j. Biggins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
PARIS STILL
THIRD CITY IN
SIZE IN WORLD

Paris, April 19.-Paris retains the
position of the third largest city in
the world. the census just completed
showing a population of 2,s46,9s6.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
City Official Dies.

Springfield, H., April 19.-wil-
liam j. Kern. assistant city treasur-
er. died suddenly today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
Breaks Her Hip.

Aledo. Ill. April 10 Especially -
Miss Sue Wiley had the misfortUne
yesterday to slip and fall receiving
broken hip as the result. Miss
Wiley had gone 70 the home Of Mrs.
J. p Lemon TO attend the Neighbor-
hood Sewing club meeting, where
she slipped on a rug.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19
The Weather

Forecast Till p. M. Tomorrow fol-
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.
Fair and cooler tonight, probably
becoming unsettled by Thursday
night
Temperature at q. m, 81. Highest
Yesterday SO. lowest last night, So.
Precipitation .oS inches
Velocity of wind at z a m, II miles
per hour.
Relative humidity at p m. 80, al
a m, SO.
Stage of water 2.e, no change il
last "a hours.
Only slight changes viii occur in the
Mississippi from below Dubuque tC
MUscatine
J. N. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-19

Decatur, Ill. April I9-The first
election held here under the COM
mission form resulted in a victory
for the wet" contingent. Daniel
Dinneen won over Charles Borchers
for mayor by majority of SO.