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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10

trust) and the Standard Oil company
the latter of which organization is
headed by John d. Rockefeller, whose
occupation as a big oil farmer" is be-
yond controversy.
COMMISSION APTLY NAMED.
II is known now why Senator Aldrich
calls his lame duck commission mon
etary" commission. II is because II
spends so much money.
The monetary commission. according
TO a treasury report, has expended
s207, ,130.4S of the peoples money on
European travel meetings at famous
summer resorts, on manuscripts, book
monographs, and mem
bers' salaries. The report also con-
Continued on Page Seyen)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
Scorching Wave Travel
ing Across the United
States.
CHICAGO is CENTER
Mercury Passes SO and Threat
ems to Reach 100
Many Frustrated.

Chicago, June 1o.-At 1890 this
morning the government thermome-
ter marked 90 On the street level
thermometers registered 3 to 5 de-
grees higher. By that hour one
death and four serious prostrations
were reported. Work in many down
town Offices was abandoned and
street gangs of workmen laid of.
Forecaster Cox predicted a record
of 100 degrees might be expected
during the day.
UP TO 95 AT NOON
BY noon the temperature had risen
TO 95. Two women were dead and
nine other persons In a critical o..Idi-
ton.
HEADS FOR 100.
BY l O'Clock the temperature had
reached yesterdays high mark, 80.
At 2:3O it was still rising with every
probability of reaching the 100 mark
HANG Up MANY RECORDS.
Washington, -. c, June 1O.-Mov-
ing eastward from a sizzling belt
stretched over the middle west -
hot wave that threatens to make TEN
peratures soar as far as New England.
1t has kept Weather Bureau Forecast
er Frankenfield busy hanging record
scores.
'Keokuk 100" was a high mark for
the season yesterday. So was 100 at
Omaha and the same report from
points in Illinois. All through an area
that embraced Iowa, Illinois, Nebrask1
Missouri and Kansas, the temperature
touched or broke records with temper
atures from 90 to 100. official, includ-
ing 9S at Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
From Auto Into River.

Mitchell, S. D., June 10.-While DR..
Loughead and James Clark Of Letcher.
S. D., were driving along the bank OF
the Jim river last night. the earth gave
way. the automobile was thrown into
the river and both were drowned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
Federal Troops Refuse to
Surrender the City to
the Insurrectos.
APPEAL TO CAPITAL
Said Massacre Is Feared-U.
S. Troops Cease PatroIling
the Border.

Juarez, Mexico, June 10.-A teie-
gram from Chihuahua today says the
situation there is inexplicable. Fed
eral troops refused to surrender the
city and will not allow the insured
tos to enter with their arms. Ap-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10

will be demanded; also that aid be
extended to destitute families of the
victims, that the guilty be punished.
and that the constitutional guaran-
tees Of protection to Chinese lives
and property be made effective.
OF the s6,oO0,oo0 indemnity to be
asked s1,0o0o,0oo is for property
damage and the remainder for the
loss of lives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
NO TRUTH IN THE REPORT
Germany Does Not Object to Retire
ment OF Ambassador Hill.

Berlin, June 10.-The foreign ONCE
denied absolutely today the report that
Washington's proposal for a successor
to Ambassador Hill had been rejected
at Berlin. No name has been present
ed yet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
Kansas Saloon Smasher
Dies After 6-Months
Illness.
PARESIS THE CAUSE
Had Been Completely Broken
Down for Several Months
Sketch of Career.

Leavenworth, Kan, June 10
Carrie E. Nation, Sc years old, who
gained celebrity by her use OF a
hatchet in the cause of prohibition,
died here at o'clock last night in
the Evergreen santarium. Paresis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
four new BILLS
Three Members of Ohio House
and an Attache Indicted
for Bribery.
ALL PREVIOUSLY ACCUSED
Confession of Representative Evans
Fails to Involve as Many as
Was Expected.

Columbus, Ohio. June 10.-Three
mem bers of the general assembly and
an attache were indicted on bribery
charges yesterday by the grand jury,
which adjourned for an indefinite
period subject to call. Its investiga-
ton of legislative bribery is not COM
pIeted, but it will not be resumed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
is INSURED FOR S4,5OO,OOO
Rodman Wanamaker Takes Another
$1,000 900 Policy.

Philadelphia, Pa, June 10.-Ro6
man Wanamaker has just taken an
additional s1,OOO,OOO worth of in
surance on his life. He already was
the most heavily insured man in the
world and his total insurance now
amounts to S4,5OO,0OO. His annual
premium on this amount is estimated
to be about 1925, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
WATERS CAN'T
SERVE DRINKS
IN IOWA NOW

Des Moines, Iowa. June 10.-The
Iowa suTreH,e court todly ds.ia.cG the
practice of cafes throughout .us state
in permitting walters TO bring In IL
quors for patrons. is an absolute vio-
isIiOn of the law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
WeIshs 30 P0unds; a t4usband.

Chicago, June 10.-The thinnest
man in Chicago was married by
Judge Newcomer yesterday. The
man is Arthur Atherton, "a years
old. Although over FIVE feet high he
weighs only 3s pounds. He was mar
ried TO Blanche Burkley, 10 years
old, who is said to weight 130
pounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
PEACHY GRAHAM
TO CHICAGO CUBS
Former Islander Figures in Big Deal
Will Take John Kings
Place.

Chicago, June 1O.-The Chicago
National league baseball club an
nounced today Killing, Weaver, Grif-
fin and Kaiser had been traded for
Graham, Good, Collins and Curtis OF
Boston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
Montana Farmers oopose.

Livingston, Mont. June 1O.-The
Clyde Park Commercial club. COM
posed largely Of farmers, passed res
olutions condemning Canadian reci-
procity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
BANKERS MEET NOV. 21-24
Date Fixed by New Orleans Clearing
House and Approved.

New Orleans. La, June 10.-The an
nual convention of the American Bank
ers' association will take place in New
Orleans Nov. 21 to "a next. This date
was decided upon by the committee Of
the local clearing house and approved
by General Secretary Farnsworth OF
the association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
AVIATORS FALL TO DEATH
Herr SchendeI of Germany and His
Mechanic Are Killed.

Johannisthal. Germany, June 10
Herr Schendel, who on Tuesr1y es-
tablished a German altitude record
of 6,594 feet in an aeroplane, fell
last night with his mechanic, Voss,
and both were instantly killed
Schendel was trying to eclipse the
worlds altitude record with pas
senger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
PICK YACHTS TO COMPETE
German Tests for Race With America
Take. Place at KieI.

Kiel, Germany, June 10.-Bleven Ger
man Sonderclass boats, including
Prince Adalbert's Jack H. started today
in the first trial race to select the three
competitors for the German-American
contest during Kiel week. The course
was from K1el miles out in the har-
bor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
Fourteen kIlIed IN Riots.

Torreon. Mexico. June 10.-Re-
port from Matehuala. where the
miners are on strike, is that / 4 men
have been killed in riots
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10

peals have been sent to Mexico City,
asking the minister OF war to settle
the difficulty. The .nsurreotts
threaten to enter the city by force
unless given permission TO take pos
session soon.
FEAR MASSACRE.
The insurrectos are being kept
out because of the fear that if they
enter with arms they will get beyond
control and give vent to long cher
ished resentment to certain inter
ests.
PATROLLING CEASES.
Brownsville, Texas, June 10
The patrolling of this section of the
border by troops to prevent neutral
ity law violations has ceased and
the various military substations are
abandoned.
WILL DEMAND S6,OO0,OOO.
Mexico City, June 1O.-An indem-
nifty of S6,OOO,OO0 will be demanded
of Mexico by the Chinese government
for the slaughter of Chinese subjects
in Torreon. The demand will be
backed up by a cruiser already on
the way to Mexican west coast ports.
Three Investigators returned yes
terday from Torreon and placed in
the hands of Shung Hal Sun, charge
de afaires of the Chinese legation.
a detailed report of the carnage, and
that, besides a bank and club house,
50 places of business were sacked.
APOLOGY AND AID DEMANDED.
In addition to the indemnity an
apology for insult to the Chinese flag
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
Tho Weather

Forecast Till p. M. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.
Generally fair except thunderstorms
this afternoon or tonight, cooler.
Temperature at a. m. IS. Highest
yesterday SO, lowest last night II.
Precipitation none.
per hour.
Relative humidity at z .. m. 80, al
z a. N. SO.
Stage OF water As fall Of / in the
last "a hours.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today TO noon tomorrow }
Sun sets 1925, rises 4:24; moon sets
1852 a. m; suns declination, % de-
Tees north OF celestial equator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10

Continued on Page seven.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10
HEADS FOR 100.

BY l O'Clock the temperature had
reached yesterdays s high mark, 80.
At 2:3O it was still rising with every
probability of reaching the 100 mark
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-10

(ContiEued on Page Five-)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-07
SAYS ROBBERY WAS EASY
Bankers Son Declares Good
Clothes Aided in Burglary.

Karl Won Metz Never. called by deteo-
tives tho amateur Raf1es Of Brooklyn. after
waving examination yesterday IN the
Adams street court was held for The grand
Jury on 9. charge Of burglary in the second
degree The complaint was made by Lowell
N Palmer r. n No. ia Columbia
Heights. one Of the eighteen vtcrims OF the
prisoner
Never. vhc says he IS ? lieutenant in the
Norwegian army ana sen Of Luds von N
Never. q banker. Of Ch-istianta. gave this
explanation Of his methods
IT vas comparatively easy You see,
GOOD clothes and an cir OF distinction 60
q long vray with the average person, even
with vol e2cue-ierced detectives 7 knew
all along that ten detectives and . score Of
srecial policemen were on the lookout tor
NE Z vas accosted BY them several times
7 babe them good morning. said was suf-
fer!ng from insomnia. and that ny only re-
lief was % walk the quiet streets
II went about nv burgla-ies in the Elm
,las- V-a,, never used tools. never car
RED arms and never wore 2 mask I en-
tersd The houses through rhe rear windows.
which usually found unfastened Ser
wants are very careless
z J. Campbell. Of no 1-o Columbia
Heights one Of Never ~ictir2s, who had
been listening 70 the young mans story
asked him how he managed 70 get into his
bedroom without awakening him
HOh. the night 7 took your suit 100 said
the prisoner smiling You're blessed II
Being very sound sleeper.
Mr. Campbell laughed especially as he
noticed that Meyer was wearing the suit in
question. That young man found that his
"alr OF distinction was valuable asset
for MIN even IN court. for Mr.. Palmer, The
complainant. showed signs OF relenting.
He IS an intelligent, cultured young
man. and I think 7 will speak 70 Judge Dixie
about him. said II Palmer. He became
a burglar because he couldn't hna employ
mcnt This young fellow should have a
chance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-07

siniy the Interborough is helpless because
OF the failure of it's bankers 70 promise
the necessary money, but II is also be
heVed this failure was due in measure
70 the more or less pessimistic reports
made to them by the Interborough. Posi-
oly the 1nterborough officials, now finding
that the city cannot be 'bluffed. may be
willing TO revise their pessinlistic cslcu-
lations
When the letter from President Williams
OF the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company.
pledging his company TO accept the add
uonal lines set forth in its supplemental
offer and rejected By the Interborough.
was read at the meeting some unidentified
individual started 70 splutter about the
Interborough
The Interborough Is out Of q now,
said Mayor Gaynor, so there IS no use
OF talking about them. I: they come in
again we shall he glad TO hear YOU
The letter Of President Williams also In
cluded the construction Of the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit OF various sections Of the
terms as laid down in the McAneny- Will
COX report as adopted by the board.
These interpretations are acceptable 70
the committee" said President McAneny.
He then moved that consideration OF the
communication from the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit be postponed until Monday
President Mitchell Of the Board of Alder
men was anxious 10 have the adjourned
meeting to-day He jocularly suggested
that the board. the Public Service Commits
sion and the heads OF the two traction
companies be locked in a room until they
had settled the entire question.
I'VE have hurried too much as II S. 10
suggested Borough President Miller.
I'VE have, have we,' replied President
Mitchell. We'll. 7 don't think the people
are of that impression"
hearing on the proposition 20 lay down
a new route by tunnel from Whitehall
street to Brooklyn and out Atlantic ave-
nue. was announced for Thursday. The
contracts for the triborough route let BY
the Public Service Commission were re-
ceived from that body and referred TO the
Controller, with instructions 10 report on
Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-07

after he would be compelled 70 raise
point OF no quorum when such condition
existed.
The Assembly passed the bill Of Assem-
blynan McGrath providing relief ana
pension fund for members OF the clerical
and uniformed force OF the New york
Citv Street Cleaning Department
senator Wagner introduced bill amend
ing the recently passed three platoon poncs
bill BY exempung from its provisions ser
gaants roundsraen and patrolaen detailed
- service in traffic or bridge squads or N
barbor precincts. oil oy Senator New
comm would prohibit trust companies
from issuing statements 20 tie pubic or
10 their depositors inviting investments N
securities. and from engaging in the bro
karage business in stocks or bonds.
The city OF Waterford Is PROPOSED ~ q
hi Introduced to-day by Senator AcCiel-
land, Of New York. The new mun,e..p pat
inv is 10 consist Of the town or Wateriord'
including the villages OF waterford ana
Northsde Senator Bracket. whose as
trict is affected by the measure served
notice that he would oppose II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-07
MRS. WILSON At ALBANY
Talks with Sage and GittIns
About Racetrack Bills.
SHORT CALENDARS rAkEN Up
stilwell Brings Session of Senate
to Abrupt Close by With
holding Consent.
fer Telegraph to The rr!sun. !

Albany. July e.-Mrs T Wilson. wife
OF the president Of the Saratoga Racing
Association, was at the Capitol to-day and
talked with Senator'S Sage and Gittins con
earning the chances OF the Gittins race
track bills in passing She also visited
the executive chamber. but did not see
the Governor II is doubtful now II the
Gittins bills. which would have the effect
Of restoring racing in this state. viii ever
reach Governor Dix. This will meet ex-
actlv the desires Of the Chief Executive,
n is said While he is expected TO veto
the bills. he would greatly prefer not TO
have 70 act on them az all
The Senate and Assembly again to-day
sweltered through short calendars. laying
aside all measures 70 which there was OBJ
lection until next week. The Senate passed
the bill OF Assemblyn1an Hoyt, Of Dutchess
County. incorporating the city OF Beacon
with commission form OF government
The new city is 20 be made up Of the towns
Of Fishkill Landing and Matteawan- Be
fore the bill passed the Assembly ABOUT
two weeks ago provisions for the refer
endum initiative and recall were stricken
out. A bill TO incorporate the same two
towns into the city Of Melzinga, with a
commission form OF government was
vetoed bv Governor Hughes last year
Governor Hughes did not object 70 the
commission plan. but held that the Dill
was lmperfectly drawn.
| Senator O'Brtens bill establishing a com
mission of eleven TO inquire into the prices.
purity. production. distribution and con-
| sumption OF farms and dairy products and
\ wiz thereto.
also passed the Senate. The members OF
/ the commission are 70 serve without salary
and the expenses are limited 70 5000
! Pioued by objection TO several bills which
| he had in charge. Senator SulweH brought
the session OF the Senate 70 an abrupt
close by Directing 70 every bill offered.
I AS there was no quorum, nothing could pc
/ done without unanimous consent Senator
Wagner and other colleagues gathered
around the recalcitrant, pleading with him
| 70 permit the bulk calendar 70 be cleared
| o, a mass Of minor measures. but Senator
stilweu was defiant
As one Of his colleagues approached his
seat 70 plead for a particular measure
+ Senator sulwel complained OF attempts 70
coerce him. I'm not afraid Of any Sena-
! tor" he exclaimed angrilv.
The main director 70 the sttlwel meas
ures was Senator Hinman. AS the price
/ Of renewing the transaction Of business ne
offered 10 withdraw hts objection. but the
minority leader. Mr. Bracket, renewed II.
exclaiming II think If is making mock
cry OF legislation 70 proceed under any such
/ pressure
Senator Bracket gave notice that here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-07
VARDAMAN MAN MAY DIE
Partisan of ex Governor for Sen
ator Badly Beaten on Train.
nv Telegraph % The tribunal

Jackson. Miss. July State Senator
Thomas Bilbo. who is candidate for
Lieutenant Governor on the Vardarnar
ticket. was beaten into insensibility TO-
day on train ar Srar<ville by Johr
Henry, general agent Of rhe New Or
leans. Mobile & Chicago Railroad.
Henry demanded an apa!ogy for otfen-
sive remarks Btlbo was said 70 have
made about him in hts speeches. Bilbc
declined 70 apologize. and Henry beat
him about the face and head With his
pistol. fracturing his skull The sur
geons think he will die. Political feeling
has been intense for months, Bilbo.
Vardanan champion, being bitter in his
denunciarion Of all who disagreed witt
him.
This encounter caused great excite
uenr but no surprise. and others are
expected before the primary Of August l
Bilbo is being removed 20 Jackson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-07
ADVISES NEW MAGISTRATES
Mayor Admonishes One APP
pointee Not to Play Smart.

Mayor Gaynor yesterday appointed Henry
Steinert- Of No. SCI Lexington avenue, a
justice Of the Court OF Special Sessions, to
succeed Justice William E. Wyatt. whose
term expired on July / Justice Steinert
has been a CITY magistrate. and IN promot-
Ing him the Mayor said:
You have always behaved in a dignihed
and i1lsr manner You have not spent your
time IN abusing policemen and the Ike Tor
nOtoriety's sake You have been kind and
Just 70 everybody. and I am certain that as
a matter of habit you will continue that
course.
The salary Of q magistrate IS $1,000
year and that Of a justice Of the Court Of
Special Sessions $4,000
John ] Freschi who had been serving as
a temporary magistrate 70 take the place Of
Magistrate Crane. who Is I'll. was appointed
70 take the unsxpired term OF Magistrate
Steinert, which has three years and seven
months 20 run You have developed into
one OF the best magistrates We have said
the Mayor in appointing Magistrate Freschi,
END 7 am glad now 10 appoint you perna-
nently."
In appointing Francis x McQuade as
temporary magistrate 70 succeed Magis-
trate Freschi. Mayor Gaynor took slap
a. MAGISTRATE Corrisan. Fe said:
You are still a young man bur YOU have
served with credit for SIX wears as an As
s,etsnt CORPORATION Counsel and Corpora
ton Counsel Watson mas recommended YOU
I'm the highest terms. This appointment is
only temporary. but II gives YOU chance
70 show what is IN YOU OF all things, do
not be abusive TO policemen. or try 70 in1i-
tate those who play smart as magistrates
by lecturing people and showing their Wit
Take advice from the chief magistrate, Mr..
NcAdoo and YOU viii come out all right.
lIr McOuade has been an Assistant Cor
poration Counsel a. $1,000 a year since
February !. 1905 His home - at No 235
Fast 18th street. He was ar the men ;
night court last night and will take Nagis-
trate EierbArt's place there tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-07
NEW ENGLAND ST0RMSWEPT
Lightning Causes Heavy Damage
Unitarian Church Burns.

Boston. July 6-Videspread damage re-
suited from heavy electrical showers which
visited many portions OF New England to-
night. Somerset ana Penobscot counties in
Maine were especially hard hit growing
crops being damaged and fruit and other
trees uprooted.
In this vicinity lightning worked havoc
in many places. interrupting telephone ana
telegraph service and causing serious hres'
while a heavy rainfall flooded the streets
and stopped the operation Of trolley cars.
In Brookfield, Mass, the Unitarian
Church was struck by lightning and
burned. at a loss OF $4,000 Newburyport,
Salem and Lynn suffered from washouts
due 70 the heavy rain. and lightning struck
in many places in those cities. and also IN
WoDurn ana Stoneham.
Rutland. Vt. July Central Vermont
was visited this afternoon by the worst
electrical storm within memory. Telephone
and telegraph wires are down. thus com
pletelv cutting OF communication with the
surrounding country Many farm buildings
were struck by lightning ana burned. and
II IS feared that there has been d great
loss OF livestock IN the pastures
in this city there we're four distinct
storms. covering space or -FOUR hours.
during which time II llghtened almost in
struck. out nOna ~ them was burned and
no one was injured The streets are filed
telephone lines are oU Of commission
telephone wires dre out OF commission.
The heavy rain was accompanied by a
very strong wind. which laid low crops and
uprooted many trees.
Wakefield. Mass. July ga bolt Of light
ming which struck the y. Z. Cutler block
al Main and Water streets, tonight,
started fire which burned the block and
also the armory Of Company A. OF the
9Th Massachusetts, Volunteers. Most Of the
arms and Announcements were saved. The
Town Hall and half dozen residences
were set on fire from sparks and more or
less damaged. The loss is about $4,000.
At the beginning Of the storm the fire
alarm apparatus was put out Of commits
sion. The telephone and electric car ser
vice we're likewise crippled. and help had
10 be sent for from outside towns by auto
mobiles. Maiden. Reading, Wopurn and
hlelrose responded 10 the appeal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-07
n HURRY UP SUBWAYS
scarborough Has Only Week to
i''' Meet City'S Terms.
ur.RING ON NEW ROUTE
..cts for Triborough Let by
o . : c. Referred to Controller
for Report on Monday

.,bwav matters came up at the
saver Of the Board OF Estimate
rsln referred 10 an adjourned meet
but We. ~ board 70 be held on Monday
ms o. as told in The Tribune yesterday
ine1inHs .re not passed by, however WITH
Thsy Svokips some little discussion.
on' piO ..cttlv understood the Interooroush
r~snsit Company is 10 have until
EAp'o regular meeting of the board. on
~ to Try TO think up some on so. sort
= ~ agreement TO the terms OF the city, Guy.
o. a member of the board oelieT ,t, 5
g Sc . am will be able to come UP win
ins sort Of acceptable proposition muoh
an - would ike TO see the Interoorough
as q ~ the allotment OF lines made to II IN
- 81 wScAneny-wilcOx report
u. 80 is an impression abroad that pos