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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
The Real Question

In his night address. Governor Wilson said In part:
 The question of the day is not the di- vision of responsibility, but the measure of the liberty of the people. l am not interested in persons. l don't want to say anything about them and I do not care what they say about me. 1 simply want to say to them at every point very truen it may he sol let us grant all that and return to the business what are you proposing to do to put more money into the envelopes of the workingman: what are you proposing to do to break up the lines of monopoly in the United States to set the people and give them direct access to their government?'
 MT. Roosevelt himself has spoken of the profits the corporation get as prize money and his objection is that not enough of the prize money gets into the pay envelopes. And I quite agree with him. But 1 want to know how he pro- poses to get 1t there. l searched his programme from top to bottom and the only proposal l can find Is that there shall be sn industrial commission charged with tho supervision of the great monopo- istic combination which have been formed under the protection of the tariff and that the government of the United States shall see tc 1t thae these gentlemen who have conouered labor shall be kind to Ia 1or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
Will Cut Own Throats

Now we believe that there isn't any part of the country where the business Interests are better understood than in Pennsylvania. But l want to remind you of this-about half the voters in the United States are democrats and you don't suppose that inasmuch as democrats are engaged fin every kind of enterprise they are going to cut their own throats
 "One of the papers In Philadelphia said very wittily the other day that if the democrats committed economic murder on the industries of the country. they would also commit economic suicide.
 MT. President, look this way" cried a voice from the far edge. q am glad to say that am not double faced. relied the governor, laughing. and l can't fire off on the swivelrgun principle
 In the parade at Scranton Governor Wilson rode in automobile waving to the cheering crowds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24

q
 As a preliminary to the calling of the witnesses. MT. Hart gave the disNict at torney copies of affidavits sworn to by Hogeboom and Berkhotz. The affidavit of Hogeboom sets forth:
 Schepps said that he (RosenthaD would turn his best friend and that he ought to have been bumped off long ago and would have if something had not happened. He did not say what this something was. He said the gamblers did not like him (Rosen- thal, because he would turn his best friend. Schepps further said one bis mistake that was made was to leave the number on the car
 Berkholtz ayers in his affidavit:
 "I asked him why did they kill that poor fellow Herman Rosenthal and he said: Mike, you have no idea what dirty dog he turned out to be at the last of it.; that he had a place on Second ave- nue and had a bunch of gunmen hanging around there and the gang wanted to kill most any one around there. sam said tfat Rosenthal wanted to have Louie Kaufman killed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
Small Comfort for Defense Obtained in the Hot
 Springs Hearing
SHORT AND UGLY
 WORD IS USED
Nhitman's Charges That Defense Is Using Dilatory Tactics fingers Whitman Laughs
 in Their Faces

Hot Springs, Ark, September 2s-"My evidence will send Becker to the chair; don't know it?
 This, in effect was one of the declara- tions of Sam schepps, Rosenthal murder case witness, to Postmaster Fred John- son of Hot Springs, according to the testimony of MT. Johnson tonight before Commissioner Huff
 Another declaration of Schepps, accord ing to the postmaster. was in substance; If Rosentha had not been such a 'poacher' he would not have got himself in so bad. I don't want you fellows to think we killed man of some account. Rosenthal deserved to be killed
 Johnson who arrested Schepps here, said he talked to him almost five hours on August 10. mostly about the Rosenthsl murder and Schepps connection with 1t.
 Schepps Feared Police
 Schepps he said, first begged not to be delivered to the New York police; then discussed graft public officials, the causes leading up to the killing of Rosentha,l and declared "I am the keynote ot the whole situation
 Becker Johnson testified. was described by Schepps as 'grafter.' one who was never satisfied and always urging an in- cresaed donation in favor of the gamblers who showed prosperity
 C. H. Moshier, another witness. tonight corroborated the testimony of previous witnesses as to Schepps' allege1 assertion creditng to Becker threat to kill Rosen- thai If ''the gang did not, and Rosen- thars connection with women and girls. Schepps the witness said, detailed his movements after the killing, and one night remarked
 By G. shook hands with one of the hest detectives Burns has got. got away and then came down here and got pnched by an Arkansas policeman
 The hearing, which began Saturday be- fore Special Commissioner Huff, was finally adjourned late tonight.
 District Attorney Whitman will leave tomorrow afternoon for New York. Mir. Hart will also leave tomorrow.
 Gilbert Hogeboom and Michael Rerk- holtz. the last witnesses heard, testifed in accordance with statements in the -.sffida1iIs pt esensGd early .lis asening Ly John w Hart, counsel for Becker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
ENGLAND HAS OFFICIAL
DENIAL OF CANAL STORY

London, Sept. 3.-Complete dis
Avowal was given today by the Brit
ish foreign Office of a so-called official
announcement that "ngland will for
mally demand arbitration on the Pan
anna canal tolls question. In reply tc
requests for details OF the reported
demand for arbitration. it was stated
that Lines OF action which lie before
the government are now being consid.
cred and any announcement Of the
kind is premature"
An official of the foreign Office said
the Panama canal question remains
exactly in the same position it has
occupied for some time. TIE govern,
ment in all probability will propose
reference 10 arbitration al the Hague
but the method OF submitting it has
not been decided upon. 1t is possible
the government will await the result
OF the elections in the United States
in the hope the United States may
find a way afterward OF meeting the
British wishes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
WILSON COMING
into STATE SOON
Progressive Activity Makes
Democrats Anxious to Get
Candidate in Illinois.

Chicago, Sept. 3.-Invasions Of 1lli-
nois by the progressives' headliners
have stirred the democratic managers
and an effort will be made to bring
Woodrow Wilson to this state within
fortnight for at least one set speech.
Original plans did not call for the
New Jersey governors appearance
here until the latter part of this
month, but the billing Of allstar at
fractions by the progressives for the
rural communities have caused a
change. While nothing definite has
been arranged. Governor Wilson will
probably reach Illinois about Sept. Is.
He will not make a rear platform
tour. Such speeches as he will make
will be set addresses planned careful
ly in advance. Representative Al
bert S. Burleson of Texas. director of
the speakers bureau, returned to the
Karpen building headquarters yester-
day to make arrangements for Gov
ernor Wilson's trips westward.
There is a great demand for Gov.
ernor Wilson in all sections" said
Representative Burleson last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
MOOSERS NOT TO
OPPOSE SHERMAN
Progressives Elected to Legis-
lature Satisfied With the
Primary Choice.

Chicago, Sept. 3.-Lavrence Y.
Sherman, nominated in the republican
primaries to succeed Senator Shelby
NJ. Cullom in the United States SEN
ate will not be opposed in the legis-
lature by any members OF the pro-
gressive party who may be elected to
the general assembly in November.
This assertion was made yesterday
by a member of the progressive state
organization, who is believed to be in
a position TO know the temper of both
the rank and file and the leaders of
the new party.
Friends of Mr.. Sherman say he will
nct attempt to dictate to the people
of the state how they shall vote for
the president. One of his admirers
said Mr.. Sherman expected to be ask,
ed 10 declare himself in this regard
when he takes the stump and that he
was prepared to answer in a way that
will divorce the senatorial from the
presidential situation.
Progressive state senatorial district
conventions will be held tonight
throughout the state to select new
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03

the neighborhood OF two millions.
Many families are homeless. Crews
are hard at work today putting tracks
in shape TO restore traffic, which has
been at a standstill two days.
FIND BODIES IN DEBRIS.
Fifteen bodies were recovered from
the debris scattered through the val
ley of Harmon's creek at Golfers, w.
Va. Searching parties are digging the
ruins of demolished homes in various
food districts in the hope of finding
bodies. But the rush of waters is Sc
strong it is believed the victims have
been carried far away.
FOOD Is SCARCE.
Food in some sections is scarce be.
cause railroad communication has
been cut off, but caravans of loaded
wagons are making their way over
badly washed roads with needed sup
plies. Damage TO manufacturing
plants will be very heavy! In some
instances it will be necessary to in
stall new machinery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03

Following his eastern speeches now
planned he will start west.
He will make series of speeches
in Michigan, Wisconsin and Mime.
sofa, For the most part these speech
es will be made on particular occa-
sions in response to some of the invi-
tations he has received. He will not
make rear platform speeches. Later
he will make a swing through Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Iowa and several
other states. delivering a series of
speeches in which he will deal with
all the issues Of the present cam
paign."
Ohio was put into the democratic
column by former Representative
John ]. Lentz OF Columbus. Mr. Lentz
! brought all sorts of cheer to the dem
| ocratic managers.
"Ohio will be as safely democratic
as Texas" he said, for Governor Will
/ son will not only poll the full demo
/ cratic strength, but will gain thous-
ands Of votes from the republican
ranks. Without a third candidate in
the field President Taft could not
come within $4,000 votes of carrying
his own state. With Colonel Roosevelt
in the race Governor Wilson's lead
will be astounding.
I'VE will also elect Representative
James Cox to the governorshfp by a
majority even greater than that which
Governor Harmon had two years ago
which was more than one hundred
thousand votes. We will also come
mighty close to electing our complete
congressional ticket"
Edward F. Dunno, gubernatorial
candidate, will confer with Arthur "
Charles of Carmi, chairman of the
state central committee, this morn
Ing. The state headquarters at the
Hotel Sherman have been enlarged
and full staff and all the necessary
bureaus will. It is expected, be IL
working order within few days The
Dunno headquarters will be merged
with the state headquarters on Thurs
day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
DEATHS IN A DAY

New York. Sept. 3.-Carlton I. Gar
retson, editor OF Judge, who was
thrown from his horse in Central
park, New York, May 10. died in that
city yesterday morning. Mr.. Garrett
son was totally paralyzed by the ac-
cldent from the neck down. His mind
was clear, however, and two weeks
ago he dictated some material for
judge.
Washington, Sept g. - Hamilton
King, United States minister to Siam,
died yesterday at Bangkok. Vice Con-
sul Hansen, who reported the event
10 the state department in Washing
ton, cabled that death was sudden, re-
sulting from uraemia and heart fail
ure. Mr. King. whose home was in
Oiiyet, Mich, was born at st. Johns,
N F., in 1852. He had been in the
diplomatic service since 1893. A grad
uate of Oliyet college, who studied also
at Chicago Theological Seminary,
the University of Leipzig, and the
American school at Athens. Mr.. King
was well known as a lecturer, preach
eI and political speaker. From 1879
TO 1898 he was principal of the pre-
paratory of Olivet college. Sheldon l..
/ Crosby, recently made first secretary
Of the legation at Bangkok, was or.
dered by the state department TO take
. charge in Mr. Kings place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
.f9 OFFICERS ARE
CAUGHT IN CRAFT
Aldermanic Investigation in
New York Promises Start
ling Disclosures.

New York, Sept. 3.-The application
o: District Attorney Whitman in the
case of Police Lieutenant Becker,
charged with the murder of Gambler
Rosenthal. was transferred today from
the court of general sessions to the
criminal branch of the supreme court
before Justice Goff. sitting at an ex-
traordinary term Goff granted the ap-
plicatton. agreeing not only that Beck.
er should be tried before him, but that
he should plead to the Indictment be.
fore him. Some startling evidence on
the subject of police graft in New York
ports OF the aldermanic investigation
committee which is just beginning
work here. Evidence has been sub.
mitted which is just beginning work
here. Evidence has been submitted
covering a period of three years in
volving 1S police inspectors or cap
tains and numerous less officers in the
graft charges.
! Becker still refused to plead on ad
| vice OF counsel that the Indictment
was Improperly Illegally found" and
Justice Goff directed a technical plea
of not guilty entered for the prisoner
Goff quickly overruled four motions
brought by Attorney Mcintyre for
Becker to obtain delay, and set the
trial for Sept. II.
Becker's lawyers did not ask for
change of venue.
Liverpool, Eng, Sept. 3.-Thoma'
Coupe, an eye witness Of the murder
Of Gambler Rosenthal, was met by :
detective when the Lusitania docket
today. Coupe was informed District
Attorney Whitman of New York want
ed him to return as witness at tht
trial OF Police Lieutenant Becker
Coupe willingly accompanied the de
tectives to a police station, where
consultation was held, and then wen
to a hotel.
New York. Sept. 3.-Two days afte
Coupe sailed word reached Whitman
he had disappeared. Whitman sal
he feared this marked the beginning
of attempts to spirit away witnesses
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
Bull Pens at Michigan
State Penitentiary are
Broken Open.
ALL INMATES ARMED
Militia Called With Orders to
Shoot First One Trying to
Escape.

Jackson, Mich, Sept. 3.-Rioting
convicts at Jackson prison, overcom-
ing all restraint, shortly before noon
entered the prison bull pens and lib
Grated IS fellow prisoners. An hour
later the authorities apparently had
the convicts cowed by the presence of
jackson militia companies. fire.
men and special officers, who hurried
to the scene after the outbreak There
were no fatalities, but considerable
property was damaged
That the prison officials fear the
worst has not yet come was evident
at noon today when it was learned the
Lansing company OF national guard
was ordered to this city.
CONVICT SHOT DOWN.
Every man who can be induced to
act as special guard is being rushed
to the prison armed. The supply OF
firearms at the prison is exhausted
and heavy inroads made in the sup
ply Of hardware stores. A number OF
newspaper correspondents have been
sworn in as deputies and are unable
to send reports to their papers One
! fleeing convict. failing to halt when
ordered, was shot down by a guard.
! The prisoner was running across
yard. The shooting was done by
special deputy.
1t was said this afternoon the mi.
litia had successfully cowed the re-
bellious convicts, who were safely
locked up. Governor Osborne is ex-
pected here tonight to take charge of
the situation.
TRY TO SCALE WALLS.
Jackson. Mich, Sept. 3.-Rioting
among convicts confined in the bull
pens has broken out. The convicts
are now in the prison yard. with Off
cials exerting every effort to keep
them from going over the walls. Lo-
cal companies of state militia have
been ordered to the prison at once and
it is said have orders to shoot the first
prisoner attempting to scale the walls.
FIREMEN CALLED OUT.
When the prisoners reached the
yard they began running everything
in reach, and fearing they would set
the factories on fire. the fire depart
, ment was summoned and now is aid.
ing in endeavoring to subdue the riot
ers Hundreds of shopmen and 9th
ers are on the streets surrounding the
prison and special police are having
difficulty in keeping the crowd in or
der.
ALL ARE ARMED.
= About seventy-five convicts were in
J the bull pens which were opened by
| the inmates. Practically every pris.
, orer had secured weapons of some
kind soon after gaining their liberty
Knives, hammers, barrel slaves, etc.
| were used by the convicts in an en-
r deavor to overpower the guards inside
: the prison walls.
r THREE HAVE ESCAPED.
Seeing the fire department enter the
yard many of the rioters fed back into
the prison, while others hid in fac
tory buildings, hoping to scale the
walls when an opportunity presented
It is said during the excitement three
/ convicts escaped and are now at large
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03

party nominees or to indorse nom-
inees of other parties for both the up
per and lower branches of the legis-
lsture.
Chicago, Ill, Sept 3.-Secretary
Ickes of the progressive state commit
tee said today the progressives would
have candidate for the United States
senate in opposition to Sherman de-
spite the reports that Sherman had an
understanding with prOgressives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
HILTON LOSES TO WALDO
IN FIRST ROUND AT GOLF

Wheaton, ILL.,, Sept sc. G. Waldo,
JI.. took the measure OF Champion
Harold Hilton this morning on the
links OF the Chicago Golf club in the
fist half OF the initial round Of match
play for the national amateur cham
pionship. The Bridgeport youth play.
I'd in par, having the English master
one down at the turn and five down
at the home hole.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
Wire Sparks

La Crosse, Wis.-Tired of life,
of a we'll known La Crosse family,
commitsed suicide by shooting at his
home here.
Marengo. Ill.-Being thrown from
an automobile when it skidded and
turned completely around, caused the
death of Brainard, the 6-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest c. Robb of
this city.
counted one of the most desperate
men in the country and held in the
Tombs on double charges of murder,
made good his escape yesterday by
scaling the outer wall.
Valparaiso, Ind.-While returning
{ from the Laporte county fair Frank
/ Walsworth of Chicago was knocked
down here and robbed of a $40 gold
watch. Albert Davidson was arrested
accused of the crime.
Detroit, Mich.-Right at the heels
of the national gathering of tomb
/ stone manufacturers. American press
humorists from all over the United
States started yesterday to enjoy
J their week of recreation in Detroit.
Baltimore - Fire was discovered
yesterday in the hold of the steamer
Nantucket. The water that was pour
ed into her by fire fighters caused hel
cargo to list and she turned over anC
sank. Two sailors are missing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
| 900 MONGOLlANS ARE
SLAIN BY THE CHINESE

Chicago, Sept. S.-A Daily News Pc
king dispatch says: General Chang
Cbolin attacked large force of Mon
golians near Tonanfu. defeating them
after a 12-hour battle. The Mongol-
ians lost 1000 killed and 700 were TAX
er prisoners. The Chinese captured
five guns and much ammunition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
Seek to Limit Traffic.

The making Of Seventh avenue be-
tween Thirty-fourth street and Forty
sixth street a pleasure drive is the
only way TO prevent its continued use
for heavy traffic. is the gist of an Opini-
ion handed Mayor H. NJ. Schriver by
City Attorney ]. F. Witter. The prop
erty owners must present a petition
asking that the boulevard be set aside
as drive before such action can be
taken
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
OHIO HOLDING ELECTION

Fate Of Proposed Constitutional
Amendments to Be Decided Today.
Columbus, Sept. 3.-The fate of AZ
proposed amendments to Ohio's con-
stitution, including the initiative and
referendum, women's suffrage, muni-
cipal home rule and change of the
judicial system are being decided to-
day at a special election Early voting
in the larger cities was fairly heavy.
according 10 report. Many Iaborers,
interested in labor proposals, voted
before going TO work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
STRIKING MINERS
ALL CARRY ARMS
Destroy Railroad Property and
Cut Wires in West
Virginia.

Charleston, W. Va, Sept 3.-Mar-
tial law has been proclaimed in the
strike-affected district along Vacant
and Cabin creeks today. The move
was precipitated by the destruction OF
railroad property by striking miners.
More than five thousand strikers are
all declared armed with rifles All
wires in the strike zone have been
cut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
Conditions Improved.

Washington, Sept. 3.-Decided i'm.
provement in conditions in Nicaragua
vas indicated by cablegrams today. II
is believed the navy soon will have the
situation in hand as far as control OF
lines of communication.
Sutherland reports the re-establsh.
ment of railway communication be
tween Cortnto and Managua Trains
are operated by American bluejackets
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
PRUSSIAN BARONESS Is
KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT

Berlin, Sept. 3-Baroness Won Eek
hsrdstein, a Prussian noblewoman, is
dead here. a victim of the wild boar
hunt. She vas accidentally shot and
mortaIly wounded by a kinsman, Count
Finck Yol Y1ckensten-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
MARSH STABLES
LOST IN FLAMES
Twenty five Valuable Horses
Killed in a Fire at Gales
burg Today.

Galesburg. Ill, Sept 3-Marsh's s
stables, one of the leading horse mar
hets of the state since 1882, burned
this afternoon. Twenty-Five valuable
animals were lost. The damage was
S20.000.9
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
WOOD IN PLEA OF NOT
GUILTY TO INDICTMENT

Boston, Sept. 3.-WilIiam n. Wood,
president OF the American Wooden
company, today pleaded not guilty to
the indictment charging him with con-
spring to distribute dynamite during
the Lawrence textile strike last win
ter,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
ONE FATALITY ON FIRST
REED BIRD SEASON DAY

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 3.-The gun
ming season for reed birds opened in
Pennsylvania and New Jersey yester-
day and already one fatality and the
injury of II sportsmen has been re-
ported
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
PresIdent Wrenenes Eoot.

Beverly. Sept. 3.-President Taft
did not play golf today His right
foot. injured several years ago. was
wTenched late yesterday 1t causes
Lc pain, but some inconvenience.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
Searching Ruins in Path
of Storm in Three
States
LOSS IS TWO MILLIONS
Railroads at a StandStiII Two
Days and Victims Near
Starvation.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Sept. S.-Forty are
dead as a result of the floods in west
ern Pennsylvania, West Virginia and
eastern Ohio. Property is damaged in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
The Weather
Forecast Till 7 p. NJ. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport Moline.
and Vicinity,

and Vicinity.
Generally fair and continued warm
weather tonight and Wednesday.
Highest temperature yesterday. S4,
lowest last night IS, temperature at
Z g. m II.
Wind velocity at a. M, five miles
per hour.
Precipitation IN the last "a hours,
none.
Relative humidity at Z p. m, 70, at
Z a. m, 81.
Stage of water. AZ, with q fall of 6
OF a foot in the last 72 hours.
I'M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
II
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today to noon tomorrow)
Sun sets 6:2S. rises $50. Evening
stars: Venus, Mars, Jupiter. Morning
stars: Saturn. Mercury.