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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
MINISTER IS HUGGED TO
DEATH BY HIS AUDIENCE

Thomasville, Ca, Oct. 7.-Rev. An
drew J. Simpson, noted evangelist in
this section of Georgia, died yesterday
at Palvo as a result of being too Wig
orously hugged by his excited hearers.
The hugging was inflicted upon him
several days ago at a country church
where he was conducting a revival
Simpson was preaching to a great
congregation and he warned his hear
ers up to unwonted excitement by the
fervor of his address.
In a religious frenzy men and women
rushed at the preacher and began to
hug him, crying that he had saved
them from their sins. Under the ex,
citement some OF the men put more
power in their hugs than usual, and
the preacher finally tainted.
He was taken to his home, and doc.
tors who were called found that MI
Simpsons ribs had been crushed and
that internal organs had been disar
ranged by the hugging to which the
minister had been subjected.
Efforts OF the doctors to repair the
injuries caused by the hugging proved
vain and Simpson died yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
Chairman HiIles Asks Fac
tory Owners for Names
of Workers.
ORGANIZING A SCARE
Governor Also Charges Steel
Trust Is Behind Third
Party Program.

Pueblo, Col. Oct THAT the United
States Steel corporation lis behind the
third party program in regard to reg
ulation of trusts" was a charge made
by Governor Wilson in a speech today.
Corroborative evidence of that asser-
ton, the governor said, was coming to
him every day.
Wilson gave for publication a letter
he said was forwarded to him from
democratic national headquarters as
having been circulated by Chairman
Hilles of the republican national COM
mittee among employers of labor of
the country. The letter. in part:
APPEAL TO WORKERS.
"lf the November election results in
the choice of a democratic congress
and democratic president, destructive
democratic tariff measures, such as
Taft vetoed, will become laws. The
only thing that can prevent this is a
protest vote on the part of American
working men. They must choose be-
tween a high standard of living and
the underpaid European workingmen. 3"
In conclusion. the letter asks for a
list of employees who are voters, with
postoftice addresses, and each one will
be asked personally to vote for Taft.
HHLES IDENTIFIES LETTER.
New York. Oct. 7.-"That's the let
ter. 1t speaks for itself. | am glad to
have the cooperation of Wilson in our
publicity department" said Chairman
| Hilles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
CHILD "FIBBED" TO
SPEND NIGHT AWAY

Later developments in the case of
Pearl Monroe, the eight-year-old girl
for whom the police of the three cities
were searching Friday night, tend to
show that the child was not lost as
was first reported, but that she had
spent the night at the home of Mrs.
George Miller, mother of one of her
playmates. The first report TO the
police, after the finding of the child,
was that she had become .ost and had
been taken in and cared for over night
by Mrs. Miller. II now appears that
the little girl asked Mrs. Miller if
she could spend the night al the Mil
Ter home and that she was advised 10
90 home and get her mothers con
seat. Half an hour later the child
returned and told Mrs. Miller that
her mother said she could do as she
had asked. Without further question.
Mrs. Miller took the little girl in and
cared for her over night, only to find
the next day that the child had
-hbbed," and had been thought lost
hE hsT as<sSIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
TRIAL OF BECKER
FOR MURDER ON

New York, Oct THE trial of Po-
lice Lieutenant Becker, charged with
the murder of Gambler Rosenthal, be-
gan today. The grand jury for John
Doe proceedings was selected today.
Almost without exception the jurors
are well-to-do business men.
East side gangsters by the score fl
ed past the body of big Jack" Zelig,
slain Saturday night, as it lay in lit
tie fat in Broome street Mounted po-
lice escorted the funeral to the cem-
etery this afternoon to prevent rioting
by opposing gangs. Philip Davidson,
small shopkeeper, killed Zelig. He
claimed Zelig had robbed him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
Edward Clark of Cincin-
natl Admits His Crimes
to Court.
DESERTS ASSOCIATES
Blows Up Bridge at Dayton
and Ships Dynamite for
Other Jobs.

indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 7.-Edward
Clark OF Cincinnati today pleaded gull
" 20 the governments charges in the
dynamite conspiracy.
As soon as the court opened, Dis
trict Attorney Miller addressed Judge
Anderson: III It please the court, De
fendant Clark of Cincinnati wishes to
change his plea from not guilty TO
guilty"
Clark stepped forward and plead
guilty TO all charges-five counts for
conspiracy and 30 counts for being the
principal to the actual Illegal inter
state shipment of dynamite and nitro
glycerine Clark was business agent
and president of Local Union No. Al,
International Association Of Bridge and
Structural Iron Workers, from Janu-
AIRY. 1908. to July. 1911.
LEAVES UMBRELLA BEHIND.
His activities in promoting explo-
sions, Miller asserted, were carried on
through letters written by President
Ryan Of the union and the McNamaras
An ivory handled umbrella bearing the
initials "E. c. found in the wreckage
Of a dynamited bridge at Dayton,
Ohio, Miller said, led to the disclosure
that Clark had actually caused the
explosion. having used an umbrella to
protect the dynamite from the rain and
then leaving 70 behind Clark also was
charged with carrying out plots against
nonunion labor. In connection with
the scheme 10 blow up the Harrison
avenue viaduCt in Cincinnati, Miller
alleged, Clark wrote to Ryan: 1T
would he dangerous for me to buy
explosives down here. You had better
SEND a stranger. l have gotten one
man out Of a lot OF trouble already.
I am afraid I can't do much more. for
the police judge said. for Gods sake.
don't bring this bunch before me again,
or IN have to do something"
SHORT CHANGES on JOB.
Acting Secretary Hockin
was charged by Miller with double
dealing with Clark
The executive board Of the Iron
Workers union agreed upon fixed
price Of $500 for each job" said Mil
Ter to the jury. For blowing up the
bridge over the Miami river al Day
ton. Ohio. May 3. 1908. Hockin paid
Clark only S1225 so. thus holding out
part OF the fee
Clark was separated from the other
IS defendants and taken to Jail tC
await the imposing of sentence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
POLITICIAN, PENNILESS,
ENDS LIFE IN HIS OFFICE

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. Thomas J.
Ryan. democratic leader OF Pennsyl-
Nsnia, member of the Dounelly-Ryan-
Guffey triumvirate that for so long
controlled the organization of that
party in this state. ended his life yes
tcrday in his Office in the Land Title
and Trust building with a revolver.
Ryan. from great wealth. it is un-
derstood Though unfortunate invest
Uents. had become practically penni-
less. Two years ago. Dreamland in
New York burnet down and that heavy
less was sustained almost entirely by
him.
This season he built another amuse-
uent resort on the site OF the old
Point Breeze racetrack, but Il has not
been a success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
ARE
TOCALL HALT
IN new WAR

London, Oct. THE Balkan situa-
ton is considered today in all quar-
ters as more hopeful. Decision of the
powers to take joint action and put an
end TO the crisis was greeted with sat
isfaction. The powers are to take
steps today or tomorrow to impress
their views upon Turkey and the Bal
kan states.
Paris, Oct European powers
han capitals and at Constantinople as
soon as it is possible 10 make arrange
ments to that effect. Great Britain to-
day signified acceptance of the French
proposals, so that all powers are now
ia accord.
Constantinople, Oct. THE Balkan
situation has been considerably chang
ed By Turkeys eleventh hour surprise
announcing a willingness TO grant
greater measure Of self government TO
Rumelia and Macedonia. 1t is argded
here the Introduction OF these reforms
is calculated TO SOW discord among
members OF the Balkan alliance. In
many quarters fear is expressed war
preparations on both sides have ad-
yanced too far for a conflict to be
avoided.
London, Oct 7.-Announcement that
the pope was prepared to offer media
ton in the Balkans was made by the
vatican today, according to q Rome
! diSIslGh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
nine YOUNG men
DASHED To DEATH
Automobile Rushes Over TO
foot Embankment at Night
in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 7-Nine
young men, all of this city, lost their
lives early Sunday morning when an
automobile in which they were joy
riding crashed through the railing on
the side of the new Thirty-third street
boulevard at Master street and fell
into coal yard rs feet below.
The machine, a big touring car
turned turtle and the occupants were
crushed by the hood of the machine
The dead:
ROBERT A. BOYD, 27 years old.
GORDON IL. MILLER, Il.
WILLIAM NJ. LAWRENCE, 25.
EDGAR NJ. SHAW, 19.
THOMAS NEVIN, IS.
DANIEL ]. WILKES, 25.
JESSE HOLMES, %.
ERNEST SCHOFIELD, 81.
ROBERT GEISEL, %.
Edgar Shaw, 10 years old, a son oi
James Shaw, lumber merchant, who
owned the car, was taking party ol
friends home in the machine and sil
others were in a smaller automobile
W hen the party came at a terrific speed
down Thirty-third street. In turning
to avoid the smaller machine, which
was in the lead. Charles |. Spayd, who
vas driving, collided with the real
wheel of the Shaw machine.
The heavily loaded car swerved and
crashed through the iron railing O
the bridge.
When those in the other machines
had made their way to the coal yard
cnly one occupant of the overturned
car showed any sign OF life and ht
died shortly after being removed to {
hospital.
Thomas A. Lawrence, brother o
the Lawrence who met his death, wal
in the smaller machine. He said thi
automobile was about so yards aheat
of the Shaw motor when he heard tn,
crash. Lawrence declared he did no
know any of the party and had me
them only last night through hi
| brother.
! Dallas, Texas, Oct. six person.
were killed when an interurban ca
struck an automobile at a crossing a
Arlington last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
WOMAN OFFICIAL
DIES AT A DEPOT

St Paul. Minn-. Oct. Mrs. Perry
Starkweather. head OF the department
OF women and children OF the Mime
sofa bureau OF labor, and who has a
nationwide record in work for the
protection OF women and children.
dropped dead today as she was about
10 board a train. She was going TO
Madison for a conference with the
Wisconsin bureau Of labor officials
and 10 deliver an address at James
Vile tonight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
Finn, Pinchots and Nc
COrmiCk Contribute to
His Campaign.
$26,864 FROM CRANE
Magazine Writer Insists on
Story From MaCVeagh About
Roosevelt Fund.

Washington, Oct 7.-An account of
receipts and expenses of La Follettes
campaign for the presidential nomina-
ton was filed with the Clapp commit
tee today. showing the senator collect
ed s63,969 and spent s63,961. Charles
B. Crane, the largest contributor, was
credited with $23,5OO. Clifford and
Amos Pinchot each gave $4,000, and
William Finn of Pennsylvania 1000.
The account contains entries of two
loans, one of $1,000 by Me'iill McCor-
mick and one of $500 by Senator Gron-
ma. Both were marked repaid"
Charles B. Crane testified today that
he gave s2G,SG4 to La Follette's cam
paign and $4,000 to Wilson's fund be-
fore the Baltimore convention. He de-
MED having told Hooker he contributed
$4,000 Il just wanted one progress
sive TO succeed and didn't care which
one" he said
RUSSELL Is CALLED.
When Charles Edward Russell, the
socialist candidate for governor of
New York, took the stand, Clapp read
him report of one of his speeches in
New York paper, describing an alleg-
ed telephone conversation between J.
P. Morgan and the White house, during
the 1904 campaign, in which Morgan
was asked for a 100000 contribution
! 10 the republican campaign. The
, published report said former At.
/ torney General MacVeagh was
a witness to the conversation
Russell said the story came TO
: him ~. -191O from Judson We,liver, a
magazine writer. who told him he had
the story from MacVeagh. Russell
said he never made a charge that
/ Roosevelt had demanded funds of Nor
gan
1T might have been Cortelyou or
Bliss he said had talked to Morgan on
the telephone" he declared
WELLIVER STICKS TO STORY.
/ Welliver working at the reporters
table. was called to the stand He said
MacVeagh had told him of being in
Morgan's private office in October
1904, that Morgan had been called tC
the telephone and was informed Har.
riman wished to speak to him. Welli,
yer testified MacVeagh told him when
Morgan returned from the telephone
he said: What do you suppose that
man in the White house wants? II
seems Hartman has gone to Washing
ton and dined with him. and now he
comes back and says the president
wants him to raise more funds. He
has given $4,000. New he wants me
TO give $4,000"
MacVeagh. according to the witness
told him Morgan wrote a check fol
$4,000 and sent it to Harrimans of
fee.
SURE OF NAME
Welliver could not recall whether
MacVeagh used the word maniac" il
quoting Morgan's reference to Roose
welt.
You are sure the name of Harri
. man was given as that of the man WHIT
= asked to have money raised?" asked
, Pomerene.
Yes, l am sure of that" said Welli
! yer.
, At this juncture the committee re
cessed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
STRAY BULLET HITS
EXCURSION STEAMER

What was thought to have been a
stray bullet struck the front of the
pilot house house on the steamer
Helen Blair yesterday afternoon short
ly after the boat had landed at the
foot of Nineteenth street to take on
passengers for an excursion. The bull
let struck the pilot house with sharp
crack. Supposition is that it came
from the gun OF one OF a party OF
youths who were shooting at a point
farther up the river.
About 800 persons enjoyed the up
river cruise. which was a delightful one
in every respect The cruise was
through the Molihe locks, past Water
town and back through the regular
channel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
ARREST BANKERS
IN VICE CRUSADE

Chicago, Oct President Riley Of
the Chicago Title Trust company and
Secretary Dali Of the same corpora
ton surrendered in the municipal
court today They are charged with
renting property for immoral purposes.
States Attorney Wayman announced
he expected 10 bring several other
wealthy prominent Chica goans into
court on similar charges as a result
Of his vice crusade. The cases were
continued till Oct Is. Riley and Dali
- ara released under bonds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
STREET CARS IN DULUTH
ARE STONED BY A CROWD

Duluth, Mimi, Oct street cars
were stoned last night by a mob Wo-
men left the cars in terror. A baby
was wounded in the face. Refused
transfers, the crowd tOke the pole
from car.
Des, Moines. Iowa, Oct Efforts
TO end the teamsteTs' strike were
scheduled to be made today. Attorney
General Cosson Of Iowa and Mayor
Hanna are the mediators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
500 WOMEN ARE DRIVEN
AWAY FROM CLEVELAND

Cleveland. Ohio, Oct. According
to Lieutenant MARTINEZ, more than 500
women OF questionable reputation
have been driven out Of town the past
two months. Girl saloons and cheap
grill room attachments have been put
.elt q business,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
PFEFFER is DEAD
At KANSAS HOME

Grenola, Kan, Oct. Former
United States Senator William A.
Pfeffer. populist, died of apoplexy to-
day, aged 81. He suffered a shock fol
lowing the amputatlon of a leg.
Washington, Oct. 7.-Brigadier Gen
eral Frank G. Smith, U. S. A, re-
tired, is dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
s2OO,oOo,ON WAY
TO GOTHAM, CONE

New York, Oct 7.-Omcials of the
National Bank of New York confirmed
the report 100000 consigned TO that
bank by the National Bank of Ha-
vana, Cuba. had disappeared. The
money was forwarded in a registered
mail package.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
YOUTH TAKEN
FORMURDERS
NEAR QUINCY

Quincy. ILL.,. Oct Ray Pfal-
schmidt. %. today was arrested in
connection with the Pfanschmidt
quadruple murder case. The formal
charge is the murder OF Blanche Pfan-
schmidt, a sister OF the accused man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
The Weather

Forecast TIL p. m. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Fair tonight and Tuesday. Contin-
ued cool tonight. Rising temperature
Tuesday.
Temperature at a. m, "A; maxi
mum yesterday, Sc; lowest last night,
4s.
Precipitation in "a hours, none.
Wind velocity at a. m, miles per
hour.
Relative humidity at p. m, 65; at
Z a. m, 81.
Stage Of river at a. m, Sc feet, a
fall OF 2 feet in 4 ShourB.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today to noon tomorrow
Sun sets 5:32. rises 6:O4. Evening
stars: Mercury, Venus. Mars. Jupiter.
Morning star: Saturn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
SHELL EXPLODES,
INJURING EIGHT

Washington. oct Eight privates
o. Battery F. Third U. S. field artil-
lery, we're injured by the premature
explosion of a shell today at Toby
hanna, Pa. w. +. Erbeck was the
most seriously hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
1918 Races at Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct 7.-MiIwau-
kee will get the Grand Prix and Van
derbilt cup races next year The
races will be run earlier than they
were this year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07
Rhine Valley Loss Million.

Cologne, Oct. Vines valued at
81 100000 were destroyed by frost in
the Rhine valley in the past few days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-07

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-27
FOR BATTLE
THE SAINTS
AND FRANKL|NS GIVEN
Came for City Champion
ship Will be Played October 6 at
the Copper Works Diamond.
RECORD CROWD TO SEE CONTEST

In order to keep spirit and en-
thusiasm over the national pastime
among local baseball fans, in proper
tune, Manager Happy" Apologize,
the leader of the Franklin baseball
squad has consented to match his
forces against the much heralded
Saint Anthonys. The arrangements
were made by the big chief of the
Franklins and "Pick" Mullen, the
idol of the Saints" The battle
will be waged October 6 on the cop
per works diamond and the city
championship will be decided by this
tussle, both teams having annexed
n game on a previous occasion.
The interest in a game between
the Saint Anthonys and the Frank
Inns is something that needs no ex-
PLANTATION as far as local fans are
concerned. Since the boys of both
aggregations were budding since they
were future greats" into the ranks
Of the juniors and finally into SEN
Tor company, they have been rivals,
but always acting fairly and squarely
in their rivalry. 1t Is not the in
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-27
BALKS At
COUNTYSSTARS' OFFER

Harry Applegate, the crack twirler
of the Franklin baseball squad, to-
day turned down an offer to pitch for
the Middlesex County Stars against
Dave DriscolPs bunch Sunday after
noon. Apple" is sticking out for a
little more coin and if he does not
receive what he asks, he will be on
the slab for the FranRlins Sunday
against South River. Fandom
throughout the county wants to see
Harry on the mound again against
the New Brunswickers with yellow"
Peterson behind the bat, for it is be-
lieved that his fine performance OF
last week will be bettered if he works
against the Driscoll clan Sunday at
ternoon.
The game is another attempt of
amateurs of this county to defeat the
professional Driscoll crowd. 1t is a
conceded fact that they have practi-
cally no chance to win, although the
battle which will be waged will no
doubt be one of the best seen this
season. Fans in these parts want to
witness a real good exhibition and
that is what the county seat teams
management is giving their supper
ters every week. The games in the
last few weeks which have ended SO
in New Brunswick have been better
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-27
HAWKS HAVE
ENTERED THE RANKS

In opposition to the Flying Five
another quintet of junior players
have organized in T~Ottenville and
mighty interesting doings are eX-
pected for the coming season. The
new quintet will be known as the
Flying Hawks. Roy Sleight has
been chosen manager and George
Copeland has been elected captain of
the aggregation. Manager Sleight
is over anxious to card Hawks"
Flying Five for a game so as to show
superiority and the sooner the better
is the cry of the new bunch.
The lineup of the squad shows
several characters we'll known in
the basketball world of these dig
gings. Nifty Hudson, the lightweight
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-27

tussles to watch than other trays
which have resulted in rs, As, and
other such scores. Another record
crowd is expected to pour into the
grand stand, bleachers and field when
the Middlesex bunch travels to the
county seat. 1t is supposed that this
nine will make a better showing than
the county teams which have already
battled on the college town var
be surprising, for if apple or
paths. A 10, of 20 score would not
be surprising for if Apple" or
"Atkie" occupies the mound and they
are given perfect support, few runs
will be gathered from them by hits
only.
While Perth Amboy will not send
nearly as many rioters to New Bruins
wick Sunday as they did last Sunday,
still it is believed and expected that
there will be as many outsiders in
New Brunswick when the Middlesex
Stars play DriscolIs nine as when
the Perth Amboy nine appeared for
South Amboy, South River, Bound
Brook, this city and every other burg
will be represented. Every sport in
the county is wishing the Middlesex
Stars success. But Applegate is the
man they want to pitch and if he is
not the twirler-there'1l be many
fans who will stay home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-27
BASEBALL TENNIS
PUUILlSM ATHLETICS
CRESCENTS NOT
in BASKETBALL
No Home Court Players
With Other Teams.

Considerable interest is attached
to the fate of the Crescent basket
ball team, of Midtown, who dope
from up county way has it, will not
appear on the courts this year. The
club for some time has been work
ing for a new club house, which
would provide them with a suitable
basketball court. The Crescents
made a good showing in the Middle
Sex County League last season, but
all the home games were played at
South River.
Walter Smith who captained last
seasons team will play with South
River this season. Fred Garland
another member of the Crescents
is scheduled to play with the New
Brunswick team in the Tri-County
League. Kuhlthau, the Crescents
star guard will play with the Nep-
tunes, of South Amboy. However,
there will be a Michelin five team,
which is practically the Crescents
with the exception that Taylor, OF
this city, plays on it.
A new team has been organized
at South River with James Black
as manager. Besides Smith the
team will be composed of Edward
Cathcart, Phair, Armstrong, Miller
and Dey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-27
RIVALS CLASH
AT HUGUEN0T
Interest So Great Two More
Games Booked.

So great is the rivalry existing
between Pop Grant All Stars and
the Huguenot A. c., the two mana
gers have come together again and
have decided to play two more games.
In each of the three games thus far,
the score has been so close that
opinion differs as to which is the
better and faster team. In the last
game which went ten innings, this
fact was made certain and fans and
followers of both teams made 1t very
evident that they wanted to see the
teams hook up again. These games
have proved the best drawing cards
on the Huguenot field this season,
so it has been arranged to play the
next game on Sunday, October 9Th,
and the following Sunday the fifth
g will be played, which no doubt
will be the closing game of the sea-
son. Both teams will lineup as they
have in previous starts. Pop Grant
will rely on Al Hammond and Cline
to do his pitching, while Manager
Barry will depend on Dolan, the
Roosevelt twirler who will be ably
TassssisteA Z Iurley and Budehorn.