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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
END IS BELIEVED
NEAR FOR MIKADO

Toxic, July 16.-Outside the palace
in the extreme heat midday a pa
tient crowd waited with bowed heads
for news of his majesty's condition.
Prince Yamagata, president of the
privy council, and other officials held
conference during which they made
preparations for eventualities.
The condition of the emperor today
was regarded as extremely grave. A
physicians bulletin at 2 o'clock this
siSETnopn announced no change, which
was regarded as ominots.
Suspense at the capitafihas been in
tense since a regular bulletin at noon
showing the condition of the emperor
had become worse. 1t is plainly evil
dent his condition is extremely
grave. Physicians are doing their ut
most to sustain the remaining feeble
sparks of life.
At 10 tonight the great park outside
the palace grounds presented a re.
markable scene, thousands. gathering
under the dwarf pine trees, many
praying. A bulletin at 8 this evening
contained merely the words, mo
change"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
DEMOCRATS
OVERLOOK LIQUOR

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 26.-Iowa
democrats put the principles of the
initiative and referendum into prac.
tice when, last night, just before the
adjournment of the state convention,
it was decided unanimously to submit
the progressive platform adopted to
the referendum vote of the rank and
file of the party. S. C. Huber of Tama
acted as permanent chairman.
In addition to the platform, the con.
vention utilized it's final session in
nominating two candidates for the su.
preme court, Maurice O'Connor OF
Fort Dodge and John Z. Craig of Lee
county O'Connor was named on the
second and Craig on the third ballot
from a field of ten aspirants.
An attempt to inject the liquor
question into the debate over the plat
| form created considerable excitement
With the declaration that Woodrow
Wilson is a local optionist, Henry
Vollmer of Davenport moved the in
/ clusion of the local option plank in
the platform.
Repeated attempts to howl him
| down were futile and he was finally
heard After much disorder the mo
ton was tabled and the platform
| adopted with few dissenting votes
The platform favors the initiative
and referendum, direct nomination of
/ all officers through primary elections;
the presidential primary plan; de-
mands the election of national and
state committeeman by direct vote
and that such committeeman assume
authority upon receipt of certificate of
election; favors governmental owner
ship of telegraph and telephone COM
panies, physical valuation of railroads,
employees liability act and woman
( suffrage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
War Department May
Take Up Charges Heard
at Douglas.
IGNORED By OFFICERS
Alleged That Women Were In
suited and Men Lay Stupe-
fled in Streets.

Chicago. July 26.-war department
officials may be called upon to investi-
gate reports that members OF the ILL
nois and Wisconsin National Guard
and the regular army gathered at
Camp Douglas engaged In a drunken
orgy few hours before the start of
the campaign. 1t is alleged the officers
made no efforts to end the debauchery.
Insults to women, street brawls, sol
diers in stupors on sidewalks or fallen
into cutters, are alleged to have made
the opening of the campaign a mock
cry. The men of the Red" army are
not accused. They were 15 miles
away.
Officials Of the war department late
today ordered a searching investiga-
tion OF conditions at Camp Douglas.
"REDs" CHANGE TACTICS.
Camp Douglas, Wis. July 26.-As a
result of the Blue" advance. the Red"
army now has changed it's tactics from
offensive to defensive in order to pro-
tect its retreat and make the advance
Of the Blues" more difficult. The
Reds" yesterday destroyed Valley
Junction, Wyeville and OakdaIe. Hun
dreds OF yards of a railroad south of
Wyeville were blown up by the Reds"
in retreat.
PATROLS ENCOUNTERED.
On account of the capture of two
red" outposts. of cavalry yesterday
by "blue" cavalry. many of the same
Incidents are looked for today. The
blues" are supposed to have ad-
vanced In the direction OF the reds"
and to have encountered some out
post patrols. When the men in both
camps arose this morning rapid work
was done to get the forces out of
camp and on the march
FORCE GETTING CLOSE.
The reds" who have more cavalry
than the blues" sent out large
force in order to prevent a duplication
of the losses of yesterday. Proximity
of the two forces now indicates that
unless the reds" retreat more rapid
ly than the 'blues' advance many
skirmishes will occur, resulting in
losses and captures on both sides.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
GOVERNMENT ENDS CASE
AGAINST BUTTER BOARD

Chicago, July 26.-The government
concluded its case against the Chica-
go butter and egg board in the suit
for an injunction TO restrain the quo
tation committee from fixing prices
The directors of the board will be-
gin their defense Sept. 16. In the
meanwhile it is expected the govern
ment will perfect plans for criminal
prosecution. 1t is expected similar
injunction suit will be brought against
the Elgin board of trade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
ORDER INVESTIGATION
OF REBELLION CAUSES

Washington, July 26.-An investiga-
ton to determine whether any persons
or organizations in the United States
have been engaged in fomenting a re.
bellion in Cuba or Mexico was directed
today by the senate when it adopted
the Nelson resolution. Senator vii.
liam Alden Smith Of Michigan will
head the subcommittee on investiga
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
Humphrey Rsssnts Re-
Election on the Rspubli-
cans OF His State.
UNKNOWN'S s NAME USED
Nebraskan Told He Has Done
More to Destroy His Party
Than Any Other Leader.

Washington. July 26.-In a bitter
speech in the house today Humphrey
of Washington replied to Norris of Ne
braska, who condemned the recent
Chicago convention and charged that
the delegates in Washington were OBJ
tanned for Taft through political cor
ruption. Humphrey disavowed any
personal knowledge of the manner in
which the delegates were selected.
saying he was not at home at the
time.
NAME HELD SECRET.
But I do resent any attempt of the
gentleman from Nebraska" he declar'
ed, ito reflect upon the honesty and
integrity of a large number of citi-
zens in my state by quoting the opin-
ion of some man whose name he is
not willing to give. The gentleman in
his speech said, in substance, that a
certain gentleman of high standing
had stated that the delegates in Wash
| ington were absolutely stolen"
GOOD MAN FLAYED.
Humphrey scathingly arraigned 'the
great and good man" whose identity
Norris declined to reveal, for refusing
to let his name be known because
| he was a candidate for office. Ir
conclusion Humphrey referred to q
statement of Norris, that those who
i had supported Taft had destroyed the
republican party. He retorted. witt
heat, that if any man had done more
to destroy the party than Norris "thC
democrattc-Fsrty should erect a cost!
monument to hie memory, singing his
praises in song and story down to the
last syllable of recorded time"
RODENBERG HITS WILSON.
Rodenberg of Illinois, in the house
made a political speech attacking vii
son He quoted Wilson's praise o
Chinese and declared there must hav,
been rejoicing in every Chinese laun
dry in the United States when the
governor was nominated"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26

Gronna, Kenyon, La Toilette. Poin-
dexter and Works. The amended bill
goes back TO the house and the result
ing tariff situation is exactly that
which followed the adoption of a
wooden tariff in the special session OF
1911.
The La Toilette bill is the same as
passed then by the senate with a raw
wool duty of 80 per cent u an aver
age duty of So per cent on manufac,
tured goods.
The house bill is the same as then
passed by the hC<e with the raw
wool duty OF 90 per cent. Out OF
these two measures the conference
committee last year evolved a com.
promise which President Taft vetoed
because the tariff board had not com.
pleted its wooden investigation
A conference committee Will again
take up the two bills and attempt to
frame a substitute TO send to the
president.
Senator Bourne voted against the
La Toilette bill as a substitute but
later voted for the amended measure
on its final passage.
NAVAL BILL SENT BACK.
The senate agreed TO the conference
report on the naval appropriation bill
with the exception of the battleship
and torpedo boat provisions, which the
I house insisted be eliminated, and sent
/ il back for further conference.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
DEMOCRATS SEE DENEEN
Charles Boeschenstein and Arthur W..
Charles Then Confer.

Springfield, Ill, July 26.-Arthur w.
Charles, of Carmi, chairman of the
democratic national committee, and
Charles Boechenstein of EdwardviIle,
democratic national committeeman
from Illinois, visited Governor Deneen
at the executive Offices yesterday and
later conferred with each other at the
st. Nicholas hotel. Chairman Charles
announced while here that he will not
resign his $4,000 job as a member OF
the rivers and lakes commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
BRITAIN is CLOSE
TO LOSING GRASP

London, July 26.-The British gov.
eminent was nearly turned out of Of
fice by snap division in the COM
Mons this afternoon, a small mar
gin of three votes saving it from
defeat. The announcement that the
government was successful, I36
against l33. was greeted by the oppo-
sition with loud cries of resign"
Only the keenness OF the Irish ma
ticnalists ana members of the labor
party enabled the government to hold
the fort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
DARROW DEFENSE
LOSES ONE FIGHT

Los Angeles, Cal, July 26.-Further
efforts to impeach Bert H. Franklin.
the witness against Clarence S. Oar
row. were made yesterday by the de-
fense in the Darrow bribery trial
Franklin was Darrow's confidential
man. employed TO investigate the rec
ord and disposition OF probable jurors
during the trial of James B. and John
J. Mcnamara, convicted OF dynamit
ing the Los Angeles Times building
He plead guilty 20 jury bribing.
The taking OF testimony was re
sumed after the defense had lost its
fight 10 force Juror Leavitt out of the
box on the ground OF prejudice and tc
substitute alternate Juror Blakeley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
HELEN COULD INA
BOOST OF 0. MAID
Writes Defense of Bachelor
Girl to Colorado Preacher
Who Suggests Exile.
NEVER MEETS RIGHT MAN
Not hInderIpa Progress OF clViIiza
tIon, but Advancing Il, Helress
Maintains.

Grand Junction, Cal, July 2e.-Miss
Helen Miller Gould Of New York has
come to the defense Of the bachelor
girls, or -old maids" as they are more
popularly known
Miss Gould. in so doing. says, by IN
ference, that the reason she Is a bach
elor girl is because she has never
found the right man
Rev. Elmer V. Huffner. formerly
pastor of the First Christian chrllch,
recently delivered a sermon advocating
the exile of old maids and old bach.
elors to a barren island as waste hu
manity. The preacher has since re,
signed his pastorate.
WHY MANY DO NOT MARRY.
Mr.. Huffner is in receipt of a letter
from Miss Gould in which she takes
issue with his doctrines and asks him
to "think the questions over before
preaching on it again. The letter
says:
"Glancing over a Denver paper.
notice an item concerning your ser
mon on Love, Courtship and Mar
riage.' One part Of 1t that especially
noticed said all old bachelors and
bachelor maids should be isolated or
an island so they could not hinder the
progress OF civilization.
A. ,.vI,, a. ;e
statement, but feel that it is a grea
injustice to the bachelor maids of our
country. There are, l admit, man!
man haters in the world. but a grea
many bacehlor maids are not living
alone because they so choose, but be
cause they have been unable to find ;
suitable companion.
THINKS SHE HAS HELPED.
81 must admit that l am speakin!
from the standpoint of the bachelo
maid. l feel that such persons as my
self are not hindering the progress o
civilization, but advancing it.
''If had found a suitable helpmate
might have spent my money in
different way which might not hav
done as much good as 1t has.
please think this question over an
before preaching on this subject again
make up your mind that there is som
good in living a single life"
CALIFORNIAN SENDS PROTEST..
Mr.. Huffner has received a secon
letter of protest from Miss E. L. Kin
of Monterey, Cal, which mentions tn
good done by such unmarried wome
as Miss Gould, Miss Anne Morgan, an
others, and closes with the statemen
that IF it were not for the dear oil
maids some preachers would be hunt
ing other jobs"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
TEN BALLOONS TO START
IN ELIMINATION RACE

Kansas City. July 2G.-Ten balloons
will start tomorrow afternoon in ma
tional elimination race for the horof
Of representing the United States in
the international James Gordon Ben
nett trophy race next fall Each bal
loon will carry four passengers and
royisions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
NO ONE HURT IN WRECK OF
TRAIN MOVING 60 MIL ES

Galena, ILL.,, July 26.-Running 60
miles an hour, passenger train No. 5
on the Illinois Central was wrecked
near Apple river, IL miles east Of
here, this morning by a broken rail.
The entire train was derailed, but the
cars remained upright and no one was
hurt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
Rockford to UnfurI Pennant.

Rockford, Ill, July 26.-The Rock
ford "W.I." team is to have pennant
raising day Aug. 7, and it will be made
the occasion of a benefit to the team.
which needs money. Factories and
stores will be closed, enabling the
workers to attend the game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26

Hampstead. n. Y, July 26.-Henry
Koehler, formerly president of the A.
B. c. Brewing company OF St Louis.
No. is dead at his summer home at
Long Beach, Long Island He was IS
years old and had been extensively
interested in St Louis corporations.
His widow is Ill in a hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
RoDENBERG HITS WILSON
Woman Leaves III Descendants.

Pontiac, ILL.,, July 26.-Mrs. Gather
inc Teach, who was one of the early
settlers in this city, died yesterday
near Fairfield, Ill, where she was visit
ing. at the age of 81. She leaves Ill
direct descendants, including nine chill
dren, so grandchildren, 81 great-grand
children, and one great-great-grand-
child.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
COLONEL JOLLIES
ILLINOIS MOOSE

Chicago. July 26.-Roosevelt, in
telegram to Medill Mccormick today,
sent message to Illinois progressives
and congratulated them ON the outlook
on the eve of their state convention.
He declared the action of Illinois pro-
gressives was of prime Importance at
tins time as an example to the entire
country. He repeated his charge of
fraud against the nomination of Taft.
In this connection, he said: I'VE stand
for the commandment promulgated at
Sinai-ThOu shalt not steal
Oyster Bay, July 26.-Attack on the
democratic majority of the house for
refusing to adopt the two battleships
program. was made here by Roosevelt.
He declared the upbuilding of the
navy must 90 on if this country is TO
maintain its position among nations.
when the democrats voted down
the battleships." he said, IF they are
logical, they should also vote to aban-
don the Panama canal. 1t is an outrage,
from the standpoint of national honor
and interest, to go on with the Panama
canal at all unless we both fortify it
and keep up an adequate navy"
Galena. H.. July 26.-Donald A Cal
Iahan and Paul Scott, republican NOM
inees for states attorney and surveyor,
respectively, in 10 Daviess county. to-
day filed notices of withdrawal rather
than support Taft. They assert Taft's
nomination was fraud. Scott had no
opposition on the democratic ticket in
the primaries.
Fargo. n. D., July 26.-The state con-
vention of progressive republicans to
select delegates TO the national con-
vention was held today. A conference
of leaders last night practically decid-
ed the convention will pass over any
reference to a state ticket and not Sc
i lect presidential electors until after
/ the Chicago convention.
Seagirt, July 26.-Herman Ridder, II
was learned today, will continue as
! treasurer OF the democratic national
/ committee during the presidential
/ campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
DIax Seriously III.

Mexico City, July PA Paris dis
patch says Ex-President Diaz is ser
iously ILL., A fatal result is probable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
The Weather
Forecast Till 7 p. M. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.

Generally fair tonight and Saturday.
not much change in temperature.
Highest temperature yesterday, SS;
lowest last night, 63. Temperature at
z a. m, 6S
Wind velocity at a m, four miles
per hour.
Precipitation in the last "a hours,
none.
Relative humidity at p. m, A,
at I a. m. ~. .---..---.------.....
Stage of water, AS. with fah oi
. in the last "a hours.
I'M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrow
Sun sets T:21, rises 4:5o. Evening
stars: Mars, Jupiter. Mercury. Venus
Morning star: Saturn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26

Seagirt- July 26.-Herman Ridder, II
was learned today. will continue as
treasurer Of the democratic national
committee during the presidential
campaign.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
Farmer Want Ads. Cent g Word.

To the Board of County Commission
 CTS of Fairfield County:
 I hereby apply for a transfer of a license No AS to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors. Ale, Lager Beer, rusas at 426 Main street, to Kahrus- kas & Balinas at 426 Main street. Town of Bridgeport. The proposed place of in a direct line of a Church Edifice or Public School-house, or the prem ises pertaining thereto, or any Post Office. Public Library or Cemetery. Dated at Bridgeport this 9th day of July, A. D., 1912.
 KAHRUSKAS & BALINAS,
 Applicant. We, the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as defined by law, of the Town of Bridgeport hereby endorse the application of the above named akahruskas & Balinas for such license and we do severally certify each for himself that we are taxpayers owning real estate situated in said Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport this Sth day of July. A. D., 1912.
 H. Geste. s. Loewith. John Kuba, Martin Lautensclager, M. Stein.
 I hereby certify that the above named endorsers are electors and tax payers, as defined by law, of the Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport this 9th day of July, A. D., 1912.
 VIM. THOMAS, F b*p Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
JURY RETIRES IN CAMMORIST'S CASE. Nearing End of One of Most Remarkable of Grim
 inal Gases

Viterbo, Italy, July S-The jury, which will pass upon the guilt or in nocence of the accused Camorrists, re- tired at 10 o'clock. today, to deliber- originally indicted, were never cap tured, died during the trial, while 20 were liberated during the trials progress owing to the fact that they had already served the maximum time possible for sentence in the event of a conviction.
 Although the specific charge brought against the original 42 was the murder of Gennaro Cuoccolo and his wife at Naples the real object was a supr eme effort by the Italian police to break up the two great criminal organizations in Italy, the Camorra Of Naples and the Mafia of Sicily. The government had expected that, if it secured conyic- tions in the present cases, the leaders of both organizations would be fright ened out of the country
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
POINTS
 ON PADS AND FASHIONS

White is still the proper shade in cloves. but tans are also good form, and the various shades of taupe are growing in popularity.
 Scarfs, small capes. and short wraps are made of bright coiored taffeta- These are popular to wear with the lingerie dresses.
 Thin Chantilly lace wells in rose color. worked in fine black silk thread, are said to improve the appearance of the complexion.
 Charming hats for little girls are made of beige-colored straw. The unified crowns are of flowered taf- feta. A single flower is fastened artistically at the left side,
 Petticoats of crepe de chine, ponges and chint silk, as well as of messaline and very soft taffeta, are trimmed with pleated flounces that have no underlay.
 Pumps and colonial models, with very short vamps that show to ad- vantage the unusually lovely silk stockings of today, are among the most popular models.
 Black satin evening slippers have heels studded with brilliants. Elk tremely pretty are the black satin models with heels covered with either cloth of gold or silver.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
NO CLUE TO SLAYERS OF
 LITTLE GIRL

New York, July 8-Although they have two men under arrest on suspic- ion, the police today admitted they were completely baffled in their ef- forts to solve the brutal staying of and slain after being horribly tortur- ed while held prisoner in an unoccu- pied flat at S936 Third avenue. The child was found, denuded of clothing and dying, in vacant lot at, Third avenue and 172nd street, yesterday. She was unable 10 tell anything re- garding the identity of her assailant. The police and doctors who have been working on the crime, today pro- nonnced it the most brutal in the city's annals.
 Julia Connors, who was unusually pretty and large for her years, dis appeared late Saturday night. Her frantic parents searched the neighbor- hood for her and appealed to the po- lice, but no trace of the child was found until yesterday, when her body, slashed with half a hundred knife wounds and bruised with blows from a heavy fist, was found covered with a piece of stained oilcloth and stuff ed in a box, lying in a vacant lot. hour later The police, after vainly trying to trace her movements, arr rested Giovanni Gerisi, A, coal and ice dealer, and Jefferson Kelly Gerisi, the police allege, answers the description given them by Florence Motze, a playmate of the dead girl, of a man who decoyed Florence and Julia into cellar. The police ad- init that the Motze girl has told them numerous stories that have failed to stand Investigation. Kelly had blood stains. on his clothing but insisted they came from injuries he received in a recent accident.
 Police today ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of the child's death. Finger print experts are also at work in the hope of locat- ing the slayer through bloody finger prints on the side of the bathtub in the unoccupied flat where the crime was committed but the outlook for solving the mystery was admittedly dark today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
Morphine Victims
 Body Lies Unclaimed
 In Undertaking Rooms

No one has appeared at Rourke & Rourke's morgue to claim the re- mains of Harry Gilbert, aged about 20, a canvasser for a magazine, "The Housewife" whose death, attributed to an overdose of morphine, occurred at St. Vincent's hospital late Satur- day night.
 Gilbert had been in the hospital a. day or two before. He had been in ill health for some time. Patrolman Sheehan, at Fairfield avenue and Main street, found him unconscious in a doorway near the corner late Saturday night. He had seen him supported by two others, pass the corner a few moments before
 Effort to find his relatives through teIegrams sent to a New York ad- dress on his person failed to bring forth results up to a late hour to- HaV