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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
Informer Rose Tells Of
Amounts Gathered in
New York.
OFFICERS IN DENIAL
District Attorney Whitman Still
Confident of Landing
Allies of Becker.

New York, July 31.-Every trail /
lead is to be persistently followed BY
District Attorney Whitman to learn
to whom it is asserted s2,4OO,OO0 graft
money was finally distributed. Bald
Jack" Rose told the prosecutor this
huge sum was obtained annually by
police blackmail from gamblers and
disorderly houses, and that Lieutenant
Becker told him the money went to
four police officials. The prosecutor
arranged to keep the grand jury in
session all summer to investigate the
relations between the gamblers and
the police, which is, in the opinion of
the district attorney a matter Of more
public Importance than the Rosenthal
case. Over fifty witnesses will be
subpoenaed to appear before the grand
Jury to tell what they know of alleged
blackmail.
AFTER "HIGHER UPs.v
Whitman will hold another confer
ence with Rose this afternoon. Rose
assured him he can implicate the much
talked of men higher up" The dis
trict attorney proposes to break up
relations said to exist between the
gamblers and the police, and has in
dicated he will do so If he has to pro-
tect every man involved in the murder
of Rosenthal except those who fired the
fatal shots. Whitman is in possession
of a list of names of big and little
gamblers given by Rose, with which
it is alleged Becker determined how
much money each gambler was to be
assessed
SOME PAY $500 A MONTH.
Some, Rose said paid $500 a month.
Meanwhile, Becker is in the Tombs
saying nothing. There is no confirma-
ton of a report that his defense will
! be that Rose, Vallon and Webber. flnd-
| ing the case going against them, got
| together and framed the story to IN
volye Becker.
sCHEPP TO SURRENDER.
Counsel for Samuel Schepp. an oc-
cupant of the murder car" appeared
at the district attorneys Office today
and said his client was willing to sur
render provided he was accorded the
treatment given Rose, Vallon and
Webber. The police department an
nounced today it was ready for the
most searching investigation.
BLACKMAH RIDICUIED.
Police authorities said today the
blackmail story was ridiculous. A
statement made with the authorize
ton of Commissioner Waldo said that
with the system of checks and coun-
ter-checks employed it was impossible
for any individual or any branch of
the service to collect blackmail in
anything like the enormous amount
mentioned by Rose. Inspectors and
other officials below the commission
er were quick to deny they had fin
ger in the funds collected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
LUMBER PLANTS
DECLARED TRUST
Twenty nine Companies Accus-
ed of Violating Sherman
Law.

Jefferson City, Mo- July 31.-A re-
port OF Special Commissioner Rey-
nolds in the states custer suit against
certain lumber companies alleged in a
trust which was filed in the supreme
court today was against the lumber
companies.
Suit has been filed against 35 lum-
Der companies and the commissioner
found % of them in a trust in viola
tion of the antitrust laws on four al
legations. The aggregate capital of
the 29 companies is s15,000.000 The
report will be set for hearing in the
supreme court al the October term.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
ACCUSERS LIARS.
DARROW'S REPLY
Attorney Denies Every Charge
Made Against Him in the
Bribery Trial.

Los Angeles, Cal. July S1.-The case
of the defense in the bribery trial of
Clarence S. Darrow reached it's climax
yesterday In a mass OF denials and
contradictions by the lawyer-defend-
ant himself, in which he verbally
swept away every charge and accusa-
ton made against him since the trial
began.
Every shred and particle of incrim-
mating testimony given by Bert
Franklin, John R. Harrington, George
Bohm, Detective Guy Biddinger; in
fact, every bit of evidence purporting
to involve him in any wrongdoing was
characterized by Darrow as false.
After the denials came a narration
by the defendant of negotiations which
eliminated IN the compromise pleas of
the Mcnamara brothers. These details
purported to show lack of motive for
the corruption of jurors.
BARS STEFFENS' PLAN AT FIRST.
| 1t was the hopelessness Of the case,
he said, which prevailed upon him to
agree to the Lincoln Steffens PROPOSE
ton, in which he had little faith at its
| inception.
81 felt" he said, that 1t would be
difficult to avoid the death penalty for
both men. l wanted to save their lives
if possible. But the plan seemed hope
less to me and 1t was some time be
fore l presented it to my associates
and my clients"
OF the opposition of the National
Erectors' association to any compro
mise, Il was informed" he said, that
the association contended that it had
spent 100000 in the case and did not
want 1t settled that way, but General
Otis had agreed to reimburse them tc
that extent, as he wanted the case
closed
STILL HOPES TO SAVE M'NAMARAs
The consultations with the McNam
ara brothers were reviewed, the will
ingness of each brother to accept {
sentence providing the other could bt
freed, and both were finally persuaded
to take sentences together.
I'VE did It," commented the witness
believing that the time would com,
when the sentence would be commuteC
or the men pardoned. l still cling t
that belief"
Portions of Franklin's TESTIMONY
containing accusations against Darrov
were read by Attorney Rogers for tn,
defense and in each instance the wit
ness denied the charge. He denied h,
had ever instructed any employe of tn,
defense to telephone to prosperity,
jurors telling them how they coulC
avoid service.
DENIES LOCKWOOD CORRUPTION.
Taking up the alleged bribery O
George n. Lockwood, the charge upol
which Darrow is on trial. he denie,
that he had ever discussed the corruI
ton Of Lockwood with Franklin O
with any one else.
The check for $4,000, which he CAV
o. A. Tveitmoe, and which the latte
cashed in San Francisco, was not use
for any corrupt purpose, but was give,
TO TVeitmoe to defray expenses of tn
Mcnamara case in that city, accordin
to the witness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
WICKERSHkM AID TO BE
AT IMPEACHMENT TRIAL

washington, July 31.-Attorney
General Wickersham has designated
Wrisley Brown. his special assistant,
to act as counsel for the managers in
the house in the Archibald impeach-
ment trial. 1t will be the first time
the department OF justice has ever
been represented at an impeachment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
SENATE DEMOCRATS FOR
LA TOILETTE WOOL BILL

washington, July 31.-Democrats
of the senate in caucus today decided
70 stand behind the La Toilette wool bill
and ask the house for a conference.
The house yesterday refused to ac-
cept the bill as it passed the senate.
The democratic leaders, including
Simmons and Martin, were authorized
to undertake the settlement of all tar.
iff bills nov at issue in the .wo
houses
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
KIMMEL Is IN ST. LOUIS
MINUS HIS MUSTACHE

ST. Louis. July 31.-Registering at a
hotel today as John Doe, anywhere,
George A. Kimmel, claimant, man of
mystery and leading figure in life in
surance suits involving $25,000, made
an unexpected visit to st. Louis. The
claimant said he had been in Omoha.
He said nothing about a valise marked
in his name found near Decatur. Ill,
recently. His mustache was shaved
OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
FATAL RIOTS IN
LONDON STRIKE
Clashes Occur When Union Men
Attempt to Return to
Old Jobs.

London, July 31.-Seven strikers
were shot, one dying later, and 20 9TH
ers were seriously wounded by sticks
and stones in rioting at Victoria and
other docks in London today. The
chief encounter was at Victoria docks,
where 1000, on strike for 10 weeks,
appeared IN compliance with a mani
festo of the Dockers' federation order
ing them to resume work. They found
their places occupied by non-unionists,
who defed the uI-ion men TO eject
them. A severe fight ensued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
DR.. Richardson Dead.

Boston, July 31.-Dr Maurice Howe
Richardson, one of the foremost SUI
geons of the country, is dead. aged 81.
Minneapolis, Mimi, July 31.-H. G.
Akeley, millionaire lumberman and
philanthropist. is dead, aged 76 He
was a veteran Of the Civil war and
erected memorial building to the sol
diers of Vermont at Stowe, Vt. He
also founded school at Grand Haven,
Mich. where he formerly lived.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
COMMISSION SUSPENDS
A COAL RATE INCREASE

Washington, July 31.-A proposed
increase of 121a cents a ton on freight
rates for soft coal from Illinois mines
to destinations on the Burlington in
Iowa and beyond was suspended today
by the commerce commission from
Aug. 3 to Feb. 8. The proposed ad-
vance was effected by the filing of
tariffs which cancelled existing joint
rates on coal, thus forcing the exac-
tion of a combination OF local rates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
Report Of Drowning.

A report has been put in circulation
in the west end OF the city that q
young man was drowned below Cres-
cent bridge sometime last Sunday
night The police have n9r received
notification. however, Gsf 10 sreisEre
is given the story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
Before Jury Auain.

Chicago, July 31.-Mrs. Josephine
Henning was before the grand jury
for the third time today. 1t is said the
Investigation of an alleged plot to de-
fame Clarence H. Funks character has
been concluded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
Y0SHIHITO IN PRAISES
OF THE DEAD EMPEROR

Tollo. July 3l.-The new emperor
Noshihito read his first proclamation
today before an immense gathering ct
officials and representatives Of all
branches Of the service. The emperor
Paid a lengthy tribute to the dead en-
peror. and said: We shall endeavor
70 sustain and further the great work
done ard undertaken by the former
emperor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
NICARAGUA THE SCENE
QE NEW REV0I uIl0N

Washington, July 31.-A new revo-
luton has broken out in Nicaragua
Captain Terhune of the gunboat An
napolis at San Juan del Sur, today
photographed the navy department
that Managua, the capital, was at
tackled July 90, and is now cut off
from communication.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
Mrs.. Taft 20 Attend.

Washington, July 31.-Mrs. Taft
and her younger son Charles, returned
today from Beverly 10 be present to-
morrow at the president > c:uciai no
tification Of nomination
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
Killed by Headache Remedy.

Neenah, Wis, July 31.-An overdose
of headache medicine killed Albert
Parker, 60 years old. A few hours af-
ter he took the medicine paralysis de-
veloped. His head had ached for a
week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
BOYS DEATH AS CLIMAX
Father Serving Life Sentence, Child
Drops From Attic Window

Waukegan, Ill. July 51.-A climax to
the troubles of the family of George
Marion, a former actor, came Monday
in Zion City, when Marion's only son,
George, 6 years old, fell from the third
story attic window of Medinah hos
pice and died nine hours later. His
head was crushed. Marion two years
ago shot and killed his wife in Wilkes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
Foreign Relations Com
mittss Urges a Reaffir-
nation of Doctrine.
IS WARNING TOPOWERS
No Purchase That Might Result
in Base to Be Allowed in
American Domain.

Washington, July S1.-The senate
foreign relations committee adopted
Lodges recommendation that the
United States reaffirm the Monroe doc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31

barre, Pa. He was given a life SEN
tence. The son since has lived in
Zion City with Mrs. Lee, mother of
Mrs. Marion. Prayers alone were used
TO revive the boy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
Must Prove Stability First.

Washington. July 31.-The United
States is not likely to reconize the
Chinese republic until the new gov
ernment has demonstrated its stabiI-
ity. Representative Sulzer wants the
new republic recognized Immediately.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
Taft's Press Aoent cbosen.

New York, July 31.-David s. Bar
ry yesterday was appointed head OF
the press and literary bureau of the
republican national committee during
this campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31

The Weather

Forecast Till 7 p. N. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Fair and continued cool tonight and
Thursday.
Highest temperature yesterday, IS,
lowest last night. 60. Temperature at
z a. m. SO.
Wind velocity at 7 a. N. three miles
per hour.
Precipitation In the last "a hours,
none.
Relative humidity at 7 p. m, Al, at
Z a. m, S6.
Stage OF water, 3.s, with a fall OF
2 in the last "a hours.
I'M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
CFrom noon today to noon tomorrowJ
Sun sets TAG. rises 4:J6. Evening
stars: Mercury. Venus, Mars. Jupiter.
Morning star: Saturn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
Secretary Ma cV sagh
Plans Revolution in
Treasury
FOR SAKE OF ECONOMY
An insure More Safety Against
Counterfeiting-Portrait
as a Feature.

Washington, July 31.-The size Of
all currency and national bank notes
probably will be reduced by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
SPLIT IN NEBRASKA.

Lincoln. Neb.. July 3l.-Republicans
Of Nebraska parted company yester.
day. holding two distinct conventions
adopting opposite declarations OF prin
ciples, selecting two state central
committees and paved the way for
two state tickets to be voted for in
November.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
PARkER CAN,T sERVE.

Roosevelt said today he had over
looNed the fact that John NJ. Parker
Of New Orleans was TO make one OF
the speeches seconding his nomina.
ton. therefore he could not serve as
permanent chairman. Another south.
ern democrat probably will be chosen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-19
TAM MANY IN
COMPLETE CONTROL
Will Nominate Just Whom
Murphy Desires in Spite
of Woodrow Wilson

1 United Press Leased Wire Service.]
NEW YORK, Sept. 19.-Governor
Wilson will be confronted with the
New York situation when he returns
from his western trip. Anti-Tammany
men from upstate, who insist that
tion will defeat the democracy at the
coming election SO far as New York
is concerned. will probably demand
that the governor interfere to secure
an open convention at Syracuse next
month 1t was declared that they In
tended telling the governor that, if he
did not declare for complete pro-
gressive ticket, they will put a ticket
of their own in the field.
Acting National Chairman McAdoo
has already canvassed the situation,
1t was reported today. He is satisfied
that Murphy, with control of the
New York city delegation, and friends
in other localities, will be able to
nominate anyone he pleases. Certain
anti-Tammany workers, headed by
Thomas M. Osborn, Jacob H. Teneyck
and others, were reported today to be
preparing to appeal to Governor Will
son as the national leader to say just
who shall be nominated.
1t was reported today that McAdoo
has already been in communication
with Murphy regarding his intentions,
through John B. Stanchfleld.
The action of the national commit
tee interfering In the New Jersey
senatorial situation and forcing the
withdrawal Of John Wescott Of Cam
den, leaving former Congressman
Hughes as the single progressive can
didate for United States senator, was
cited by knowing politicians today as
evidence that the national committee
would see that only progressive
was nominated for governor here,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-19
BRYAN STILL
ON BACK STEPS
Hustlins Through Montana Today.
Speaking In Favor of Wood
row Wilson.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
MISSOULA, Mont, Sept. ia
whirlwind campaign throughout Mon
tana was begun today by w. j. Bryan
when he crossed the state line and
began series of rear-platform
speeches in favor of the candidacy OF
Woodrow Wilson for president Sam
V. Stewart, the democratic candidate
for governor, accompanied him.
In all his speeches today Bryan
dwelt on the same points he made
during his Colorado and Utah cam
paigns, criticising President Taft and
Roosevelt, with especial attention to
the bull moose leader. He again
charged Roosevelt with being an
eleventh hour progressive and paid a
high tribute to Wilson.
Bryan will reach Butte at p. m.
There special train will be await
ing him to hurry him to Helena where
he speaks tonight Tomorrow he Is
scheduled to speak at Bozeman, re
turning to Butte at night for another
set address.
Bryan will spend Saturday cam
paigning in Idaho his principat
speeches being at Idaho Falls and
Pocatello, the latter speech being
scheduled for Saturday night.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-19
1900 MINERS ARE
READY FOR RIOT
Are All Foreigners and De
nand Quarter a Day In
crease in Wages.

limited Press Leased Wire Service j
SALT LAKE, Utah, Sept. 19.-Al-
though there has been no serious
rioting at Bingham, Utah, where 1000
foreign miners are striking against
the Utah Copper Company, the situa-
tion was regarded as critical today
and a serious outbreak may come at
any moment
There was some fighting between
guards and strikers yesterday, one
striker being wounded in the shoul-
der, but there has been no general
clash The strikers are determined
to force the company to meet their
demands of % cents a day wage in
crease and recognition of the union
and bloodshed is feared should any
attemr be made to import strike
breakers.
Governor Spry, who has been in
southern Utah will arrive during the
morning. Until his arrival no state
troops will be ordered out, although
the adjutant general is holding them
in readiness. Sheriff Sharp, of this
county, and 100 deputies are patroll-
ing the streets of Bingham but it is
admitted they would be powerless
should a serious outbreak start.
The fierce temper of the strikers
is clearly shown by the fact that
they have entrenched themselves
about the mines and, while not open
ly defying the sheriff have refused
to permit company officers to visit
the properties Sheriff Sharp ex-
presses fear that the miners may
make concerted attack on the prop
critics and attempt to destroy them,
in which event the deputies could do
nothing
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-19
KILLED BROTHER,
WIFE AND SELF
Twenty Year Old Youth Made
Complete Job of His
Massacre Party.

United Press Leased Wire Service.]
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Sept. 1s.-
The police asserted today that Arthur
Hall, also known as Arthur Knable,
who murdered his brother, James ].
Hall and the latter's wife and then
committed suicide last night, was
suffering from sudden mental de-
rangement.
The slayer, aged 20. was employed
by the st. Francis Importation Com
pany, subsidiary of the st. Francis
hotel. James Hall was manager OF
the company and carried his brother
on the payrolls under the name Of
Knable Young Hall went to his
brothers office evidently with the in
tention of numbering him, as he shot
James down while he was in the
midst of a telephone conversation.
James was telephoning to the Off
GERS of the hotel when the operator
heard sudden snap at the other end.
Concluding James had hung up his
receiver she closed the circuit. A
few moments later 1t was discovered
that James had been murdered.
After killing James. Arthur rode to
his brothers. apartment. Persons liv-
ing in the building heard two shots
and rushing into the apartments
found Mrs. James Hall and Arthur
Hall both dead, lying face downward
on the floor. Both had been shot
through the head
Until the crime, none knew Arthur
was james Halls brother 1t is pre-
sumed the relationship was concealed
to avoid difficulties that might arise
should the Importation company dis
cover James was employing rela
tive. Arthur had often been pro
nounced queer He came here from
Philadelphia six years ago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-19
Hungarian suffragists DO As Much
Damage as the Militant suffrag
cites of London Have
Done.
GREAT RIOT LAST NIGHT
Almost Revolution and Police Had a
Hard Time in oueIllng the Dis
turbance, During Which
Many Were Hurt.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
BUDAPEST, Sept 19-Eighty per
sons are under arrest for participa-
ton in last nights riots. Two hum
dred or three hundred are suffering
from injuries sustained in the police
charges. Twenty-four of them are
seriously hurt and there may be
deaths among them.
The authorities are greatly alarmed
at the boldness with which the uni
versal suffrage agitators defied the
police prohibition Of their demonstra-
tion last night and the order for the
closing Of all houses at 8 p. m. The
situation has assumed almost rev.
olutionary aspect. In resisting the
police last night, the crowd behaved
with the utmost determination. They
met the mounted officers charges
with showers of ston,r; and broken
bottles and there was a pretty brisk
revolver fire. The authorities will
casualties, but 1t is certain that a
number of them were badly wounded
Several anti-suffrage newspapers
were unable to appear today as a re
suit of damage done to their plants
by mob attacks Due to the over
turning of trolley poles and the rip
ping up Of the rails In some places
the street car service is tompietefs
disorganized. In one quarter the cit.
will be in darkness at night probabl,
for week, while the gas lamps up
set by the rioters are replaced.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-19
AN INDIAN MASSACRE
BY MEXICAN YAQUIS

the war path last week and have been
committing depredations since. Yes
terday they swept down on Altar, cap
turing it after short engagement
with the garrison of fifty federals.
They murdered the women and chill
dren after laying waste the town.
A return of Mormons to the aban,
doned colonies in Chihuahua state
was sanctioned in resolution adopt
ed today by the Mormon central
committee. 1t declares conditions
are favorable for the men to return.
Four hundred Mormon men will go
this week from El Paso and Hachlta
and will be followed by 500 women
and children later The Sonora
,oolonies are still considered unsafe.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-19
FINEST CATHEDRAL
in SOUTHWEST
New st. Mary's at Wichita
Dedicated Today With
Gorgeous Ceremonies

Limited Press Leased .Jire Service 1
WICHITA. Kans. Sept. 1s.-With
gorgeous, appropriate ceremonies. the
new st. Mary's Cathedral. said to be
the finest in the southwest, was dedi-
Gated today One-third of the Catholic
hierarchy OF the United States, headed
by Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishops
Glennon and Ireland, were In attend
ance. The leading civil guest was R.
g. kerens, Of ST. Louis, ambassador
to Austria.
The ceremonial of dedication was
delivered by Cardinal Gibbons from a
specially erected throne. Archbishop
Glennon of st. Louis preached the
dedicatory sermon. Tonight Archbish-
op Ireland of ST. Paul will deliver a
lecture in the forum.
The cathedral is in Romanesuue
renaissance style and was erected al
cost of 100000 exclusive of furn
ishings.
Following the arrest last night OIL
Mrs. Myra McHenry, street preach
ing suffragette, for threatening to In
suit Cardinal Gibbons, the police to
day took extra precautions to guart
him from cranks. The woman was
standing where the cardinal woult
pass her on his way to an automobile
She said he was forerunner of tn,
devil and she threatened to slap hin
If she could get close enough. Sht
insulted several priests and bishop