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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
Collide With Division of
Italian Navy Outside
kufida Bay.
PUT UP A STIFF FIGHT
But Their Feeble Armament
Succumbs to the Superior
Weapons of Enemy.

Rome, Jan. 12.-In a severe naval
battle in the Red sea seven Turkish
gunboats and an armed yacht were
destroyed by Italian warships. The
action occurred jan outside the bay
of Kunfida on the east coast of the
Red sea.
SHIPS CARRYING CONTRABAND.
A division Of Italian cruisers which
had been securing the coasts of the
Red sea in search of Turkish war yes.
sells and ships conveying contraband
destined for Turkish garrisons in the
Yemen province in Arabia encoun
tered a flotilla of Turkish gunboats
Jan. Z and at once opened fire.
is QUICK VICTORY.
The Turks replied, but their feeble
armament succumed to the superior
weapons of the Italian war vessels
The fight was stiff, but soon ended
in victory for the Italians.
BOATS CATCH FIRE
| All the Turkish boats caught fire
soon after the engagement began ant
in few minutes began to sink
Boats were lowered from the Italian
| warships and picked up many Turk
tsh-seamen, but it is judged mum
Der were drowned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
LET THE TRUSTS
ALONE: CARNEGIE.
Says Large Organizations
Should Be Allowed to Con-
tinue for Present.
is AGAINST SHERMAN LAW
Not Opposed to Regulation, but Be-
lieves There Is No Hurry
Necessary.
is AGAINST SHERMAN LAW

Washington, Jan. 12.-Andrew Car
negie resumed the witness stand In
the steel inquiry today, and was ques-
toned about the profits in the manu-
facture of steel. He said the increase
in the steel business was due to gen.
eral prosperity. The witness did not
think the Dingley tariff had anything
to do with the country's prosperity.
TWO PRECEDENTS CITED.
''In the solution of industrial prob
lems," said Representative Gardner,
there are two leading thoughts be-
fore US. President Taft in a recent
message expressed the view that the
dissolution of large units should sc
on. The other thought, as expressed
by former President Roosevelt, is
that under the existing Sherman law
we should look to recognition of large
units in control by the government
In which class are you?"
IS WITH ROOSEVELT.
81 have agreed with Roosevelt's
VIEWS said Carnegie. Il think fol
the present you should allow large
organizations to continue and SET
how long we get along and that yoI
should pass laws regulating these or
ganizations. Then you should be pa
tient and see what further Legislation
is necessary. do not think the Sher
man law is drastic enough. Give u
clear, unmistakable law, and l be
lieve we'll steer clearly"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
MORE CLERGY CHANGES
IN THE PEORIA DIOCESE

Peoria, Jan. 12-Rev. Martin ].
Brennan, pastor of the Immaculate
church of Carthage, Ill. has been ap-
pointed TO the pastorate of st. Jo-
seph's church, Henry, ILL.,, made va
cant by the recent death of Rev.
Michael A. Dooling. Rev. William
O'Brien, formerly assistant in Strea-
tor, succeeds Father Brennan in Car
thage, with its submissions at Dallas
City, Cuttings Mound, La Harpe and
West Point, Ill. Both clergymen will
assume charge of their respective
parishes Sunday, Jan. 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
PRESIDENT AND TEDDY
SEEN IN AN AGREEMENT

Oyster Bay, L. l., Jan. 12.-Close
friends of Colonel Roosevelt here say
that a fair and well understood work
ing agreement has been arranged be-
tween President Taft and himself. 1t
is explained that several weeks ago
Colonel Roosevelt received a letter
from President Taft saying, in sub
stance, that he did not want to run
again and was perfectly willing to re-
providing Colonel Roosevelt would
take the field as a candidate.
The generosity of President Tafts
offer produced tremendous effect on
Colonel Roosevelt 1t aroused all the
chivalric impulses of his nature His
reply was quick and to the point, name
ly, that under no circumstances would
he stand in the way Of the presidents
boom.
He let it be known if the people of
the country wanted Taft for another
term, why, all right, let the movement
go on to the finish. If he should be
nominated, we'll and good. If other
wise and the convention should decide
for Roosevelt, then it would be right
to accept
With this understanding amicably
agreed to on both sides, Mr.. Taft then
announced that he was candidate
and only death would prevent his
keeping in the race. Colonel Roose
velt also continued to emphasize that
he was not a candidate, thus leaving
free field for President Taft and his
campaign.
| This is why he is so insistent tha
his name shall not be used by his
! friends with his consent. In othel
words, Colonel Roosevelts plan is tt
do nothing or to say nothing that coult
even family be construed as seeking
nomination at the June convention.
1t Is also said that this plan of cam
paign is so satisfactory to both mel
that they are watching the growth O
public sentiment and the action O
state conventions in various parts will
sense of humor as to the final out
come. Meanwhile they are bette
friends than ever and congratulatina
themselves on the happy solution the,
hit upon to solve what seemed a mos
serious and yexing problem.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
NEW BUEHLER CLEW Is
DECLARED TO BE A HOAX

Chicago, Jan. 12.-Mystery much
deeper than the intrigue that seems
to have been worked in the disappear
ance of Violet Buehler, heiress and
foster daughter of Mrs. Anna Buehler,
surrounded the details given yester-
day of a solution of the mystery that
has baffled the police for the past 46
days. A letter was received, giving
! the details of the death, burial and
kidnapping of the girl and the hold
| ing of her for ransom. The plot
worthy of Edgar Allen Poe-had the
usual woman in it, the dark hut, the
two plotting conspirators, the over
heard conversation, the decoy old
man, the hidden burial and the dispo-
sition of the clothing. The police,
after a thorough investigation Of the
alleged facts, declared the letter to
be the work of some crank and De-
tective Sergeant Norton of the South
Clark street station was sent to visit
several Mississippi river towns to
follow a clew that is given considera-
Bile credence by the police. Letters
giving clews of the disappearance of
the girl continued to be received yes
terday from various centers and ex-
tract from one which caused the po-
live to investigate the death theory
and then pronounce it hoax was as
follows: 81 cannot tell you where
heard it, but, without being seen,
heard the following conversation:
Two men, both of them shabby,
so agitated he could not control his
voice, was trying to get the larger TO
go to a shed or a house where he said
Violet Buehler lay dead. He de-
scribed 1t as a white house near the
old river. The body was in shed
if some one had not removed it. He
had known 1t for three or four days
He said Old Bud kept dogs in cars
outside as sham. He salo violet
was brought there by woman and
left there. She thought a reward
would be offered, but he added, she
| (Violet) seemed all right for almost
a week. Suddenly she got violently
t sick and died, suffering terribly. She
, acted as if she was poisoned; We
| could not go for aid. 1t was too cold
She would have lived but for the cole
: snap. We burned the clothes. W.
are going to plant the body at a dis
i tance from the place. No one viii
notice the broken ground. We ma.
burn rubbish on top. Old Bud won
squeal. We would soon dead maj
r him."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
FAVORITE STILL
IN DOUBT: MACK

New York, Jan. 12.-William ].
Bryan prepared this morning to start
south for series OF lectures and will
stop OF in Philadelphia and Washing
ten. He did not commit himself TO
any ones presidential candidacy.
National Chairman Mack said Bryan
and other democratic leaders. includ.
Ing Roger sullivan of Illinois, Trey
Woodson OF Kentucky and Thomas
Taggart of Indiana had talked infor
mally with him over the general po-
Etical situation.
Il wouldn't care 70 make a guess
as TO which candidate had the best
chance Of selection said Mack
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
Threshermen's Meet Ended.

Peoria, Jan. 12.-FolloTing the cleo
ton of officers the Brotherhood of IIli-
nois Threshermen's convention was
adjourned to meet again the week of
the national implement and vehicle
show, which is to be held here next
fall l.. l.. Milton of Pontoosic was re-
elected president Of the brotherhood,
Glenn Kreiger was made vice president
and John A. White of Washburn was
elected secretary and treasurer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
LORIMER LOANS
BROWNE $4,000

Washington, Jan. 12.-Senator Lori
mer continued his testimony today.
He related his experiences in poll
tics since 1855 with the evident in
tent to give evidence of what he SAYS
has always been constant opposition
to. certain Chicago papers ito any
thing with which he was connected. "
He said his only expenses in the cam
paign for senator were travelling and
hotel bills.
Lorimer said he loaned Lee ONeiIi
Browne $4,000 for use in his defense
because he thought Browne was being
prosecuted on his account. Lorimer
said he had no security for the loan,
but felt confident Browne would re.
pay him sometime. He thought the
prosecuting of Browne was SO much
TO put Browne in the penitentiary as
it was to put him Uorimer) out OF
ter enemy"
fDid Edward Hines ever see YOU
about your campaign fund.-" asked
Senator Johnson.
Once he suggested that / go and
see Clarence Funk, general manager
of the International Harvester com
pany, and / told him it would be nc
use, as Funk always has been my bit
ter eenmy."
Lorimer told of other meeting.
with Hines. but the questioning die
not establish that Hines had contrib
uted to any fund OF which Lorimel
had knowledge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
SOLDIERS READY
AT BERLIN POLLS

Berlin, Jan. 12-Voting throughout
the empire for the election of mem
bers of the reichstag began today.
Up to noon a heavy vote was report
ed. In Berlin detachments of troops
were held in readiness at all barracks
and special arrangements were made
for guarding the royal palaces. Pre-
with possible socialist demonstrations
In the streets tonight, after announce
ment Of the first results.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
M'MANIGAL STORIES ARE
CONFIRMED BY WIFE

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 12.-Ortie
McManigal's confession, particularly
with reference to others who helped
him in the dynamiting conspiracy,
was confirmed in important detail
by the dynamiter's wife, who was ex-
amined today by government officials
in charge of the federal grand jury
investigation. After McManigal took
up dynamiting regularly, he fire.
quently met in Chicago men and
talked about places to be blown up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
The Weather

Forecast Till p. NJ. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Fair tonight and Saturday, con-
tinued cold tonight with lowest TEN.
perature tonight about 10 to 20 de-
grees below zero. Rising tempera-
ture Saturday.
Temperature at Z a. m. 20
Highest yesterday .; lowest last
night 20.
Velocity Of wind at a. m. miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at p. m. 81
at a. IN. So.
]. VI. SHERIER, Local Forecaster
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
BROTHERS KILLED BY A
TRAIN DURING A STORM

Hammond. Ind, Jan. l2.-DuTing
a snowstorm today Carl and Victor
Sirgil, brothers, of Whiting. were
fatally hurt and their hodses killed
when a train on the Pennsylvania
railroad struck their carriage at a
crossing near Whiting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
Details Trip With Wife
the Morning of Her
Murder.
KNIFE is HIS WEAPON
Hacks Young Woman Until Her
Screams Cease-To Be
Sentenced Next Week.

Oregon, Ill, Jan. 12.-Dr. Harry W.
E. Webster plead guilty to murder
in the OgIe county circuit court here
today on the first anniversary Of his
marriage to Bessie Kent Webster.
whom, by his own confession. he,
killed near here last September.
Webster withdrew a plea Of not
guilty previously made by him
PLEADS IN PERSON.
Attorney Erwin, for Webster, an
nounced his client desired to plead
guilty. Webster, answering the courts
questions, made his plea Of guilty in
person, and said he made it of his own
free will
MOTHER AT SIDE.
Webster then seated himself beside
his mother, who wept throughout the
proceedings The state put on the
stand witnesses who found the body;
also DR.. Griffin, who said death was
due to a knife wound which severed
the jugular vein.
TELLS OF DETAILS.
DR.. Webster said the morning of
the murder he and his wife drove out
to Dixon. They ~Quarreled- and he
drew knife. She jumped from the
buggy and as she ran he followed her,
knife, cutting her throat, and, he said,
hacked at her until she stopped
screaming. Webster then said he
drove back to Dixon.
SENTENCE IS DEFERRED.
During the reading of the confes-
sion Webster's mother broke down
and wept aloud. Judge Farrand de-
ferred imposition Of sentence until
next week.
HEAR NEW ROMANCE.
A new romance in the life of Mrs.
Bessie Kent Webster came to light
today. 1t was at the time she first
met Webster, about two years ago.
Bessie Kent is said to have been Sc
cretly engaged to another Chicago
physician. This fiance of the girl Is
said to have been a middle aged man
with lucrative practice. He was to
have married Bessie in the spring of
1910. He went abroad for study and
recreation during the winter previous
and it was while he was away that
Bessie met Webster and fell in love
with him. This episode was told by
Bessie Kent to a woman employed
in State street department store
about year ago, shortly after she
was married secretly to the young
interne.
MAY HAVE HAD ACCOMPLICE.
The young wife then was seeking
employment to tighten her domestic
burden and visited the store to ask
for job. She was befriended by the
? woman she made her confidant. That
several startling features may come
is the belief OF DIR. Thomas. He Ia
of the belief that Webster had an &C
compllce. DR.. Thomas asserted last
night that he had been shadowed by
a detective for the last two days.
I 81 have worked on this since Bes-
sizes body was found" said DR.. Thorn
as, land 1 have traced practically ev
, cry movement of Webster from the
time he left Chicago for Dixon till
, he came back TO Chicago a wife mur
, derer.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
Yesterday in Congress
SENATE.

SENATE.
In session at > p. m. Bacon OF GeOr-
gia, democrat, chosen TO preside over
the senate during three days absence
OF Vice President Sherman. Gallinger
of New Hampshire announced he would
ask next Tuesday for a vote to choose
permanent president pro Jempore.
Burton of Ohio introduced monetary
commissions bill Adjourned $50 D. IN.
until p. m. Monday.
HOUSE
Met at noon. House sustained RepUb-
liCan Leader Mann's right To- name re-
publican members of committees. Ad-
JOuruCd > so p. m. until noon today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
STRIKING OPERATIVES
IN CLASH WITH POLICE

Lawrence, Mass, Jan. 12.-Strik-
ing textile mill operatives clashed
with other employees today and sew
eral persons were injured. They
later clashed with the police and
many were arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
RIFLE CLUBS MAY NOW
GET DISCARDED KRAGS

Washington, Jan. 12.-SecTetary
Stimson has strongly urged upon con-
gress the passage of a bill which
failed of enactment last session to
supply discarded army Krag-Jorgen-
sen rifles and ammunition to school
and rifle clubs. This idea was strong
ly approved by President Roosevelt
and now meets with the commenda-
ton of President Taft
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
Hunts for Brother,

Mrs. Rose Scherer, 1850 w. Market
street, ST. Louis, has written the
Rock Island police to learn if Frank
Carey, the man who died last Decem-
ber, is her brother She states
that he left home IA years ago and
had not been seen since. When she
learned of the death Of young man
of that name here she thought that
he might be her brother. The police
are gathering all possible data con-
cerning the dead man and will inform
her of their findings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
HALIFAX SUFFERS A
HEAVY LOSS IN FIRE

Halifax, n. s., Jan. ia quarter
million dollars loss was caused today
by fire which destroyed the Halifax
Herald building and several stores
and offices. Among the places burned
was the Office of the United States
consul in the Herald building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
Major General J. F. Bell
Addresses Men Before
Leaving Manila.
FAIR WITH FOREIGNERS
Desire Is for Friendly Treat
ment of Representatives of
All Other Powers.

Manila, Jan. 1.-THE transport Lo-
gan, carrying troops to China, left
Manila this afternoon. The departure
took place in the presence of a throng
Of civilians and soldiers Of other regi-
ments, while women crowded the
quay. bidding fearful farewells and
wishing godspeed TO the troops.
BELL. ADMoNIsHEs SOLDIERS.
Major General ]. Franklin Bell.
commander in chief OF the army in
the Philippines, made short parting
speech to the officers aud men Of the
expedition just before the transport
sailed. He urged them to show pride
in their American citizenship. The
Chinese, he said. were worthy OF
square deal, and he expected the
American soldiers TO treat them fair
ly. Bell explained the desirability OF
maintaining the most friendly rela-
tions with all foreigners with whom
the troops should come into contact.
BAND PLAYS, FLAGS FLY.
As the vessel left the quayside the
band OF the Fifteenth infantry played
a selection of patriotic airs and there
was much waving of hands and flags
until the -trapGpsart- MAS lost to- -yiey-
TO PROTECT RAILROAD.
The American troops, after they
have disembarked, are to be employed
in guarding the section of the Peking
railroad, from Tang-Shan to Lanchow,
against possible attacks OF either im-
perial or republican troops.
IMPERIAIs BRUTAL.
London, Jan. 12.-Gravest reports
are coming to hand regarding the sit
uation at Lanchow. According to q
news agency dispatch the imperial
troops are acting with iendish bru-
tality. The allegation Is made that
they captured an officer of the re
publican troops, whom they tortured
and skinned alive. Chinese without
queues are put to death.
Pekin, Jan. 12.-Manchu princes of
the imperial clan today decided TO ad
wise the throne to retire Immediately
20 Jehol.
MANCHlS HEIREATING.
San Francisco, Jan. IA cable re
oeived by the Chinese Free Press
from Nanking says that 10000 Man
Chu troops are retreating from Har
Yang TO sun Jong Chow. The cities
Of Honan Fu, Su Choi Yum and Yur
lnsu have been captured by the revo
lutionists.
CAIRNS APPEALS FOR AID.
Washington, Jan. 12.-F. +. Cairns
the American who was left in charg,
Of the Persian treasury by Shuster
deposed treasurer-general. when h,
left Tcheran yesterday for the United
States. today cabled Chairman Sulze
Of the house committee on foreigl
AFFAIRS an urgent appeal for help. H'
charged the Persian government witt
refusing TO release other American
from contracts and said the state de
parjmeut az Washington was Unfit
onccd by American Minister Russell
against their claims.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
Sentenced for Five Days.

Amos Mills, arrested Tuesday for
disorderly conduct, was sentenced to
five days in the county jail this
morning. His hearing had been con-
tinued from Tuesday and his bond
of s400 had kept him in jail. He
was arrested by Officer Furlong.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrow)
Sun sets 4:54. rises 7:23; moon rises
2:25 a. m; planets Mercury, Jupiter
and Venus readjusting their relations
in east at dawn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
KEOKUK'S MASONIC
HOME IS DESTROYED

Keokuk, Iowa, Jan. 12.-The Ma
sonic temple building, containing the
Dodge theatre and several offices,
burned today. The loss is $4,000.
Norwood, Ohio, Jan. 12.-Knabe
Bros piano factory was destroyed by
fire today. The loss is 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
CHICAGO BLACKMAlLERS
GET TWO YEARS IN PEN

Chicago, Jan. 12.-Dr. Albert Gel
bert. chemist, and Sarkis II. Deck
mediei we're today sentenced TO five
years each in Leavenworth peniten-
tiary for attempted blackmail of the
Pushman brothers. Armenian rug
dealers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
Locate Weiss Level,

The level that was stolen from
Gottlieb Weiss last Monday night
was located in Davenport pawn
shop yesterday by Chief Brinn and
identified by its owner. The propri-
etor of the pawn shop said that he
had bought it from Phil johnson,
now being held to the grand jury on
two distinct charges of larceny.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
For Eiuht Hour Bill,

Washington, Jan. IA favorable
report on the Reilly bill providing
for an eight hour day for letter car
riers and clerks and second class post
offices was decided upon today by a
subcommittee of the house postofice
committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
Children Escape Fire.

New York, Jan. 12.-One of the
buildings OF the Hebrew SheItering
and Guardian Society Of Broadway
was damaged by fire today while
about 400 of the SOC children in the
Institution were formed in a fire drill
and marched from the building in
safety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
on TechnicaI TestimonY.

Chicago. Jan. 12.-The testimony at
the packers trial today was con-
tinuance OF technical evidence as 10
how, costs were determined.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
Doctor Dead in Office

Toulon, Ill, Jan. 12-Dr. w. ]. Ed
wards today was found dead in his
office here. 1t is believed death was
due to heart trouble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
COLD WAVE STILL
HOLDS The WEST
Train Service in All Directions
Demoralized and Wire Com
munication Interrupted.
AZ BELOW AT HURON, S. D.
Blizzard Adds to Misery in Chicago
Suffering on Pacific Coast
Also,

Chicago, Jan. 12.-Polar cold still
prevails throughout the west. 1t is
Chicago's ninth consecutive day of
zero weather and in addition to
freezing temperature a blizzard swept
the city. Colder weather is predicted
for tonight. Train service in all direc-
tions is demoralized and telegraph
communication interrupted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
FRUIT PACKING SUSPENDED.

The Pacific coast also is suffering
advices from Pomona, Cal, being that
cold weather has caused suspension
Of fruit packing and shipping. but 80
daily cars being shipped to eastern
markets against 12O last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
SOME Low TEMPERATURES.

La Crosse, Wis, reported SO below
zero this morning; Winona, Mimi,
IS; Sioux City, Iowa, "a; Omaha and
Lincoln, Neb., 26; Kansas City. Mo,
20; Green Bay and Madison, Wis, "a !;
Huron, S. D., AZ; Dubuque, Iowa, 34
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-12
IMPERIAIs BRUTAL.
MANCHUs RETREATING.

San Francisco, Jan. IA cable re-
oeived by the Chinese Free Press
from Nanking says that 10000 Man
chu troops are retreating from Han
Yang TO sun Jong Chow. The cities
Of Honan Flu, Su Choi Yum and Yum
lnsu have been captured by the revo-
lutionists