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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
TO HAVE DEPARTMENT OF
SWEDISH NATIONAL BODY

The meetings of the committees of
five each from each of the Swedish
churches in Rock Island and Moline
who had charge of the Swedish Ma
tional midsummer festival at Pros
pect park, June Il, was held Monday
night at the home of Rev. A. F. Berg
strom in Moline. The treasurer's re-
port showed that there was a balance
of $3.50 in the treasury as net proceeds
from the sale of refreshments on the
grounds. 1t was decided TO let this
money rest and use it as a fund for
the continuance of the festival in fu-
ture years The report of the commit
tee which presented the petition adopt
ed at the festival asking the Moline
school board 70 institute Swedish as
an elective course in the high school
was heard and it was found that the
school board had acted favorably upon
the petition. A committee Of FIVE con
sisting of Rev. Johanson, Rev. Young
berg, Rev. Bergstrom, Rev. Vingren
and Mayor Carlson, Of Moline, was ap
/ pointed to assist the school board
should they be needed in the shapins
( of the courses. At the midsummer
meeting a petition was also drawn VI
for the library board of Moline asking
that there be more Swedish literatur,
place on the shelves of the library
Rev. Youngberg is a member OF the Ii
brary board and a committee of TIVE
was appointed to assist him in gettint
favorable action on the petition. !
meeting was called for the secont
Monday OF September at the Swedish
Tabernacle in Moline, at which time
movement will be started TO place
local department of the Swedish Ma
tionaI Federation the tTi-cilies. A com
mittee of five was appointed 10 dra'
up q constitution 10 be adopted at In
September meeting. The matter c
representation was bothering the men
bers present Monday night and III
, committee was also authorized 10 loo
into this matter. The federation reacI
es not only the Swedish members c
the churches, but all the Swedish Pee
J pie in the community, making it yer
acce ptable in the tri-cites-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
ROB IN ILLINOIS TOWN
Armed Men Take Cash Away From
Farmers During Raid.

Champaign, H., July g. Three
masked bandits armed with revolvers
and shotguns yesterday terrorized the
village of Tolono, Ill.
Two farmers driving home were held
up and robbed. Then the trio made
for the Illinois Central station, where
the ticket agent was forced at the
point of a gun TO surrender $l2, all the
cash on hand. At the same time two
men waiting for a train were robbed.
The raid was interrupted by a tow.
erman, who ran to his office and got
his revolver. His firing drove the rob
bers off. Champaign police searched
for the gang unsuccessfully. Saturday
three prisoners in the county Jail at
Clinton awaiting trial made a daring
escape, and they are thought to be the
robbers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
ALCOHOLIC VICTIM
REFUSED MEDICINE

That Richard Brennan, who escaped
from the nurse at st. Anthony's hos
pital yesterday morning, and was
found dead in a ravine nearby, had re-
fused TO take any medicine which
would quiet him, was learned at the
coroner's inquest conducted over the
remains at Kent & SEWERS undertake
ing parlors yesterday afternoon. Ac-
cording TO the testimony OF hospital
authorities, Brennan had been raving
with the tremens and had absolutely
refused medical aid. The nurse had
been In his room about 20 minutes be-
fore the escape was made, and at that
time the patient was comparatively
quiet. The jury returned a verdict of
death due TO delirium tremens, holding
no one responsible. Brennan is said to
have a wife and three children in Chi
cago. and Coroner ]. F. Rose is making
an effort 70 locate them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
STATION AT EAST
MOLINE Is ROBBED

The Rock Island roads passenger
depot in East Moline was entered by
burglars at an early hour this morn
ing. but nothing OF value was taken.
\ gum vending machine and two eX-
press packages were removed. but
were located later some blocks away.
Inasmuch as this is the second rob-
berry Of the depot in a month, the police
believe East Moline talent is guilty.
Three hobOes who were sleeping near
the depot are under arrest. but there
is no evidence against them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
BOY KILLS A PLAYMATE
Jesse Burrows, Aged Is, Held for
Murder of Another Youth.

Charleston, ILL.,, July 9.-Walter Nc
Pherron, aged II years. died at the
Memorial hospital in Nation yester-
day as the result of a blow from a
brick thrown by Jesse Burrows, aged
Is, at Mattoon Sunday afternoon. The
boys had gathered at a school building
to play ball, when an old quarrel was
renewed and Burrows threw a brick,
striking McPherron in the head. Bur
rows was held for murder by the cor
oner's jury, and is confined here in the
county Jail, having been denied bail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
ROBBED MAKING A RESCUE
Man PIunges Into Fox River to Save
Drowning Person.

Aurora, ILL.,, July 9.-Henry Artlip,
hearing a cry for help from the bank
of the Fox river, ran down to the
edge of the stream, learned a man
was drowning and plunged into the
water.
In his haste TO make the rescue he
forgot to leave his watch and 50 in
cash in the custody of some trust
worthy person. When he came out
and started to put on his hurriedly
discarded clothing he found he had
been robbed.
An unidentified man who gave Art
lip his first directions TO the spot
where the drowning man went down
was missing. II is believed he got
the money and watch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
USE CHILD TO GAIN
AIMS AND SYMPATHY

Two women, using a baby as a SYM
pathy dodge, were found mOoching
through the business part of town this
morning The attention of Secretary
Writ Taylor Of the Associated Chari-
ties was called TO the matter and he
warned the women that they would
have TO cease their begging tactics or
they would be arrested They contin-
ued on their way, promising to be
good. Mr.. Taylor decided TO use some
sleuth tactics, and followed the pair,
and finally caught them begging again.
He gave them one last warning, which
they evidently needed, taking a street
car and going to Moline, where they
said they had camp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
DEFENSE OPENED
IN BARROW CASE
Accused Lawyer Is Commended
by Former and Present Su-
preme Court Chiefs.
CHICAGO MAYORS PRAISE
Mcnamara Attorney Held to Have as
Clean and High Reputation as
Any Man in Chicago.

Los Angeles, Cal, July e.-The state
rested late yesterday in the trial Of
Clarence s. Darrow, and the noted
Chicago lawyer Immediately began his
fight against conviction On the charge
OF bTibing a prospective juror in the
Mcnamara dynamiting case.
Chief Counsel Rogers began the
reading of formidable array Of depo-
sirions taken in Chicago several
months ago to show the good reputa-
ton and the high standing Of Mr.. Oar
row in his profession and in politics
in that Sity and in the state Of Illinois,
which reputation, according to the de-
ponenta, had not been altered because
Of the indictments returned against
him IN California.
The first character deposition read
was that Of former United States Sen
ator William E. Mason Of Illinois. He
said he had known Mr.. barrow since
1888, when they had debated the tariff
question. Discussing Mr.. Darrow's
professional life, he said:
People went to him In trouble and
he aided them, whether he got any
| thing for It or not" Darrow's reputa-
ton, he said, was "the very best"
FOR OBEDIENCE TO LAW.
Cross examined as to the alleged so
cialist belief of the defendant, Senator
Mason said:
Il have given careful analysis to
Mr.. Darrow's beliefs. We are all so
cialists, differing in a degree. If you
analyze him and his lectures, if he
says it is philosophical anarchy, it
means that real socialism does not in.
clude forceful amendment 10 law. He
always spoke for obedience OF law"
Former United States Senator Albert
J. Hopkins testified 10 long acquaint
ance and his personal regard for Mr..
Darrow. Like Senator Mason, he is
opposed politically to the defendant
He said Mr.. Darrow's reputation was
very good.
Simeon p. Shope, once chief justice
of the Illinois supreme court, and the
present chief justice of that court, Or
rim \. Carter, likewise testified to Mr.
DarroWs good character.
PRAISED BIZ THREE MAYORS.
The deposition of Mayor Carter II
Harrison and his predecessor, Fred A
= Busse, were similar to those of the
; former senators. each testifying tha
he had Known Mr.. barrow for 20 year:
; or more
Former Mayor Hampstead Wash
, burne paid a high tribute to the de
, PENDANT "As a lawyer and citizen,
, he said, his reputation was of the
. highest possible character. He has a.
| clean and high reputation as any MAJ
in Chicago, and his word was bette.
: than some peoples bond. His reputa
ton now is as good as it ever was"
The deposition of James Hamilton
q Lewis was the last one read yester
day. He told of the Offices he had hell
! and those TO which he had aspired
The election OF Edward +. Dunno t
r the mayoralty of Chicago in 1905 h
' ascribed chiefly to the campaign worl
+ of Mr.. barrow. J. Medin Patterson
. and himself. Darrows reputation, h
: said, was "good-high class"
t Dispositions of many other prOminen
P. Chicago jurists and lawyers will b
j. read.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
THOUSAND ISLAND PARK
is DESTROYED BY FIRE

Watertown, y. Y, July 9.-Fire,
which is still burning fiercely, pracuc-
ally wiped out Thousand Island park,
in the St. Lawrence river this after
noon. The Columbian and WELLESLEY
hotels are in ruins, and practically the
entire business portion OF the park
and about 200 cottages are in flames.
The loss so far is 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
EARTH SHOCKS ARE FELT
IN MANY ALASKA TOWNS

Fairbanks, Alaska, July 9.-Follow-
ink shocks. mostly mild, at intervals
OF one or two hours, since Sunday. a
quake was felt today Of equal violence
TO the first shock reported The inte-
rior towns report earth shocks stimuli
taneous with those here. In Copper
river country the shocks were heavy.
It is feared Mount Katmai is again
erupting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
Two Die From sunstroke.

Carlyle, Ill, July 9.-John Acker-
mann, a farmer, and Samuel Young,
a plasterer, died from sunstroke re-
ceiyed Saturday. Fred Diekemper.
another farmer, is in a serious con.
dition from heat prostration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
GETS 1T" Will Get
Any Corn, Sure !
Almost Like Magic. Guaranteed.
You'll Quit Everything
"GETS-IT."

Any corn just loves TO be cut and
gouEed. but It's mighty rough on you
PlaEters and szlyes usually take away
some OF the toe with them. and leave
the corn to flourish.
The new corn cure "GETS-iT'' il per-
fectly harmless to the health fesh. bat
II does 20 for q corn, brr!Du. Callous
or wart right off the reel The corn
shrivels away from the healthy flesh
and drops Ch
You can apply "GETs-IT'' in two sec
onds and u begins iyS work right of
Pretty soon yOull forget you ever had
cOTns or bIEionF.
"GETS-IT' IS sold at all druggists at
q cents d bottle, or sent on receipt OF
price by Z. Lawrence * Co. Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
ALL IN READINESS FOR
THE PROHIB CONVENTION

Atlantic City, July 9.-Plans are
completed for the prohibition con-
vention tomorrow. Delegates are ar
irving from all parts of the country.
Clinton n. Howard of Rochester, N.
Y, will be temporary chairman. He
arrived today. He declared the
time never was more propitious for a
real progressive party such as this
when the old parties are split with
Discussions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
Italians Win Victory.

Rome, July 9.-The Italians won
brilliant victory at Tripoli yester-
day, capturing the town of Misratah.
The Arabs fed. leaving several hun
bred corpses on the field. The ItaI-
ians lost nine killed and 121
wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
The Choice Of a Husband

Is too important a matter for a wo-
man to be handicapped by weakness.
bad blood or foul breath. Avoid
these kill-hoPes By taking DR.. Kings
Life Pills. New strength, fine COM
plexion, pure breath, cheerful spir-
its-things that win men-follow
their use. Easy, safe, sure, % cents,
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
Obituary
JOENS FUNERAL,

Funeral services for William Joens
will be held Wednesday morning at
9 o'clock at Sacred Heart cathedral,
Davenport, interment TO be in St
Marguerite's cemetery. Mr.. Joens
died Sunday night after a long ill
ness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09

their back porch yesterday, Edward
Smiley, a 12-year-old brother of Mrs.
Eads, playfully pointed a rife at his
sister and fired. killing her instantly.
He did not know the weapon was
loaded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09

Loadon-Dundss Slater, ex-manager
of the London coliseum, shot himself
with q revolver while riding in a taxi
cab Monday night He died half an
hour after he was carried into hospf-
tai.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09

Soreness OF the muscles. whether IL
duced by violent exercise or injury, is
quickly relieved by the free applica-
ton OF Chan5erlsin's Liniment This
liniment is equally valuable for mus
cular rheumatism. and always affords
quick relief Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
Three Boys Arralaned.

The delinquency cases Of Arthur
Whetsall. aged IL, Raymond Lundy.
aged -. and Raymond Lindbloom,
aged 10. all Of Moline we're brought up
for trial IN the county court this after
noon. The boys, it Is alleged. broke
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09

into the confectionery store Of Henry
Johnson of Moline on June 3, and took
a quantity Of tobacco, canned goods,
etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
Police News

John Callson was fned So and costs
IN police court this morning for Jisor-
derry conduct. He paid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
Boy Points Rifle; Kills Sister.

Bloomington, Ind, July 9-Whilo
Mrs. Charles Eads. 10, and her 2-year-
old daughter, Edith, were standing on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
Another Case of Plague.

Santiago, Cuba, JAY "a supposed
case of bubonic plague was discovered
here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15

the Roosevelt delegates from Washing
ton and Texas If Roosevelt would con-
sent TO the nomination of Governor
Hadley or some other hired man. Gov
ernor Hadley passed through here to-
day on his way TO fill chautauqua ell
gagements.
This proposition was made TO me,
and understood that il also was made
TO Colonel Roosevelt said Governor
Hadley. Il refused 10 consider it or
discuss 1t, unless it first had the ap-
prevail of Colonel Roosevelt. as was
for him for the nomination and no
one else. I was told afterward tnat
Colonel Roosevelt had refused his con-
sent"
The facts in the record justify Sen
atOr La Follette's charge that Mr..
Roosevelt is more concerned about
himself than about the dominance Of
progressive principles, for II he were
not he would have agreed TO Hadley,
who as governor OF Missouri has con-
sistently and with uncompromising
vigor fought the Standard Oil trust,
and every other privileged corpora
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
NONE BIT IL.

Il was said sometime ago, on the
authority OF a man CT undoubted
integrity who was in the Taft councils
in the Chicago convention that the
forces in control of the convention
made proposal to Colonel Roosevelt
agreeing TO withdraw President Taft
made a proposal 10 Colonel Roosevelt
alyo would withdraw and the factions
then would then unite in support OF
Governor Hadley, Roosevelt floor lead
er. for president and that Mr. Roos-
evelt had turned down the proposal
News of the offer made Colonel
Roosevelt has reached President Taft's
ears. For the first time says a
Washington dispatch. President Taft
has learned definitely that at one per-
Tod OF the Chicago convention his nom
ination was in extreme doubt He got
this information from party leaders.
Colonel Roosevelt, according 10 oae
leader, had the opportunity within his
grasp TO stand aside, throw his
strength 10 compromise candidate
and see both himself and President
Taft eliminated from the contest. The
president told callers that TO Mr..
Roosevelt he owed his nomination in
1905 and that 20 Mr.. Roosevelt. more
than 10 any other man he owed his
denomination"
Proof OF the truth OF the preferred
compromise was furnished by Govern
or Hadley himself at Cedar Rapids
the other day, according TO the follow
ing special dispatch from that city as
hitherto published:
Governor Herbert 5. Hadley OF Mis-
souri,, today confirmed the statements
OF Colonel Roosevelt and Comptroller
Prendergast OF New York. that Taft
. leaders had offered at Chicago to seat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
CAPITAL COMMENT

disappointment when these sensitive
indicators of the nations business
health failed to record the slightest
disturbance.
The fact is daily becoming more ap-
parent that the business men of the
nation are not frightened by the prob
ability of Governor Wilson's triumph
in November The truth is that prac-
tically all business men, even some
who are beneficiaTies of the high tariff,
realize that the tariff question has got
beyond the dollars and cents stage.
Like Governor Wilson, they see in this
problem a moral issue, and they know
that the business health of the country
can never be sound until the surgeons
knife is applied to the cancer that is
sapping the vitality of the nation.
FEW GET TARIFF BENEFIT.
1T isn't altogether a question of
whether high tariff is sound economi-
Cally," said Senator Gore. recently,
although few intelligent and disinter-
ested men admit that it is. The big
question is whether a certain class of
American citizens are enjoying a bene-
fit under the laws that all other classes
do not enjoy. This government is
based on the idea of equality before
the law, and it is well known nowadays
that the laws are not equal when they
give one set of men the right 10 plum
der their fellow citizens through the
medium of a high tariff
There is an Inherent sense of JUS
tice in America and American bust
ness men, now that they have come to
know that the tariff system discrimi-
mates in favor Of one class against ali
/ other classes, are anxious that a rene,
! dy be applied. That is the main rea.
/ son there was no scare when the dem.
ocrats nominated a man whose one
I aim will be, after his election, to
solve the tariff question on a basis
( OF justice and equality"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15

them the certainty Of a party blunder
that would cause the people to lose
confidence in the democratic leaders.
They watched and prayed for this blum
der all during the session of congress
now drawing to a close, and they
watched and prayed in vain. Still they
wouldn't give up. and when the demo-
Gratis met in convention in Baltimore
the hope was strong in republican
breasts that in some way, some how,
the party would nominate a man whose
very name would strike terror to the
business interests, big and small
NOT AFRAID OF WILSON.
When Governor Wilson was nomi-
mated the high tariff servants in con-
gress watched closely for the effect
on the exchanges. and great was their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
AW6MANyO OBSERVATIONS
EdnaKM!aey

doing single thing. There isn't even 7
a paper on his desk, And he looks so /
good natured-I always thought a
really important man was kind of
cross, so everybody had to be a little
afraid of him. My, believe I'd take
all kinds of liberties with a man like
MI Smith, but I'd be afraid TO death
of Mr.. Jones'"
The boss stenographer laughed
You sure haven't had much ex-
perience," she commented 81 thought
Just as you do when was green. But
let me tell you how it will work out.
First thing you know, you'll Re get
ting mad at Mr.. Jones. He'll say
something mean and sarcastic to you
and you won't want to do a thing to
oblige him, and you'll funk his work
wherever you can.
/ About that time you'll find your
self liking to have Mr.. Smith smile
over at you and reach for the buzzer
/ that tells you you're wanted. He'll
/ talk to you as If you were a human
being on the same plane with himself.
not just machine put there for his
I convenience. He doesn't think it
smart to rattle of his dictation in a
humble so you can't tell what he says.
He speaks distinctly and moderately,
and somehow he makes you feel that
he appreciates the very best you can
do. But you've got to do your best
no Sinking. There was just one girl
here once, who tried TO quit on Mr..
Smith. He gave her whole week to
learn better, but she wouldn't. Then
that girl went away from here.
why, everybody here just wor.
ships Mr.. Smith, from the boss
down."
ITS nice to have pleasant people
in an Office" sighed the new girl. THE
last place had everybody thought Of
nothing but getting all the work they
} could out of you, and they thought
they had right to say any old NEAR
thing to the girls l don't see why
people think they have a right to be
mean to you just because you are
= working for them, do your"
: They haven't" said the boss
stenographer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
ENDED ATLAST.

The Lorimer case is ended at last.
The senate on second hearing of the
charges that the junior member from
Illinois had obtained his seat by
fraud and bribery, has reversed itself
ana declared Lorimer's election in
valid. There is no doubt that pub
lie sentiment had as much TO do with
the final outcome of the investigation
as the evidence. To the Chicago Tri-
bUne is primarily and largely due the
downfall Of the Chicago politician. Re
gardless OF its motives, the Tribune's
persistent and determined fight won.
The fact that Lorimer received his
commission through methods no diff
ferent from those employed in the
election of many another United
States senator, rather emphasizes the
actual good TO come from the expos
ures. The people have become arous-
ed and the purchasing power in Amer
lean politics has been stamped out,
let us hope for all time, in the tri-
umph Of honesty over rascality.
The selection of Lorimers success
sor depends largely upon Governor
Deneen. He may, if he likes, fill the
Va cancy by appointment; he may re-
sign and permit Lieutenant Governor
Oelesby to assume the chair guberna-
tCrial and in Teturn for the honor
make Deneen senator, or he may pass
/ the whole job on TO the legislature
next winter. 1t would hardly be sup
. ~ ,g
ing 10 become a United States sena-
tor, Governor Deneen would accept
. the post at this time He certainly
/ could not consistently do so in view
| of his renominatiOn by the Illinois re-
. publican primaries. There are those
who say that Senator Cullom's switch
on the second hearing, after having
been defeated for reelection because
of his vote In favor Of Lorimer at the
will resign and permit a six
months sop 10 be given by the
governor for his own unexpired term
and then seek the LOrimer seat which
would continue him in Office unit
1915. Then all the way from New
York comes a word from former Sen
ator A. J Hopkins that he considers
himself entitled TO the place by rea
son OF the primary vote Of four year!
ago.
There are Of course plenty OF mer
in the republican party who would bt
glad TO take Lorimer's place, if onl!
for the time being but the indication.
are that the choice Of the successor
will 90 10 the legislature and that tw,
United States senators will be chosen
next winter.
Meanwhile the people OF Illinois ar,
relieved that the Lorimer case is dis
posed OF and are ready TO forget tn,
entire disgraceful proceeding.