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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
TAFT SEES PERIL
IN The ELECTION

Beverly, Mass, Oct. 22.-White
house officials last night made public
a letter from President Taft to John
Wanamaker of PHILADELPHIA dealing
with some of the issues OF the cam
paign and thanking Mr.. Wanamaker
in his own behalf and on behalf of
the people of the nation for his "splen.
did work" The presidents letter
deals almost exclusively with the tar
iff and prosperity, which he declared
large.v due to protection.
The letter in part reads:
Wholly apart from the respective
merits of the protective and the tariff
for revenue policies, it must be OBJ
vious to thinking men that so radical
a change cannot be effected without a
period of Teadjustment, the wiping
out of numerous industries which
prosper because they are protected
and which pay good wages to thous-
ands of employees.
Even were it admitted-and I do
not admit it-that ultimately this re-
adjustment would be successful, and
that our present protected and pros
porous industries could be replaced By
others which would thrive without
protection, what of the transition per
iod? How would fare the wage Garner
who was thrown out of employment
for year or more, and who in many
instances would be compelled to learn
new trade?
With plenty of employment, at
good wages and the prices OF food.
stuffs falling in some instances, in
others, about to fall, the wage Garner
is just on the eve of gaTnering his har.
vest, and if the existing conditions
are net changed by political upheav'
al, we will see the balances in the
savings banks grow in the next four
years as never before.
I'VE have experimental in the past
with the tariff theories of our demo
cratic friends. You will recall as clear.
ly as | do the distress which followed
the passage of the Wilson bill Is
there not certain significance in the
! fact that 1t is another Wilson who
would again subject us to such an ex
/ pertinent Wilson and prosperity are
words that refuse to go together il
! our American history.
THE election of a democratic pres
! ident would mean the election of {
democratic senate and house, and tht
/ present congress has proved how sav
ageiy and with what recklessness tht
/ democrats would deal with the tariff
If they were in full control of the ex
ecutive and the legislative branche
of the government. | cannot under
stand how any American voter cal
fail to see that by throwing away hi
vote on the third party, or by votinl
TO put the democrats in power in tn
White house and in congress, he is a
surely counting disaster as is the
small child playing with matches"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
SERvIAN ARMIES
MOVE ON TURKEY

Belgrade, Oct 22.-Four Servia arm
les are advancing slowly into Turkish
territory. but are meeting stubborn
resistance from Turkish troops
general attack on Uskup by Ser
vians is expected today. A Servian
army is approaching Prishtina had
serious engagement yesterday with
10000 Turks and Arnaut irregulars.
The Servian losses were consider
able and those of the Turks are be
lieved to have been very heavy
The Servians captured the entrance
to the pass. The Turks returned and
the Servians passed onto the Plains
of Kossovo.
Athens, Oct 22.-The Turkish army
is fleeing in panic from Dhisikata, on
the way to the Turkish town of Servia
in the north. Greek troops are pursu,
ing, according to a semi-official
ment.
Berlin. Oct. 22-Two hundred Turk
ish soldiers were killed and many ser
iously injured when a train was de
rallied and fell over a step embank
ment on the railroad from Smyrna tc
Aidin.
London, Oct 22.-Greek troops land
ed today at Katarina, Turkish terri
| tory on the Gulf of Salenik, 20 miles
/ from the fortness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
BRESNAHAN WILL
FIGHT DISCHARGE

ST Louis, Oct. 22.-Manager Roger
Bresnahan of the st. Louis NalouaIs
yesterday was discharged as manager
OF the team, according to a friend
when Bresnahan was told he was not
still has three years to run. A man
close to those who control the clu3
declared Bresnahan would make a
fight in the courts 10 compel the club
to respect the contract. Mrs. Helen
Britton, owner Of a majority interest
in the club, President Jones and At
torney Hooker were present when
Bresnahan was discharged.
II is reported the meeting broke up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
COUNTRY JOINS IN
TRIBUTE TO RUCH
Gary Citizens to Build Monu-
ment to Cripple Who Sac
rificed His Life.

Gary, Ind, Oct. 22.-Letters and tel
egrams from every state in the union,
testifying to the heroism Of BILLY
Rugh and expressing regret for the
newsboy hero's untimely death, poured
into Gary yesterday. Hundreds con-
tanned offers of financial assistance in
providing a memorial Several were
accompanied by checks for that pur-
pose.
At a meeting of citizens In Gary
hall last night Mayor T. E. Knots ap-
pointed a committee of three to take
charge Of the memorial project, re-
ceive contributions and make arrange
ments for the erection of monument.
Those appointed are William p. Glea-
sen, chairman, general superintendent
of the Illinois Steel company; A. B.
Keller, secretary-treasurer, president
of the Gary Y. NJ. C. A, and w. A.
Writ, superintendent of the Gary
schools.
Contributions will be received by
Mr.. Keller at the First National bank
in Gary, where those already secured
have been deposited.
Among letters received yesterday
was one from a girls club in Lima,
Ohio, where Miss Ethel Smith, for
whose life BILLY Rugh sacrificed his
leg, and eventually his own life. for
merly lived. The girls pledged them
selves to contribute $500 to the memo
rial fund
J. Hamilton Lewis of Chicago, demo-
cratic candidate for United States SEN
ator, wrote: Congratulations to you
and the patriotic Christian people who
have made the world behold that in
America real heroes, who suffer and
die for their fellow men, are praised
and glorified beyond warriors and
kings"
Another letter was from Mrs. Abbie
Farwell-Ferry of Lake Forest, Ill. She
enclosed a check for IS, stating that
she is widow and lost her only son
short time ago by the same disease
that caused Rugh's death-pneumonia
Charles Smith. father of Ethel Smith
was at the meeting last night. He made
a short address, eulogizing the dead
newsbOy hero.
BY this act / am the happiest man
in the United States tonight" he said
/ My daughter is better now than she
/ has been since the operation. She wal
taken downstairs this evening and ate
dinner with the family for the frs
time since she was burned"
: The Gary common council last might
passed the following resolution:
I Whereas, The Almighty Providenc CO
has removed from us William Rugh
and. whereas, in departing from this
life he showed the highest spirit o
true heroism in sacrificing his life tina
another, a total stranger to him, nigh
live; and, whereas, the honor and re
spect of the community and the entir,
world are due him
Therefore. We, the members Of tn,
/ common council Of the city Of Gary. il
which he lived. do By these resolution
acknowledge in a small way the homo
due his memory"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
MILITIA CALLED
TO END GAMBLING

Hammond, Ind, Oct. 22.-Company
". Third infantry, Indiana national
guard, arrived this morning prepared
Il March on Mineral Springs race
track to suppress alleged gambling in
connection with a racing meet.
Forty members OF Company +, Third
Infantry, national guard, are enroute
from South Bend.
The militia took charge of the track
nd prevented races today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
GIRL TO TESTIFY
AGAINST JOHNSON

Chicago. Oct. 22.-The federal grand
Jury today began investigation Of the
Jack Johnson-Lucile Cameron AFFAIR
in the hope OF establishing a charge
that the pugilist had violated the
Mann act by causing the Cameron girl
and other young women 70 be brought
90 the city for Illegal purposes.
Lucille Cameron and her mother
were the first witnesses. The mother
pleaded with the girl to tell all she
knew OF her relations with the negro.
Lucille. according TO plans, will tell
the jury her relations with the negro
Immediately after her mother has
completed her testimony.
Jack Curley. the fight promoter.
wanted as witness. appeared in
court today.
A rumor gained circulation that Lu-
Gle Cameron has agreed to return TO
Minneapolis and give up Johnson.
F. L. Danielson, q white saloonkeep-
or at whose home Johnson and the
Cameron girl are said TO have lived for
two weeks. was called as a witness.
Mayor Harrison ordered all music
and other entertainment in Jack John
sons cafe stopped. Search was made
today for colored woman employed
at Johnson's cafe who said she shot
the champion in the foot several days
ago Johnson denies the report. Fed.
Cral authorities are investigating a re.
port that there is in existence a clear
ing house in Chicago for procuring
white girls for well-to-do negroes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
WILSON A WRITER
OF OWN LETTERS

Princeton. n. j. Oct 22.-Besides
being his own tailor and valet, Cover
nor Wilson today demonstrated he
could be his own stenographer and sec
Tetary He dictated a numOer Of let
tcrs to his stenographer and sent him
away 10 transCribe them Then he die
tated number OF letters 10 himself.
lie has written shorthand since boy.
lie brought forth an old.fashioned type
writer. constructed for a right-hand-
er.' Gs he described It. He pounded
out letters at measured speed. address
ed envelopes, folded letters, licked
stamps, and mailed them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
The Weather

Forecast Till 7 p. m. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Fair tonight and Wednesday. contin-
ued cold tonight, rising temperature
Wednesday.
Temperature at a. m, 43. Highest
yesterday, 81, lowest last night, 43.
Velocity Of wind at a. m, 10 miles
per hour.
Precipitation. 109 inches.
Relative humidity at p. m, 92, at
Z a. m, IS.
Stage OF water, 3.s, a rise Of 2 in
last "a hours.
JIM. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today to noon tomorrowO
Sun sets 5:1o. rises 6:21. Evening
stars: Mercury. Venus, Mars. Jupiter
Morning star: Saturn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
May Use Voting Machines.

Springfield, Ill, Oct 22.-The su-
preme court ordered a writ of manda-
mus compelling the election commits
s:oners Of Chicago to furnish all cleo
ton precincts with ballot boxes and
voting booths. Voting machines can
be used in such precincts as the COM
Eissioners have selected or may select
for installation, but each voter must
have the option OF voting ballots or
Tachine without a suggestion by the
judges of election as 10 which method
he should use.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
RUSSIAN CROWN PRINCE
IN A SERIOUS CONDITION

St Petersburg Oct. 22.-The Rus
sian crown prince, Grand Duke Alexis,
is seriously ill at the imperial hunting
lodge , Spala, Russian Holland, as
the result of an accident while hunt
ing Oct. Is. The crown prince is only
eight years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
Mysterious Death,

Chicago, Oct. 22.-At the inquest to
day on the death of Charles Hopper, 50,
a dealer in commercial paper, develop
ed a mystery surrounding the manner
in which he received bullet wound in
the brain. The widow testified he us
ually carried a small satchel in which
he frequently carried large sums of
money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
Recalls a Witness Who
Shows Gamblers Con-
spiracy Existed.
ROSE IS QUOTED
Attorneys on Both Sides Are
Surprised at the Action of
Justice G0ff.

New York, Oct 22.-The defense in
the Becker trial rested at noon with
out calling Becker to the stand. JUS
tice Goff declined to let the defense
rest and reopened the case without
motion from counsel in order TO take
further testimony along the line of an
alleged conspiracy against Becker by
Rose, Webber, Vallon and Schepps.
Jack Sullivan was recalled by the
court.
Sullivan had previously testified for
the defense.
There were certain questions put
by the defense TO this witness which l
excluded before said Judge Goff to
Mcintyre, counsel for the defense. 81
now permit you to put those ques-
tons"
Mcintyre declined, as he preferred
to let the case stand. Despite McIn-
tyres vigorous objections, Goff direct
ed the district attorney to ask the wit
ness questions lin the interest of the
defense"
What did Rose say to you in the
council room?" asked the district at
torney of Sullivan.
He said self-preservation was the
first law of nature. | had to testify
against Becker to save my life"
What did Webber say"
DEATH ENDS WORRY.
He said. I'm the happiest man in
the world. That -- Rosenthal
is dead. and | don't have to worry
about him getting me now. Jack, ii
has all been fixed up by the district at.
torney for you to corroborate us when
we testify. We are all Jews. What
do we care about that dutch Becker
anyhow"
Sullivan testified he told Rose he
would rather go to Jail six years than
TO swear Becker's life away. Mcintyre
said, after recess. 81 am not ready tC
sum up. | will leave the court room
first. None of us seems to know where
matters stand"
Justice Goff declared the case clos
ed for both sides at 8 O'Clock.
Both sides will sum up tomorrow
Goff will charge the jury Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
TRANSPORT PRAIRIE us
FINALLY REPORTED SAFE

Washington, Oct. 22.-The naval
transport Prairie. with 750 marines.
which had not been heard from since
Oct. 2. and for whose safety fears had
been entertained, arrived safe at San
Domingo city last night It had not
reported to Washington because OF cut
cables at San Domingo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
TRAGEDY IN RESTAURANT
Man Fatally Stabs Companion and
Then Suicides In ST. Louis.

Then Suicides In St. Louis.
st. Louis, Oct. 22.-Before 200 pat
rons of popular cafe here last night,
we'll dressed, unidentified man sud-
denly drew a butcher knife from his
pocket and stabbed to death his woman
with the same instrument. The wo-
man, who was fashionably dressed and
Wore diamonds and other jewels, also
is unidentified. The man had a post
card in his pocket addressed to L. d.
Morell, East st. Louis and signed by
Hannah c. Kelly, Dayton, Ohio The
couple had been in the cafe quietly
drinking for half an hour before the
tragedy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
stahs Hushand purlno Niohtmare.

Evansville, Ind, Oct 22-Seized
with q nightmare Sunday night, Mrs
Ada Jones grabbed a pair OF scissors
and stabbed her husband The hus-
band screamed, neighbors rushed in
and Mrs Jones was arrested In spite
Of her story she was fined in police
court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
BANKER is KILLED
IN AUTO PLUNGE

Elgin, Ill, Oct. ga. C. Glassburn,
a banker of Tampico, Ill, was killed
early today when his automobile
plunged off a bridge at the foot of
steep incline eight miles southeast of
here. Three others were seriously in
jured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
cIapp COMMITTEES Recesses.

Washington. Oct 22.-No witnesses
will be examined today by the Clapp
committee. A number OF witnesses
have been subpoenaed for tomorrow.
Clapp said it was probable after to-
morrow's hearing the committee will
adjourn until after election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
eIeson indicted for Murder.

Middleton, n. Y, Oct. 22-Burton W.
Gibson, a New York lawyer, was in
dicted today for murder in the first
degree. accused OF killing a client, Mrs
Rosa Szabo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
Woman Falls Dead on stairway.

Kewanee, Ill, Oct. 22-While de-
scending stairway at her home here
Mrs. Daniel Whisker fell dead from
heart disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
Rohe1 Barr Dead

London, Oct. 22.-Robert Barr, the
Scottish novelist. is dead. He was an
honorary NJ. a. of the University of
Michigan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
DECLARES MAN is KIMMEL
Surgeon Who Operated on Claimant
Says Eyes Changed.

st. Louis, Mo, Oct. 22.-The defense
in the suit to collect two $4,000 in
surance policies on the life of George
A. Kimmel, had its inning here yas-
terday. At the morning session OF
court, DIR. Loren Wilder of Chicago,
who last spring performed an opera
tion on the head of the claimant, tes-
titled that an old injury to the mans
head had caused insanity and that
similar Injuries had been known to
cause the color of the victims eyes
to change. Both the mother and sis
ter of Kimmel have frequently said
that one reason for refusing to recog-
nize the ex-convict as Kimmel was that
the eyes of the former prisoner were
rot the color of KimmePs at the time
ot his disappearance. In the after.
noon Mrs. w. f. Lardner OF Duluth.
Mimi, testified that for five years she
vas Kimmels sweetheart at Niles.
Mich, and that when she visited the
nian in the Auburn, n Y, prison she
instantly recognized him as the miss
ing Kansas bank cashier Mrs Kate
w Noble of Niles said she had visited
the Auburn prisoner and was confident
he was the missing man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22

in a row and that there would be an
other conference. Bresnahan today
would not admit he knew Of any ac-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
Federal Officers Are De-
serting to Join Rebel
Leader.
CRISIS BELIEVED NEAR
Demand of Government for
Surrender of Vera Cruz Is
Refused.

washington, OCL. ZZ.-AOVlCeB luQl-
cate the battle for the possession Of
Vera Cruz will begin today If it has
not already started Representations
OF the Madero government assured the
United States It would safeguard
American property.
Mexico City, Oct. 22.-While the
rebel movement under Felix Diaz is
generally regarded here as dwindling
IN strength, there is a strong suspi-
Con that many government officials
as well as army men simply are await
ing the trend Of events 10 espouse the
winning side. The result of the ex-
pected conflict between rebels and fed
erals az Vera Cruz is awaited anxious.
ly on all sides
REFUSES TO SURRENDER.
Vera Cruz, Oct 22.-Demand for the
surrender OF the city was sent yester-
day by General Beltran, federal com
mander Diaz, replying, said he was
sorry the situation would compel him
10 offer forcible defense He asked
Beltran TO Ak a time for the evacua.
ton OF non-combatants Beltran mott.
fed the American consul he would not
attack the city before the lapse OF "a
hours and that in the meantime Amer.
icans should seek safety.
q. =. WARNING.
Captain Hughes. commander OF the
cruiser Des Moines. warned the fed
eral naval commander that any breach
Of a promise not to participate nor
fire In the direction OF the city would
he considered hostile act toward the
United States There is strong Opin
iou IN the city that the federals ulti
rlately will Join tho Diaz movement
Monterrey. Oct. 22-Thirty federal
officers, including captains and lieuten
ants Of several regiments stationed
here, deserted today 10 Join Diaz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22

Coal Miner Cuts His Throat
Taylorville. Ill, Oct 22.-Anton
Yuknis, coal miner, killed himself
by cutting his throat with a razor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-25
ARLINGTON

n. J. Jones was in Rutland Mon
day.
Mrs. r. b. Leake of Albany came
Tuesday to open the home for the
summer.
Enos Lathrop of Bennington spent
Sunday with his mother, Mrs. May
Lathrop.
Mrs. Mary Adams of Bennington
spent Sunday with her sister, Miss
Florence Holden.
Miss Davidson the nurse, who cared
for Miss Anna Cullinan left for her
home in Albany last week
Percy Lathrop, who has been Wis
iting his mother. Mrs. May Lathrop,
has returned to his work in Albany.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Buck and
daughter. Alice. visited the formers
parents Sunday in South SALISBURY
Mrs. lone Phillips, who has spent
the winter in Waterbury, Conn. re
turned here Wednesday for the sum
mer.
Miss Florence Foster, who has beer
visiting her cousin, Mrs H. d. LaBatt
returned Saturday to her home il
Cuttingsville,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-25
SYNDICATE

Most of the farmers have finished
sugaring and report fairly good sea-
son.
Oscar Wyman Of Cambridge was at
the home of George Bentley one day
last week
Mr.. Hitchcock of Manchester was
in town Monday looking after the
telephone line.
DR.. Gleason of North Bennington
was in town Monday to see c. r.
Woodland, who is quite Ill.
Miss Belle Gregory who has
been visiting out Of town returned
home one day this week.
Report is that George Skidmore of
the west part of the town has sold
his farm to parties from Troy.
/. NJ. Bentley Of Sunderland was in
town the early part Of the week,
shearing sheep at G. R. Woodlands.
The Green River Valley grange will
hold its regular meeting Tuesday eve
ming. There are seven candidates tc
take the first and second degrees.
Mr.. Ball has been returned to this
charge for another year. He occu
pied the pulpit last Sunday and
preached very interesting sermon
Mrs. Harmon Bentley who has beer
in the Samaritan hospital for tbs
past two weeks returned home OF
Saturday. The operation was sue
cessful and she is doing as well al
could be expected at this writing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-25

fathers farm in the northern part OF
the town.
Ray Bentley was in the east side of
this town attending to some insurance
business.
Charles Richard had a hay barn
burn last week on the west side OF
the town.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Buck of West
Arlington called on A. B. Coney and
family Sunday afternoon.
Road Commissioner Hayes is get
ting the machine in order for the
spring work on the roads.
John Wilmoth was in town last
week making arrangements to rent
his farms for the coming year.
Mrs. F. A. Sickle spent one day
last week with her daughter, Miss
Bessie at Burr and Burton seminary
Mrs. S. Randall had the misfortune
to fall and fracture her wrist. She il
with her daughter, Mrs Oscar Wy
man in Cambridge, n. Y.
Silas j. Hurd, formerly of Sandgat'
an old soldier of the civil war passed
away at his daughters home in Sun
derland Mr.. Hurd has been very
feeble for quite a few years The re
mains were taken to Rupert GENE
terry.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-25
EAST ARLINGTON

Austin Seeley's condition remains
about the same.
Verne Blodgett of Forestdale visit
ed relatives in town on Tuesday
Truman Martin has resumed work
on his new residence on Main street.
Miss May Shufiletoh visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Farand Dean in Walling
ford over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ross Of
SALISBURY were recent visitors al
Mrs n. l.. Schutt's.
The Foresters' fair commenced or
Tuesday evening and will continue
until Friday evening.
Mrs. William Andrew and Mrs. lie
ma Nutting passed part Of the day
Thursday in Bennington.
Harry Grout of the Albany Bust
ness college spent Sunday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Grout.
Mrs. Ralph Gaul and daughter An
ma of North Bennington are guests
at the home of her sister, Mrs. C. A
Fields.
Mrs. Norman Madison and daugh
ter of Glastonbury visited at tn
home Of the formers son Norman Of
Monday
George Mcdonald of South Shafts
bury has been assisting in the car
of his father. E. Mcdonald, the pas
few days.
Elihu Mcdonald had strok
of apoplexy Sa turday and is very lo'
at this writing with no hopes OF hi
recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Haskins an
daughter OF Bennington are In tow
called here by the Illness OF Mr.
Haskins' father. Elihu Mcdonald.