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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26

Baltimore. June 26.-Judge Parker 5
ringing speech in accepting the tenn
porary Craftsmanship OF the democratic
national convention sounded a keynote
for democratic success. II was broad
minded. brainy and eloquent. II spoke
for harmony. 1t riddIed the Chicago
convention. decried the third term
proposition which Theodore Roosevelt
has sought 10 foist upon the country,
and recommended such enactments as
will forever end the third term ambi.
tlon. Judge Parker's recommends
ton that Bryan head the committee
on resolutions was a magnanimOus act
that met with a responsive chord.
Judge Parker termed the Chicago
convention a disgraceful brawl and
charged the republican party with cor
ruption in accepting campaign contri
buttons from the trusts and leyying
high tariff duties in return.
a spirit Of revelry was abroad last
night. While some Of the delegates
sweltered in crowded hotel rooms hold
ing csucuses and discussing the pros
poets Of their presidential favorites
many more Of the visitors joined tht
throngs which paraded the street un
I'll a late hour College yeIls Of tbs
Woodrow Wilson Princeton club and
the "Houn Dog" song Of the Clark en-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
COMMITTEE FOR =.
|. SULLIVAN'S SIDE

Baltimore, June 26.-The Illinois con-
test was the first taken up in a secret
session today of the credentials COM
mittee. Each side was given 45 min
utes to present its case.
The credentials committee at 1880
determined TO ask the convention to
adjourn until S tonight owing to the
inability of the committee TO complete
work on contest cases. Arguments in
the Illinois cases were not concluded
at that time
The 90 Sullivan delegates from 10
congressional districts in Cook county,
Illinois, were seated this afternoon by
the credentials committee by a vote of
40 TO 10 A minority report will be
presented to the convention.
The Sullivan men in the Seventaenth
and Twentieth Illinois districts were
seated, 3S to 13. Sixteen delegates
at-large from Illinois. having eight
votes in the convention, were seated
I by a vote of AZ to g.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26

ade were "Borax Bill" with his ia
nous team Of white mules; the tallest,
shortest and fattest delegates from
Oklahoma. and a group of aged mem
bers of the Jackson Democratic club,
the oldest democratic organization in
existence
Colonel Bryan. while waiting for the
convention TO be called to order, sat
moodily in a seat, with no friends
nearby. He later moved over TO where
Senator Newlands was seated and talk
ed with him.
To feel at home. the members Of the
Oklahoma delegation removed their
coats, and that they were present 10
fight was disclosed when the report OF
the chairman was protested by Alfalfa
BIZ Murray He stood upon chair
and demanded that the delegation be
polled 20 verify the report
The Illinois delegates, arting under
unit rule, cast SIS votes for Alton B .
Parker as temporary chairman Six
in the delegation voted for Bryan. but
the vote stands as the majority die
tates.
Women from four ssates reached Bal
timoTe to oppose proposed woman {
suffrage plank
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
EXECUTIONS ARE
BEGUN IN CHINA

Hong Kong, June 26.-British
troops have been dispatched from
here to guard the frontier, where
they will remain for an indefinite
period.
The city OF Canton is in feraent.
Arms and ammunition were Snug
gled extensively into the province OF
kwsn-Tung. Secret meetings were
held TO organize an uprising in W.
Chow and Canton.
The policy of the government Of
ficials is very unpopular. Executions
are occurring daily. The mayor Of
Pakhoi boasts Of 5000 persons killed
there al one time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
PREPARES BANK OPINION.
FIGHTS LIQUOR TRAFFIC
Anti-Saloon League of Illinois Elects
Officers at Springfield Meeting.

AhIi-SduDh LcdRut Of fIIknOlS httCtS
Officers at Springfield Meeting.
Springfield. ILL.,. June 26.-The fol-
lowing officers we're elected at the
annual meeting of the board of di-
rectors of the Anti-Saloon League of
Illinois:
President; Alfred T. Camps, Jack
sonville.
Vice Presidents-Bishop w. F.
Mcdowell, Chicago; Win B. Ottwell,
CarlinvilIe, and John B. Lennon,
Bloomington.
Secretary-Rev. w. B. Millar,
Morgan Park.
Treasurer-W. w. Bennett, Rock
ford.
intendent-Ernest A. Scro-
gin, Chicago.
Headquarters Chair.
man, Rev. W. A. Smith, Virden; sec
retary, Rev. T. S. Johnson, Chicago;
Bishop G. w. Matthews, Chicago
Rev. George p. Stafford, Chicago;
Rev. NJ. p. Boyton, Chicago; Rev. Ed.
son Reifsnider. Galesburg; Rev
Charles L. Morgan. Elgin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
Tho Weather

Forecast Till 7 p. NJ. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day, not much change in tempera-
ture; light variable winds.
Temperature at a. m, 73. High
est yesterday. so, lowest last night,
Sc.
Velocity Of wind at : a. m, one
mile per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at p. m, 81
at a. m, 70.
Stage OF water. 80, a fall of !
In last "a hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
8 LONDON SUFFRAGETS
ARE GIVEN JAIL TERMS

London, June 26.-Three suffra-
gets. who smashed glass door panels
in ST Phens hall while trying to gain
admission TO the commons last even
ing. were today sentenced each TO two
months Imprisonment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
STATES APPOINT
7COMMITTEEMEN 7

Baltimore, June 26.-Members ot
the new democratic national commit
tee so far selected were announced
today. Included in the list are:
Illinois-Charles BOeschenstein.
Indiana-"ThOmas Taggart.
Iowa-"M. J. Wade
Edwin q. Wood.
Nebraska-'P. L. Hall.
TeXas-Cato Sells.
Wisconsin-'JOseph E. Davis.
"Reelected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
ALLEGED APACHE is HELD
Man Said to BE Paris Bandit Taken
in Montreal.

Montreal, June 26.-Jean Pierre
Darracq, alias Auguste Pierre Pan
dele. alias Marcel Dutale, said to be
one of the most notorious of French
"apaches," charged in France with
robbery and attempted murder of a
gendarme, was arrested here yester-
day by local detectives. The crime Of
which Darracq is accused was COM
mitted in November last, when 1t is
alleged that with an accomplice he
broke into a house and removing a
safe TO the road, broke it open and
secured sss4eo IN gold. A gendaffne
surprised the men and revolver bat
tie followed. One man was arrested,
but Darracq escaped. He was traced
to New York and thence to this city.
Extradition papers are being made
out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
100000 Loss by Fire.

Robinson, H., June 26.--The busi-
ness portion OF Flat Rock, nine miles
southeast of this city, was practically
destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon.
OF 2S buildings composing the busi-
ness district, only the bank and the
William ]. Jones building are stand
ing The fire started in a bakery.
There was no local fire protection
The chemical engine was sent from
this city. The loss will be 100000,
with practically no insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
lehman OUT OF
FEDERAL SERVICE
Solicitor General Resigns in
Order to Be Free During
Coming Campaign.
is A LEADING DEMOCRAT
Possible He Will Get Wickersham's
Berth in the Event His Party
Is Successful.

Washington, June 26.-Frederick
". Lehman, solicitor general of the
United States, has resigned, and it is
understood, the position has been
offered to William NJ. Bullitt of
Louisville, KY. Lehman, who is a
democrat, will, It is said. take an &C
tive part in the coming campaign.
Lehman had been prominently men
toned for a place upon the supreme
court bench and has been regarded
by many as a possibility for attorney
general if democratic administration
should come into power.
WICKERSHAM PROTESTS.
1t is knokn Lehman resigned against
the vigorous protests of Attorney
General Wickersham, who was insis-
tent the solicitor general should re-
tain his Office at least until next
spring. but Lehman could not be per.
suaded Lehman's resignation is
much regretted by Wickersham, who
looked upon him as one of his clos
est advisers.
Lehman completed the corporation
tax case successfully in the supreme
court after Lloyd W. Bowers death
and bore a large part of the prelim
mary work in the preparation of the
government suit against the steel cor
/ poration.
PREPARES BANK OPINION.
| He prepared the opinion upon which
the National City company of New
York proposed as a giant holding com
pany for banks, decided to change it!
plans to meet the approval of the gov
ernment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
81, 900, 900 for a Bride.

London. June 26.-Joseph Stransky,
who recently completed his first sea
son as conductor of the New York
philharmonic society, was married here
yesterday to Miss Johanna Doxrud.
daughter of Captain Doxrud Of the Red
Star liner Lapland, at the German
church, Kensington. 1t is said the
brides aunt, Mrs. Lumas, gave the
couple a million dollars as a wedding
gift They left for a honeymoon in
Switzerland, after which they will go
to New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
HENNINC OFFERS
FEW WITNESSES

Chicago, June 26.-With the COM
pletion today Of the testimony Of
John C. Henning in his suit against
Clarence 5. Funk for $500 for al
legged alienation OF Mrs. Henning ;
affections, the plaintiff rested his
case.
Attempts to make Henning admit
he had -ritten several letters TO his
wife after the suit was filed Iroved
futile
The announcement that the plain
tih would rest his case caused sur
prise. Less than half a dozen Wit
uesses were examined.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
CHINA Rejects A LOAN
Objects to Supervision by Aliens as
Part of Terms.

Washington, June 26.-China re-
jected the 5000, 100000 loan from
the banking group of the six powers,
probably because of the stipulation
for foreign supervision of it's expen-
diture. The proposal for foreign ad-
ministration of the salt monopoly
also has been declined. Four cabi-
net officers of Tang Shao vi party
have offered their designations. These
advices were received today by the
state department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
longs Declare War.

San Francisco, June 26.-War has
again been declared between the Sui
Sing and Ring Kong tongs. The Sui
Signs demanded $4,000 indemnity
for a stolen slave girl This was re-
fused and all the men Of their socf.
city went into hiding except their
armed guards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
Fruit and Vegetables Condemned.

New York, June 26.-The report
of the food inspection department OF
the New York city department of
health shows that since May l the in
spectors have condemned 3,15O,0OO
pounds of fruit and 6 100000 pounds
of vegetables.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
Driven to Suicide by Worry.

Camden, y. j., June 26.-Worry
over the fact that his automobile had
killed a man some time ago is be-
lieved to have been the cause of the
suicide of DR.. Howard ". Hewett. a
well known and wealthy veterinary
surgeon, who shot and killed himself
in his automobile on the outskirts of
this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
Sell Freeport Gas Company.

Freeport, Ill, June 26.-The plant
of the Freeport Gas Light and Coke
company will in a few days be pur-
chased by a Philadelphia syndicate.
The concern has been run by a local
company, with a capital stock OF
5000 900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
Wisconsin Senator Has a
Meeting With Bryan at
Baltimore.
MYSTERY IN THE VISIT
HurrieS Back to Washington
and Refuses to Shed Any
Light on Move.

Baltimore, June 26.-Convention
matters were forgotten for a moment
today when the report became persis-
tent that La Toilette had held a
lengthy conference with Bryan after
the latter's reversal in the temporary
chairmanship fight in the convention
yesterday. II was said that the SEN
ator had discussed in detail a third
party movement and had invited
Bryan to cast in his fortunes with
the new progressive movement.
An AIR OF MYSTERY.
An air of MYSTERY pervaced Bryan
and Nebraska headquarters today. 1t
was neither denied nor affirmed a
conference had been held, but BryaE' S
secretaries and officers of the dele
cation really didn't know" of the
supposed consultation between thr
two men.
WISE. ACKNOWLEDGED
At the Wisconsin delegations head
quarters il was acknowledged the sen
ator had been there and that he would
return today. II was explained, how
ever, that the supposed conference
with Bryan was unlikely, because La
Toilette in the past had always held
sthst-diherencss IN the republican party
should be adjusted within its ranks.
SENATOR REFUSES TO TALK.
Washington, June 26.-La Toilette
UaS hacl in WaSbipgtp, TODAY from
Baltimore and met all inquiries as
TO whether he had conferred with Bry
an that he had absolutely nothing to
say on that subject. Efforts to ge'
the senator TO deny or affirm that he
had conferred with Bryan or Other
leaders on a third party movement
or any other political subject were
met with a CONSISTENT refusal tc
talk about it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
oirI WIN Pistol Routs suroIar

Rockford. Ill. June 26--siiss
Gladys Whitehead. 1S-year-old
daughter of J. B. Whitehead. found
a burglar in her home yesterday and
drove him out at the point of a re-
volver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
Presidents Secretary is
Offered Job as Director
of Campaign.
CHOICE OF CANDIDATE
He Is Regarded as an Import
ant Factor in Winning of
Nomination.

Washington, June 26.-Leaders In
the republican party instrumental in
renominating Taft talked with the
president in favor of the selection OF
Charles D. Hilles. his secretary, as
chairman of the national committee
and active manager of the Taft
campaign.
HIILES BIG FACTOR
The president himself is known to
believe Hilles was a great factor IN
securing his denomination. 1t was
said today he would not formally an
nounce his preference for Hilles un-
til the latter has returned from Chi
cago and had signified a willingness
to take up the work.
FROWNs ON MCKINLEY.
Talk of Mckinley of Illinois, pre-.
convention manager of the Taft
forces. was frOWn upon by EcKin'
ley himself He only undertook tC
/ renominate the president, he has told
( friends, and while he expects to work
! for Taft's reelection, he believes an
other man should be chosen to heaC
/ the national committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrowl
Sun sets 7.35. rises 4:3O Evening
stars: Mars. Jupiter. Mercury. Morn
ing stars: Venus. Saturn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26

ocrats. progressive and conservative.
We now have only one kind, progress
sive, but We find there is a wide diff
ference in the definition of the word
progressive and | DO not define pro-
gressiveness as It is defined by the
majority of this convention. Believ-
ing in harmony, | want to be in har-
mony with the convention, and l de
sire 10 be more free TO represent mi
nority sentiment.
SHES AWKWARD POSITION.
II do not say there will be a M
nori;y report, but it will not look well
for the chairman of the committee to
take in a minority report. II may be
necessary for me to take in a minor.
ity report | do not know that | will
but do not want to place myself
in that awkward position and for tha,
reason | decline"
OPPOSES PERPETUAL DEBATE.
I'VE do not want, and must not have
a perpetual debate b tween. .lthe- can
didate and platform" said Bryan in
advocacy Of his motion postponing ac
tion on the platform until after the
nomination OF the presidential candi
date.
RULES COMMITTEE CONCURS.
BY a vote of % to is the rule!
committee of the convention toda!
agreed TO the plan 10 defer the pres
cntation OF the platform until aftel
the party candidate for president ma.
been nominated. In the absence o
any true indication as 10 whethe
the conservative or progressive
wings of the party would dominate
the convention, it was considered
good policy TO hold back the plat
form in order TO have IL drawn so a
to be acceptable 10 the convention
choice.
STATE CONVENTION UPHELD.
Another important proposition
passed upon by the rules committe
was recognition OF the authority o
state convention to instruct dele
gates to the national conventions il
enforcement Of the unit rule. in the ah
sense OF a specific statute Tn
proposition recognizing the author
ity OF state convention arose he
cause Of the situation In the Obi
delegation.
JAMES PERMANENT CHAIRMAN.
Ollie James was unanimously Chosel
permanent chairman by the committe
on permanent organization. Z. F
Britton. a newspaper man OF Raleigh
y. G, was named for permanent sec
retary, defeating Trey Woodson. o.
roll call. - to IS. WSodson wa
chosen associate secretary.
Senator Culberson OF Texas va
today offered the permanent chair
manship of the convention. and d,
clined it. His health is not goo
and he feared the strain. A prC
: gressive will be named.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26

thusiasts mingled with hurrahs of the
followers of Underwood, Marshall,
Harmon, Burke and Baldwin Mana
gers Of candidates supplied the ammu-
milton for the noise leafiet with
complete words and music Of the
"houn' dog" song was passed out BY a
hoarse male chorus Of Missourians.
Harmon boosters handed out copies Of
the famous hymn. "Blest Be the Tie
That Binds" The leafiet recited the
story of a hymn" told by Governor
Harmon himself. and in II he explain
ed that the singing of this beloved old
tune" 10 a farmers picnic in Ohio re-
turned him 10 the governors chair
The Underwood cry, Underwood. the
psrty's best asset merely made the
claim without tune and the south.
erners quickly realized the importance
Of some sort Of music. Dixie" sup.
piled the need. win With Wilson, -
an ALTERATION supplied by yell and
four-deck poster, was somewhat more
I pretentious than the Marshall designa
ton Of their candidate brought to Bal
timore by 1900 Indiana
/ choice"
Forty real "houn' dawgs- from Al
bemarle county. Virginia. we're in the
parade with which the Clark support
ers preceded the opening Of the con
iyention- Other cuEiosilies in the par
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26

Earlier In the morning when the
committee convened II was reported
Bryan hah sent word that he would
not accept the Craftsmanship. com
mittee, consisting of Senators Ray
ner OF Maryland O'Gorman OF New
York, and Culbersop. of LsXas. was ap-
pointed 10 urge the Nebraskan TO
serve
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
BRTAN's MOTION CARRIES.

Bryan's motion that the presenta-
tion OF the platform be deferred until
after the nominations by the conyen-
tion carried. II tog.
The committee decided 10 recon-
mend this action TO the convention and
adjourned until the convention should
determine the matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26

Rayner seconded the proposition. He
spoke al some length. urging a pro-
gressive platform. particularly in ref
erence 20 the tariff and direct election
OF senators, on which planks there
was found 10 be a division OF sent!-
ment. The proposal would have TO 20
20 the convention II approved by the
committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26

Women from four s. ssates reached Bal
timore to oppose proposed woman :
suffrage plank
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
SHES AWKWARD POSITION.

I'VE do not want, and must not have
a perpetual debate. b tween athe can
didate and platform" said Bryan in
advocacy Of his motion postponing ac-
tion on the platform until after the
nomination OF the presidential candi-
date.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
BISHOP OFFERS PRAYER.

Governor Blanchard of Louisiana
reported the committee on credentials
report would not be ready until S to-
night, and made a motion that the
convention, after hearing several
speakers, adjourn until s o'clock TO-
night The motion prevailed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-26
HAD NOT SEEN SELF.

But can you tell me what Bryan
believes the platform viii con'ain?"
Bryan drew the reporter still closer
20 him and replied with mock serious
ness I've not seen Mr.. Bryan myself
this morning"
Bryan was told that many delegates
believed the vote of yesterday was an
indication the convention was progress
sive and that he would be able to
name the candidate for the presiden
tial nomination
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-03-15
Federation OF VALLEY
TOWN COMMERCIAL CLUBS

Kennewick will unite with the
commercial clubs in the cities and
towns to the west of us throughout
this valley, and as far west as FL
lensburg, in federation which will
be formed to bring about closer CO.
operation in matters for the good
of the valley at large. A more con-
certed plan of publicity will be one
of the matters which the united
clubs will first turn their attention.
M. M. Moulton and A. r. Gardner
represented the local club at meet
ing at North Yakima last Friday
when preliminary steps were taken
toward getting the new federation
on a working basis.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-03-15
6. |. JONES INVENTS CULTlVAToR

Down in the little blacksmith shop
on Front street, an invention was
recently perfected which should fill
a long felt want among the farmers
a cultivator and weeder> which will
stir the soil sufficiently without in
juring the standing crops and which
is operated with the greatest ease.
This implement is the product Of
the mind and hand of G.. L. Jones,
blacksmith.
The invention consists of a set OF
knives that open and close and are
for the purpose of cutting weeds and
cultivating the earth. These are
held in position by a central keel
which prevents the weeder from
sloughing and doing damage to the
standing crops. Mr.. Jones believes
that it will be of great value as an
implement for farmers and that it
will be particularly useful in caring
for corn, potatoes, and Strawberries.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-03-15
LAST NUMBER ON LECTURE
COURSE, FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH

But one number of the High
School lecture course remains to be
put on. the concert by the Apollo
Concert Company, Friday evening,
April 5th, in the high school gym
nasium. The Apollos have a ma
tion-wide reputation as musical en-
tertainers and their rare talent in
performing on the various instru-
ments they play brings the keenest
enjoyment to the listener who ap-
preciates good music. Que charm
ing feature of their entertainments
is the variety of the program pre-
sented, giving numbers especially
pleasing to every taste.
Kennewick has been liberal this
year in its patronage of the lecture
cnurse numbers and the attendance
at this concert should surpass that
of previous entertainments. The
program opens at 8 p. m. and the
tickets are sold at popular prices,
so and 81 cents.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-03-15
LET Us SPRAY

While the Arbor Day committee is
hard at work planning the planting
of 5000 shade trees along the river
front next month, along comes In
spector DeSellem, with his little
magnifying glass, and finds that
the few trees now growing along the
river bank are so badly infected with
bugs and scale of various sorts that
they should be destroyed
Which goes to show that the trees
which are to lie set out next month
should be of such varieties as are
not subject to the various tree pests.
Mr.. DeSellem finds there are three
kinds of scale working on fruit trees
in this section, while the red spider is
attacking many of the shade trees
throughout the city. The inspector
urges that the city prune its trees
this spring and then spray them
thoroughly with lime sulphur solu-
ton. He has already recommend
ed that the city purchace a power
sprayer outfit, and promises to be
on hand at the next council meeting
again to urge that the city dads get
after the bugs.