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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
MEXICAN BANDITS REPULsED.
COLUMBUS SHAFT
UNVEILED TODAY

Washington June s.-Enthusiasm
today over the uHveiling of a mag
nificent memorial fountain erected
by congress before union station to
Christopher Columbus. who opened
the western hemisphere to ciyiliza-
tion, was Tiyalled only by the in
auguration of a president 1t is es-
timated one hundred thousand visit
ors are here, half of whom are
knights of Columbus, from different
states OF the union. Conspicuous at
the uHveiline exercises was President
Taft. surrounded by his cabinet.
members Of congress, justices of the
supremt court and diplomatic corps.
The president spoke praises of the
man that made the United States pos
sible. Victor J. Bowling. justice of
the supreme court Of New York, de-
liyered the oraJiou, after which the
Italian ambassador released Ameri-
cans flags covering a statue OF Col
umbus surmounting the fountain A
procession OF military and civic
spleEdor accompanied the exercises.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
DEATH MAY ROB GATES
HEIR OF HIS HERITAGE

Elgin, June S.-Henry Rockwell
Baker, nephew of the late multimil-
lionaire, John w. Gates, is believed
TO be dying of quick consumption. He
is a boy in years and has before him
a definite and assured opportunity
to earn a fortune of s250,0OO in four
years.
BY the terms of his dncle's will
Baker was to get his quarter of a
million if he was graduated FROM
college without marrying or getting
into trouble. He mapped out his ca
reer and was determined to get the
fortune.
But he has been i'll of late and af-
ter many consultations, the most
skilled physicians have been obliged
10 admit that the young man is
stricken with tuberculosis and that
there is slight chance for his recov-
cry.
AS soon as his uncles will was
read young Baker ceased his atten-
tions TO a girl TO whom he was said
to be engaged and prepared TO buckle
down to hard work at college. The
girl, it was understood, agreed 20
wait
10 stop the progress of the disease
1t IS believed that Baker will be sent
TO a curative climate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
SECRET ASTOR SAFE IS
OPENED: HIDE CONTENTS

New York, June S.-The late Colonel
John Jacob Astor possessed one safe
of which he alone knew the combina-
ton, and therein, absolutely secured
from fire and burglars, reposed such
secrets of affairs or fortune as he de
sired to conceal from his most intimate
confidant.
This strong box, which was hard
ened to the point of resistance even
to electrical contact, had reposed for
several years in the personal office of
Colonel Astor. Only he knew the COM
bination and not until recently were
his executors able to open it. EX-
perts worked in vain to find the com.
bination, as did steel drill men.
The safe was finally forced open by
the aid of acetyline gas, chisels and
files. What was found within the steel
box is a mystery which the trustees
refuse to clear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
CO. A MEN TO QUALIFY
FOR MARKSMEN'S TEAM

The final preliminary shoot of the
Company A men will be held at Pope
range tomorrow, and the showing
made at that time will largely deter
mine the personnel Of the team which
will represent the company in the
state shoot in this city next Sunday.
Twelve companies will participate
in this match, five men from each
company, in addition to the regimental
staff team, making d total of about IS
marksmen. Three men of last year
champion team will represent the 10
cal company this year, Dunavin, He
deem and Baldwin. OF the men now
trying for the two vacancies, Peder-
son and Friberg are showing little
more class than the rest, and very
likely will make the team. Company
A no~ holds the cup, which was won
in similar contest last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
MANY CARS ARE WRECKED
IN BOSTON'S RAIL STRIKE
CHICbGOAN SLAIN
IN THE FAR SOUTH

Washington. June S.-Attoruey Fred.
erick Pierpont Shaw, representative OF
the Chicago Tile and Trust company,
who was acting under the orders OF
the federal court for the northern dis.
trail American Commercial company
was assassinated June at Black
River, Triona, Honduras. The Ameri
can legation, in reporting the matter
to the state department. states that
the assassin, who was named, has been
captured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
SUBMARINE CUT
IN TWO AND sunk
French Craft, Carrying Crew of
25, in Collision With Battle
ship St. Louis.
is THE SIXTH TO BE LOST
Smaller Vessel Suddenly Comes to
Surface Directly Under Bow
of Its Destroyer.

Cherbourg, June S.-The French
submarine Nendemaire was cut in
two and sunk today in collision
with the battleship st. Louis. 1t is
feared the crew of &c were drowned.
The collision occurred during prac-
tice maneuvers of the French fleet.
The battleship was steaming along
quietly along when the submarine
suddenly appeared under the bows of
the warshinp. There was no time to
avoid a collision and the st. Louis
struck the submarine with terrific
force. Wrecking vessels are at the
scene endeavoring to raise the sub
marine which sank in % fathoms.
SIXTH LOST BY FRENCH.
The Vendemaire is the sixth craft
of this type to be lost by the French.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
FDER ALTON IN sssION.
GEORGETOWN RECORDS
SEVERE EARTH SHOCKS

WashingtOn, june ~ seismO-
graph at Georgetown university has re-
corded earth shocks almost contin-
uously since yesterday morning.
The vibrations at times we're of ex-
traordinary violence. Scientists be-
lieve they were destructive. IT Is
estimated the disturbance wa7 2,A00
miles from Washington.
Seattle, Wash, June Belching
Of an Alaskan volcano was recorded
on the seismograph at the Univer-
sity of Washington from noon yes
terday until ! this morning The
disturbance was almost continuous.
The record is not of an earthquake,
hut of an eruption.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
ROOSEVELT HAS
AGREED TO COME
Conference of Chicago Leaders
Decide That He Should Di-
rect Fight.
FLINN Is A MAN OF PEACE
Pittsburgher Declares He Is Not a
Rough House Artist-Carries
No WrenChes.

Chicago. June S.-ACcording to
those close in touch with develop
ments at Roosevelt headquarters,
where a conference between Dixon,
Perkins, Finn anda majority of the
Roosevelt members of the national
committee continued through the
greater portion of the day. 1t was
decidecided to have Roosevelt come
to Chicago as soon as possible. 1t
Was also reported Borah and others
determined that opposition be made
on all Taft contested delegates be-
ginning Monday. Roosevelt was said
to have been in personal communica-
tion by telephone with Dixon and
Perks.
FLYNN Is NOISELESS.
William Finn of Pittsburgh, a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08

Roosevelt leader whose coming was
heralded by reports of possible
demonstration. arrived today.
Il am not here to start a rough
house or to throw monkey wrench
into the steam roller said Finn.
Il am here to do what ! can to fur
ther the nomination of Roosevelt" ."
He further said that if the friends of
Roosevelt advise him his presence is
necessary in Chicago he surely would
come.
PLEA>ES MCKINLEY.
Mckinley, fro mTaft headquarters,
issued a statement in which he as
serted the presence of Roosevelt
would only add to the majority
which Taft will secure"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
EXCITING MIXUP
IN BARROW CASE

Los Angeles, Cal. June S.-Pande-
monium reigued for a time in tho
bribery trial OF Clarence Darrow soon
after the opening Of court, when fouI
attorneys. six judges and the witness
we're trying 10 make themselves heard
az the same time.
Bert Franklin, the states witness,
vas undergoing a severe grilling
when Attorney Appel for the defense
was given a sharp retort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
STEAM ROLLER MAY CAUSE
BREAK IN THE COMMITTEE
The Weather

Forecast Till p. NJ. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Unsettled weather. Showers to-
night or Sunday; warmer, with light
to moderate southerly winds.
Highest temperature yesterday,
66; lowest last night, 49; tempera-
ture at a. m. Sc.
Wind velocity, s miles an hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at Z p. m. SO,
at a. n. AS.
River stage SO feet, a change Of
i foot.
J. VI. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
Policemen Trying to Break
Up Riots Are Badly
Beaten.
NUMBER ARRESTS MADE
Philadelphia Judge Issues Order
Restraining Federation from
Causing WaIkout.

Boston, Mass. June S.-RiotiuI
broke out again last night in con-
nection with the strike of employees
of the Boston elevated street rail-
way company. which began yester-
day morning. Disturbances occurred
in Cambridge and South Boston. In
one outbreak in Cambridge, three po-
licemen were badly beaten and a re-
rolver shot was fired at the conductor
OF stalled car. Several arrests were
made.
But EIGHT OPPOSED STRIKE.
1t was announced during the fore
noon that the actual vote in favor o;
strike was 1,3S9 to s. The strike
committee claims that up to the time
of calling the strike yesterday 500
men had signed union papers and
had paid initiation fees. At the
same time, the company issued
statement that $500 employees were
still loyal and that every effort
would be made to keep the car sys-
tenn in operation. Four hours after
on nearly all lines but with about
half of the usual frequency.
GUARDS ATTACKED.
Clashes between employees who
continued in the service and others
wearing street railway uniforms but
not numbers took place often during
the forenoon. Cambridge was the
| 3 a l. i
that time. The men rushed down
! into the Harvard square station of
! the subway and tried to push through
! the turnstiles. Two of the guards
! grappled with them and were cut and
! bruised The police arrested ten
men, all Of whom said they we're for
mer employees.
A man giving his name as Chris
| Santas, from Indianapolis, who said
he had recently come here to help
| the strike. was arrested near Harvard
college for cutting a trolley rope.
! ENJOIN FEDERATED COMMITTEE.
Philadelphia, Pa, June S.-Judge
| Bregy, in common pleas court here
yesterday issued an injunction re-
| straining federated committees of the
| brotherhoOds of trainmen, conductors
/ firemen and engineers from taking
any action that may lead to a strike
on the lines of the Pennsylvania rail-
roads east of Pittsburgh and Erie
because of alleged grievances.
ENGINEER FILES PETITION.
The injunction was issued on petit
tion of John S. Memphill. an engi-
neer. whose home is in WEI Phila-
delphia. In his petition, he claims
that the Brotherhood of Engineers
and Firemen, of which he is MEM
Der, has no legal right to participate
in the conferences of the brother
hoods which are now going on in this
city.
FDER ALTON IN SSSION.
The federated committee numbers
about $50 members and has been
holding sessions at frequent inter
walls here for some time. The prin-
cipal difference between the company
and the men is over a request that
steam railroad engineers be employ
ed on a certain percentage of all
electric trains running between New
York city and Newark, y. j.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
NEGROES Are Killed and
Soldiers Injured in Lat
est Engagement.
U. S. MARINESON SCENE
Native Forces Withdraw When
Former Appear to Guard
Mine Property.

Santiago, June s. Four negro in
surgents were killed and four SOL
diers we're wounded in an engage
ment at Carload del Rosario today.
The Cuban forces garrisoning the
Firmesa mine withdrew when the
United States marines were landed.
Washington, June S.-Cuba's ad-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
HOUSE BALKS ON REPEAL
OF CANADA RECIPROCITY

Washington, June S.-The house
ways and means committee reported
in favor Of agreeing TO the senate's
amendments TO the metal tariff bill
relating 20 pigiron and chromium but
refused 10 aCceed to a repeal Of Ca
madam reciprocity and a proposal for
a universal duty of 50 per ton on
print paper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08

mission il is facing a critical situa-
ton, coupled with President Gomez S
manifesto calling for volunteers,
focuses attention upon what progress
will be made the next few days to-
ward putting down the rebellion.
Upon this depends the disposition of
> 900 troops, which are ready to en-
lark for Cuba on an hours notice.
MEXICAN BANDITS REPULSED.
GuadalajaTa. Mexico, June s.
The Camp Cinco Mines company, a
New York corporation, was attacked
yesterday by bandits, who were re-
pulsed after a fight in which two ban
dts were killed and several on each
side wounded. The Cinco mines are
property of the Marcus Daily estate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
Lamea ]. Hill Resians.

Tacoma, Wash June s.-Louis ".
Hill who recently resigned as presi-
dent Of the Great Northern railway,
said he had received a telegram from
his father James J. Hill, stating that
he resigned as chairman Of the board
Of directors Of the Great Northern in
favor Of Louis " Hill,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
.25 ARE KILLED IN
CARD CAME FIGHT

Nashville, Tenn, June S.-A spe-
cial to the Banner says 25 foreign
ers and mountaineers were killed last
night at Dante, Va, in fight over
a card game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
FOR INVESTIGATION OF
A RAISE IN COAL PRICE

Washington, June S.-The inter-
state commerce committee fayorably
reported to the house today resolu-
tion for an investigation of the re-
cent advances in the high price of
hard coal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
USE ENGINE TO GATHER
FLOWERS: 2 MEN KILLED

Covington, Ky, June S.-TWO
rcundhouse men on the Chesapeake
& Ohio. near here, borrowed q loco
motive to pick flowers for their wives
early today, and shortly afterwaTd
we're killed in q collision with an
other locomotive. Both engines
we're demolished and three other
zen Injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
KNIGHTS TempIar 70 Elect.

The annual election OF officers for
Rock Island commandery No. Is.
knights Templar, will take place in
the lodge rooms next Monday night.
Various business matters will also re-
ceiye the attention Of the lodge at
that time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
Admits Embezzlement

Chicago. June ,s.-Royal A. Coash.
former assistant postmaster at Vii
miugton. H.. pleaded guilty to en-
bezzliug SSS2 from the Wilmington
postotfiCe. before Federal Judge Car
penter. His sentence was deferred for
two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
To Present Harmon.

Columbus. Ohio, June s.-Gover
nor Harmon today confirmed the re-
port that 81. A. Daugherty, an at
torney OF Lancaster. Ohio, will name
him for the presidency at the Balti-
more convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
WHEY DecIines Offer.

Washington, June s.-Dr. Wiley,
former chief OF the bureau of chem
istry, today declined the city of Bos-
toms offer 10 become chairman of its
yard Of health
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
EIees Hospital for Suicide.

Lincoln June s.-Martin Duttlinger
escaped from ST. Clara hospital and
drowned himself in Salt creek. He was
a retired farmer. so years old. Three
weeks ago his wife cut his throat Ar
terWard she set fire to the house and
was burned 10 death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
Recess for Baltimore.

Washington. June S.-Representatiye
Underwood, democratic leader, indi-
Gated no recess would be taken for the
Chicago convention, but three-days'
recess would be taken for the Balti.
more convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
chasselI Has 1000 Majority.

Dcg Moines, Iowa, June 8.-Com-
plete returns from all counties except
Dubuque today seemed to indicate F..
d. ChasselI, republican. is nominated
for secretary Of state At Mondays
primaries by 1000 majority.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
Minister Held for Murder.

New Sweden, Me, June S.--RcY.
Charles Emelius, a Lutheran minis
ter. WIS arrested today, accused OF
killing his father-in-law, August Jac-
Obsen, in June, 1911.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
Watson is Bound Over.

Augusta Ga, June s-Thomas Wat
son. former populist leader and presi
dental candidate. was bound over un-
der $500 BOND here for sending obscene
matter through the mails.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today TO noon tomorrow
Sun sets 100. rises 4.2S. Evening
Stars: Mars. Jupiter Morning stars:
Venus. Mercury, Saturn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
Wire Sparks

Columbus, OhiO-Ohio'S fourth
constitutional convention completed
it's work and took a recess until Aug.
%, the date now set for sine die ad-
journment.
London-The May statement of
the board of trade shows increases
of S5,992,50O in imports and
S6,OSS,0OO in exports. The principal
increases in the imports were in raw
cotton and food, and food and and raw
material made up the gains in the
exports.
London-The threatened national
strike of transport workers has been
postponed again. Employers said
they would not be able to reply TO
the governments proposals before
Monday and the strike leaders decid-
ed 10 defer further action until
Tuesday.
Lisbon-Members OF the Panama,
Pacific exposition commission were
enthusiastically received on their ar,
rival here. The matter of forming
a new cabinet was deferred unit the
departure of the commissioners for
Madrid Saturday to permit the out
going government to entertain the
visitors according to the prepared
program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08

tion Of Thersin OF South Dakota TO
exclude all three contesting delega-
uons was defeated. The second Flor
ida district was credited TO Taft. The
third district was won by Taft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
REAL SCRAP IN GEORGIA.

The Roosevelt committee, in a state
ment this afternoon indicated all the
Roosevelt strength will be centered
against seating the contesring Taft
delegates from Georgia. The big
fight will come with the calling Of the
Georgia contests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08


exclude all three contesting delega-
tions was defeated The second Flor
ida district was credited 10 Taft. The
third district was won by Taft.
REAL SCRAP IN GEORGIA.
The Roosevelt committee, in a state
ment this afternoon indicated all the
Roosevelt strength will be centered
against seating the contesring Taft
delegates from Georgia. The big
fight will come with the calling Of the
Georgia contests.
NOTHING DOING FOR COLONEL.
As il appeared to unsentimental
politicians last night the republican
presidential contest is a case of the
steam roller versus George W Per-
kins and William Finn of Pitts
burgh.
Contests involving "a seats in the
national convention-16 Alabama
and eight Arkansas deleGates-wer
decided by the national committee
Yesterday.
The Roosevelt contestants for
these p seats were turned down.
Only in one case. however. were the
iaCtiOual lines drawn, and then not
i'm strict conformity with the gener-
ally udcrstoOd prejudices of commit
teemen respecting the candidates for
the presidential nomination But in
seating the TAFT delegates from the
Ninth Alabama district the Roose-
welt leaders see determination on
the part Of the Taft forces To run the
steam roller with the abandon of a
crowd OF midnight Joy riders and
A11'''sr- as hepdless OF red fights and
open bridges.
TNENPECTED UNANINTTY.
Until the Ninth Alabama district
was reached contesting delegates
! were thrown out, with a unanimity
! that was entirely unexpected In
/ lining up the Roosevelt members Of
I the committee with the Taft mem
F hers on cases that had no merit SEN
ator Borah, the man in command on
the field, paved the way for accen-
tuating the injustice" that will be
charged when the power of the ma
jority shows itself repeatedly at lat
r or stages. The Idaho senator. how
ever, did not please some Of the
. Roosevelt leaders back in the colo
nels headquarters, they believing
that the strategic thing was to
stand solidly for all their contestants
from the start and thus emphasize
at every step the cruel force Of the
steam roller.
NAKED THEFT" SAYS ROOSEVELT.
Oyster Bay, y. Y. June s.
There is one district in Alabama
which represents naked theft" was
all Roosevelt cared TO say today re-
garding yesterdays work of the ma
/ tional committee. Roosevelt indicat-
ed he was preparing a statement to
be issued later in the day and that
II would be a peppery one.
KENYON MAY NAVE CUMNINS.
Des Moines, Iowa. June S.-Senator
Kenyon may nominate Cummins for
president at Chicago if plans discussed
by the senior senator's friends ma
teriaiize.
Kenyon IS not a delegate. but no dts-
fculty is expected in procuring a proxy
tor him,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
kENloN NAY NAVE CUMMI>s.

Des Moines, Iowa, June S.-Seuator
Kenyon may nominate Cummins for
president at Chicago if plans discussed
by the senior senator's friends ma
teriaiiZe.
Kenyon IS not a delegate. but no dir-
fculty is expected in procuring a proxy
tor him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08

Oyster Bay, y. Y, June s.
There is one district in Alabama
which represents naked theft" was
all Roosevelt cared to say today re-
garding yesterdays work of the ma
tional committee. Roosevelt indicat-
ed he was preparing a statement to
be issued later in the day and that
ID would be a DsDDery ono
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08

William Finn of Pittsburgh. a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08

The first Florida district was cred.
t-d 10 TAFT without a Toll call. \ mo,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08

Ormsby McHarg, in opening for
the Anderson" or what ne called the
regular Roosevelt delegauon-at-
large. said there is no republican
party in Florida. That accounts for
the great number Of delegations
The Taft delegation was headed by
National Committeeman Chubb The
second Roosevelt delegation. the
Groves delegation" was represent
cd by c. n. Aston a negro. AIston
said his men tried 10 go into a club
room where the regular convention
was being held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08

LYON NOT VOTING.

Committeeman Lyon registered
himself as met voting" and Bieber
and Dupont voted No" Bordh was
absent.
The Seventh Arkansas district
was decided unanimously for Taft.
The complex situation i'm Florida
was next taken up. There are one
Taft and two so-called Roosevelt
delegations-at-largc. Likewise in the
first district.