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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
NAVY WIRELESS
IS GIVEN A TEST

Washington, Oct 29.-Crackling and
sputtering with life, the navy's new
wireless station at Arlington. Va, the
most powerful plant in the world, last
night flung from its aerials 500 feet
above the Potomac the first messages
which signalized the completion of an
important step in the building Of a
glObe-girdling wireless system which
will keep every ship of the United
States navy and every insular posses
sion within instant communication
with the capital
Wireless operators. professional and
amateur, on the other side of the globe
probably had their instruments at
their ears last night, straining to catch
the faint buzzes as the powerful appar-
atus sputtered out it's calls for Pan
ANA, Colon and the Atlantic coast navy
stations.
Down in the soundproof operating
room, windowless and protected by
double doors, some of the navy's most
experienced operators, directed by
Lieutenant Woodwork, sent out the
first flashes.
MAX. Max, the call for Colon,
1,7S5 miles away, was sent through the
ether. At intervals the instruments
spanked of MAR, the call for Key
West, 975 miles of No official mes
sages were sent, but the results of the
test were noted at all stations on the
Atlantic coast as well as Key West
and Colon and reports on the trials
were made today.
The radius of the new plant will be
about 1000 miles when 1t is in working
order. This range will be attained
gradually and -4t-m4y be weeks before
the big plant is tuned up to its high.
est efficiency. Communication with
the Pacific coast will be attempted
only at night for the present. When
the plant is working perfectly and the
chain OF stations is completed, within
year. Washington will be in touch
with Hawaii. Samoa, Guam. the Philip
pines and Pearl harbor. The complet
ed system will cost about $1,000. 900
The ships with weaker equipment can
rot communicate with the powerful
iAHAN ~ ~ AAA.rSNOIs buA NLtg may
lay messages TO the various station.
for transmission to Washington.
Three huge steel towers on the brow
OF hill overlooking the Potomac anC
dwarfing the Washington monumen
hold the aerials which fing of the mes
sages. In their construction skilled
ironworkers who had braved death OIL
many a skyscraper declined to worl
AT such dizzy heights One tower Il
soc feet above the hill where its bas,
rests and that is 200 feet above tn,
river. The others measure 45O feet
Within the next few days the sta
tion will attempt communication witt
the powerful station at Clifden, Ire
lard, the nearest working plant on tn
other side OF the Atlantic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29

Kelvey, attacked the rebel position af-
ter dashing across open country for
800 yards. Two barbed wire fences
had been erected by the rebels near
the top of the hill. Private Durham
was sent out in advance with clippers
to destroy the trochas.
Despite the heavy fire, another wire
cutter succeeded in clipping the fence
The Americans then brought their rap
id fire guns into play and attacked the
rebel position from two sides.
Fighting lasted only few minutes
and when the marines reached the
serted, except for about 40 rebel dead
among them the woman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
BANDITS FIRE A
BRIDGE TO STOP
train; Get Cash

Muskogee, Okla, Oct. 29.-Three
robbers held up a southbound Mis-
souri,, Kansas & Texas train near Eu-
faula early today. The train was flag
ged by setting fire to bridge.
While the engineer, fireman, conduct
or and porter were covered with revol-
vers by one of the bandits, the other
two uncoupled the engine, baggage
and express cars. The trainmen were
forced into the cab and the engineer
ordered ahead at full speed. The en-
gine and two cars shot across the
burning bridge, which fell a minute
after the last car passed over.
A half mile the other side of the
bridge a halt was made, and the safe
in the express car dynamited and
rifed. The bandits fed in the woods.
officials believe the robbers got sew
eral thousand dollars. Posses are in
pursuit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
Witness Adds Husband and
Two Children to Lind
loft List.
JURY HEARS THE STORY
Charge of intimidation Lodged
Against Police Captain at
the Trial.

Chicago. Oct 29.-Counsel for Mrs.
Louisa Lindolff. charged with the
murder Of her son Arthur by poison
ing, today asked that Police Captain
Baer be cited for contempt of court
for intimidation Of witnesses"
Judge Windes dismissed the plea
for contempt cited and warned prin-
cipals that witnesses must not be ap-
preached or interfered with.
DR.. J. w. Harrington of Milwaukee
was the first witness today. He at
tended FTieda Graunke. daughter Of
the defendant by her first husband,
and whose death, under unusual cir
cumstances, is being gone into by the
prosecution as corollary evidence In
the present charge.
TRACE OTHER DEATHS.
The first direct evidence calculated
to bear out the states corollary con-
tention that Mrs. Lindloff caused the
death of other members Of her fam
lily as we'll as that for which she is
now standing trial, the death of her
son Arthur. was given by the Milwau-
kee witness.
Professor Haines, a poison expert,
testified directly that Arthur, Alma
| and her second husband had been
poisoned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
TO TRY CAMERON
GIRL NEXT MONTH

Chicago, Oct. 29.-The hearing of
charges of disorderly conduct against
Lucille Cameron was postponed until
Nov. IA on account of a hearing in
the municipal court, scheduled today,
at which the closing of Champion
Johnsons saloon was the point at is
sue.
Hearing of charges of abduction
against Johnson were also postponed
until later date. State action will
be dropped If the federal grand jury
indicts the pusilist.
I'm from Kentucky. Show me that
Jack Johnson and I'll tend to his case
before any grand jury can get to him, -
shouted a man who appeared today
at the Office of the United States
marshal The stranger kept one hand
beneath his coat When assured John.
son was not in the building the stran,
ger left
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
M'WHINNEY SAYS
HIS Line IS SURE

Calesburg, ILL.,, Oct 29.-Interest in
the possibility of the construction of
the line between this city and Rock
Island by the Galesburg and Rock Is
the visit to this city of President
Warren McWhinney of the proposed
line. Mr.. McWhinney arrived in the
city Sunday morning after an extend
ed visit in Philadelphia, New York
and other eastern centers.
He held a short conference this
morning with Mayor Bradley at the
city hall in which some of the plans
of the promoters of the road were
gone over to the mayor, the pre-
vious efforts for the new road having
been made under former administra-
! ton.
| According to Mr. McWhinney there
are prospects for the line being built
Affairs of the kind as he has repeat
edly stated require time and effort
| but he is not the man TO get discour-
aged. He has been at the present pro-
| ject for three years and been in close
touch with capital which is favorable
toward 1t.
| Mr. McWhinney this morning point
ed out the antagonistic attitude of the
Rock Islant Southern in the past as
one of the means used to defeat the
financing of the proposed road. He
processes to have correspondence in
his possession to substantiate this
statement In all of the eastern cen
ters he was forced TO buck represen'
tations made by the southern people
that there was already a road be
tween Galesburg and Rock Island and
a good interurban road at that. Mr.
| McWhinney points out that Mon
mouth passengers to Rock island
could go to the tri-cities through
GaIesburg and reach their des
tination in two miles less travel thar
over the Rock Island Southern. The
road as planned from Galesburg in
wolves As miles of travel, and the
Southern according to Mr. McWhin
ney means ~ miles of riding The diff
ference of the Monmouth distance
makes the difference evident
In addition 1t is pointed out that this
Southern leaves its passengers two
miles from where they wish to q
} and the proposed new road will lanc
= them in front of the Harper house
right in the downtown section.
] Mr. McWhinney this morning stated
! 2 - l. 20 4
. Of Galesburg. All he wanted wa
: time in which to build the road. MT
McWhinney thought that with fav
orable extension of time by the coun
} ell work on the new road could b.
commenced by June l Of next year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
1000 POLICE AT
ROOSEVELT MEET

New York, Oct. ga thousand
policemen will be assigned to Mad
ison Square garden and thereabouts
for the Roosevelt meeting tomorrow
night. The police will be prepared
to handle a crowd Of 100000, accord
ing to Commissioner Waldo.
Washington, Oct. 29.-President
Taft left for New York at 1890 to
attend a republican campaign con-
ference and see the launching Of the
new dreadnaught New York tomor-
row.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
Sophia G. Singer, Of Bal
timore, is Murdered
in Chicago.
BOOMING HOUSE CRIME
Man Whom She Was TO Marry
HeId-0therS Are Being
Sought.

Chicago. Oct. 29.-The romance OF
an elopement was wiped out by the
grewBomeness OF a brutal murder here
early today. when Miss Sophia Singer.
30, an attractive Baltimore girl, was
found murdered.
Several hundred dollars in money
and jewelry. brought from her Mary
land home 70 grace her wedding to-
morrow to William Worthen, a street
car conductor OF Baltimore, was miss.
ing. and robbery is accepted as the
motive for the crime. Worthen dis.
covered the girls body when he re.
turned home after midnight TO a suite
occupied by them and two vaudeville
performers In q rooming house on In.
diana avenue.
BOUND AND GAGGED.
Miss Singer was bound and gagged
struck with terrific force with q
billy" made from an iron door knob
wrapped in a handkerchief, and the
body enfolded in a blanket. The two
performers. Charles Conway, a high
diver whose right leg is amputated be
low the knee and his wife, are being
sought.
The woman's skull was crushed. A
trail OF blood led to the kitchen which
the four had use OF, and there the
table was found covered with blood
"a was the floor. A door knob with q
piece OF iron attached lay on the
floor saturated with blood. with g
leather shoe string attached in looI
fashion. making a billy" out OF II
worthen said Conway once exhibited q
bludgeon to Miss Conway with the
remark: This Is what ] knock ZEN
out with"
woRTHEN VISITS HOME.
No new information was obtained
from questioning Worthen, the police
declared worthen was taken to th'
hcuse where the body was found ant
described in detail how he found tn,
corpse.
worthen said Conway and his wifi
mlght have gone either TO Baltlmor
or Anderson. Ind
HAD $1,000.
Baltimore. Oct. 29.-Frank o. Singer
the dead woman's brother, said he ha,
sent a private detective TO Chicago L
work on the case. Sister had 81 90
in her possession" he declared. Ssh
had been in Chicago many times. He
main reason for going was for the pul
pose OF undergoing an operation 70
stomach trouble. She had been trea
cd for the disorder in Chicago before.
Miss Singer was not an actress, as frs
reported.
Miss Singer inherited $4,000 fror
her fathers estate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
Chief of the Turkish Army
Holding Line Against
Bulgars.
Is NEAR TO ADRIAk0PLE
Bridge Destroyed, Preventing
Him From Obtaining Re-
Inducements.

Chicago, Oct 29.-Cable dispatches
to the Daily News from Constantinople
and Sofia agree that the success of
the allies against Turkey thus far has
Leen only steps leading TO what is ex-
pected to be a terrific battle between
Adrianople and Constantinople, in
which the Turks will make a master
effort to save the capital and gain ul-
innate victory.
London, Oct 29-Th6 plan of cam
raign of the Balkan aJies appears to
be working with almost perfect
smoothness. This is due, according to
military critics, to some extent to the
unpreparedness of the Turkish army.
The armies of Bulgaria, Servia, Greece
and Montenegro are now in possession
OF large portion of the Turkish rail-
road system and also wagon roads. In
tcrest still centers largely in the east
ern area below Adrianople, where
Nazim Pasha, Turkish minister of war
and commander-in-ch with four
army corps, is holding the line from
Tchorlu to Lule Burgas According to
latest reports he is trying to stem the
advance of the victorious Bulgarians.
and he is credited with saying he will
return victor or perish in the attempt.
LOSS OF BRIDGE SERIOUS.
Nazim Pasha appears to occupy a
? IO,,1r .
his right flank, cutting him off from
the army of Adrianople, while the de;
struction of the bridge over Tchorlu
river prevents him obtaining rein.
/ forcements and supplies from Constan
tinople. Supplies are his greatest
want and he is reported already short
/ OF them.
Active diplomatic negotiations are
going on among the powers Diplo
mats are hopeful of avoiding any com
plications.
CUT OFF TURK SUPPLIES.
troops have cut off supplies from the
Turkish forces in Scutari, where pro
visions were scarce already, according
to a despatch from Scutari via Ales
sia. The Montenegrins entranchet
three heights overlooking Scutari.
Constantinople, Oct. 29.-The Turk
ish town of Servia, recently captur
ed by Greeks, is reported to have
been reoccupied by Turks, according
to kilograms to newspapers here.
At MERCY OF GREEKS.
Athens, Oct. 29.-The strong Turk
ish fortress at Verria has been PLACED
absolutely at the mercy of invading
Greeks, who captured the Tripotamo
defles, forming the key to the situa
/, ton. Capture of the town of Verri
itse.f is only a question of hours. Tn
whole Turkish army around Monasti
will be cut off when Verria falls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29

Edward Leach Of New York City
has announced his candidacy for
grand exalted ruler Of the Renevo-
lent and Protective Order of Elks. He
has been grand treasurer of the order
for the past six years. having been
unanimously reelected at Portland
last July. He was exalted ruler Of
the New York lodge for three sue
cessive terms, and is considered one
of the finest orators in the fraternity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
SHERMAN GAINS
And Then LOSES

Utica, N. Y, Oct. 29.-vice Presi-
dent Sherman passed a restful night
and is in better condition than he has
been at any time in the past four
days. His doctor. however, could not
say at present that critical danger was
passed.
Sherman this afternoon suffered
recurrence Of the distressing condi-
tions which marked his case yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
TO Get
35 FOR HAIR CUT

Chicago, Oct. 29.-The price OF
hair cut Is to be raised from 25 to 35
cents after Nov. Is in accordance with
a resolution adopted by the Boss Bar
hers association, which includes one
third OF the BARRIERS of the city. The
high cost of living and the decreased
cost of safety razors are given an the
cause OF the increase.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
Saved from Potter,s Field.

Bridgeport, Conn, Oct. 29.-Moved
by circumstances surrounding the
murder, a number of women of
BridgepOrt's under world have made
up a purse for the proper burial of
Jennie Botondo, the supposed white
slave" who was taken in an automo-
bile to Stratford a week ago and shot
to death. Her burial will take place
this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
Dividend Passed.

New York, Oct. 29.-The United
States Express company today passed
the semi-annual dividend Of 50
share. Establishment of a parcels
post and decrease of earnings the
last fiscal year are among the rea-
sons given for failure to declare u
dividend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
Fire ChIef Wilma

Madison. Wis. Oct. 2s.-The su-
creme court upheld the decision O;
Circuit Judge Wickham OF Eau
Claire. in which the latter reversed the
ruling OF the board of Milwaukee fire
and police commissioners. which dis
charged Fire Chief Clancy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
Noted Attorney Is Dead.

Lincoln, Ill, Oct 29.-Master in
Chancery w. X. Baldwin is dead at his
home here from Brights disease. He
was a prominent Odd FellC g. Attor-
ney Baldwin was the law partner OF
Judge Lawrence B. Stringer, demo
cratic candidate for congressman-at.
large, who has cancelled all political
Gates for the week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
Steel Declares Dividends,

New York, Oct. 29.-The United
State steel corporation declared reg
ular dividends of IA per cent on
common and IA per cent on prefer
red stock Earnings for the quarter
ending Sept 80 were $4,000, 900
compared with S25,OOO,OOO in the
previous quarted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
J. TINKER MAY MANAGE
THE CINCINNATI TEAM

Chicago, Oct 2s.-Garry Hermann,
owner OF the Cincinnati Nationals and
Shortstop Tinker Of the Chicago Ma
tionals have agreed to terms by which
Tinker viii be manager for Cincin-
natl II he can obtain his release from
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
CONVICT CAUGHT
GOING TO MOTHER

Chicago. Oct. 2s.-An escaped con-
vict's effort TO see his mother, whd
is reported dying. led 10 his apprehen
sion today at Worth, III. Tony Ian.
ders, one OF the trio OF convicts who
escaped from Joliet Sunday, was the
man captured He told his captors he
left his companions not more than 10
minutes before and the posse went
on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
SAILORS TO TEST
40 CHEW BRANDS

Washington. Oct. 2s.-For the next
six weeks l25 enlisted men at the New
York navy yards will be busy chewing
~ kinds OF tobacco TO decide which
KIND shall be bought for the navy.
Chemical tests will be made and the
mems decision will be the ultimate
choice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
Railroads Sustained.

Washington. Oct 2s.-Regulations OF
railroads limiting the use OF excursion
tickets sold at reduced rates 10 the
dates shown upon their face were held
by the interstate commerce commits
sion today to be Just and reasonable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
HoekIn Called Traitor.

Indianapolis. Ind, Oct. 2s-Herbert
Hockin, accused OF being a dynamiter
equally guilty with the Mcnamara
trothers, was again charged by a wit
ness at the dynamite" trial today with
secretly having given evidence to the
government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29

Mrs. Felix Diaz dreamed that she
would become the first lady of Mer-
leo. The dream, however, was of
short duration, for her husband, Gen
eral Felix Diaz. leader Of the latest
Mexican revolution, was captured by
the federal forces before his revolt
was a fortnight old A traitors
death awaits Diaz. who is a nephew
Of the former Mexican president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29

jacksonville, Fla.-The strike OF
motormen and conductors employed
By the local street car system has re-
suited in an almost complete tie I'D.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29
The Weather

Forecast TIL 7 p. m. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Fair tonight and Wednesday, cooler
tonight with the lowest temperature
near the freezing point.
Temperature at Z a. m, go. Highest
yesterday, "a, lowest last night, go.
Velocity Of wind at a. m, s miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at Z p. m, 50, at
Z a m, IS.
Stage Of water, 3S feet, fall of 2
in last "a hours.
I'M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today TO noon tomorrowl
Sun sets 500. rises $40. Evening
stars: Mercury. Venus, Mars. Jupiter.
Morning star: Saturn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-29

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-03-14
Candidates

Following are the names of
the candidates in the piano con-
test. The votes counted Tues
day stand as follows.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-03-14
Lost in a Snow Storm.

Last Sunday, week after the
terrific storm which visited this
section on the 25th of February,
the remains of ]. M. Pearson
we'll known citizen of Balko were
discovered in a snowdrift half
mile from his home. The finding
was result of search by party
of neighbors, who when they
found Mr.. Pearson missing set
out to find him.
Mr.. Pearson, who was a
bachelor about fifty years old,
lived on his farm just south of
the school section in township 3,
Range p. 1t is supposed that
when the snow began to blow
through the cracks of his dugout,
he left place and started for his
neighbor's as he had done in for
mer instances. Losing his way
and being unable to return home
he was forced to give up and the
piercing cold enveloped his frame
and death overcame him. This is
the mannerin which it is believed
he met his death, by those who are
most intimately acquainted with
the circumstances.
1t was Sunday morning when
he was first missed and when it
was found he was not at home,
the neighbors at once began the
serch which resulted in the dis
covery of the deceased at five
o'clock that afternoon. Mr.. Mou-
lanire in company with sixteen
otheggass. gas.. comosed the searching
party ssPPiS a telegram, notifying
him Of the occurance, was i'm
mediateiy sent to his brother at
Portland, Organ. The inquest
was held Monday morning, by
Justice ofthe Peace, J. w. Cay
lor. Funeral services were held
Tuesday at the Cooper cemetery.
-Bsaver Democrat +
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-03-14
PrisciIlas Again Entertained

The Priscilla Embroidery
Club was delightfully."- entertain
ed at the home of Mrs. +. c.
Judd Wednesday afternoon.
Being the social meeting, each
guest was requested to furnish
some amusement, and each We'd
with the other in doing honor to
st, Patrick.
In a history contest the first
prize, an Irish chochetcollar bow,
was awarded to Miss Carrie
White.
Our hostess then invited us to
the dining room, waere it seem
ed we had reached Emerald Isle,
as the table was artisticly deco
rated in true Irish color, with
shamrock on the place cards.
A delicious three course dinner
was served, in which the Irish
idea was carried OH throughout.
At six the guests departed,
voting many thanks to Mrs. F. c..
and Mrs. Malcolm Judd for a
very pleasant afternoon. Xxx
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-03-14
New Millinery Store

Meade is to have another Mill
Inery store. Owing to the un
certainty of the trains the exact
date of the opening cannot be
given at this time, but will be
announced in our next issue.
The store will be in the build
ing just south of the Opra House,
which is very desirable loca'
ton; the new milliner will be Mrs,
+. G.. Holderman. Mrs. Holder
man has spent much time at this
business and is fully competent
to give you any desired informa'
ton of prevailing styles in head
dress.
| A stock of new goods has been
purchased and will arrived some
time within the next ten days.
Do not fail to see this up-to-
date stock of the latest styles in
spring millinery.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-03-14
Married

Last Monday morning at the
home of the brides parents in
this city, Miss Clara Flick and
Mr.. Glen o. Perkins we're united
in marriage by Rev. Baker of the
Methodist church.
Mr.. Perkins is a son of Mr..
and Mrs. G. H. Perkins, and
since coming to Meade with his
parents about three years ago,
has made many acquaintances
and friends.
Miss Flick is the youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. F. w.
Flick, and is we'll known in
Meade.
These young people have the
best wishes of The News and a
host of friends.