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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrowJ
Sun sets 4:56, rises 6:32. Evening
stars: Mercury. Venus, Mars. Jupiter.
Morning star: Saturn. November con-
stellation: Ursa Major Great DipperI.
due north. low: Draco. Ursa Minor;
Hercules and OphiuchIs. west-north-
west, low; Lyra; Cygnus Gross, and
Cassiopeia form of letter W. in Milky
way: Aquila. low in west: Capricornus.
Aquarius. Pegasus. Andromeda. Cetus:
Eridanus. east-southeast. low: Aries.
Taurus. Orion three stars. ''the belt" "
In line. due east, Perseus. Auriga
Gemini. with twin stars Castor and
Pollux. rising. Bright stars of the
month: Alphecca, Affair: Formalhaut.
south southwest, low: Alpherat. Aide
baran (redl. Capella. Vega. AlGol: Rigei
and BetelEeux. in Orion: Sirius Plan.
cts in November: Mercury Venus.
Mars, Jupiter. Saturn. Evening stars
OF the month: Mercury. Venus. Mars
list to 4thl. Jupiter. Saturn t23d to
30th). Morning stars: Saturn Qst 10
28d). Mars t4th 10 3Othl Milky way
extends due east and west: meteors
due 11th TO 18th and oath to 2Sth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01

candidate for governor. who opened
the rally at the garden, received an
ovation that lasted several minutes.
This is a democratic year" said
Mr.. Sulzer; the people are coming
into their own. Just as sure as the
sun rises tomorrow, Woodrow VIII
son will be the next president OF the
United States"
The speaker declared the demo
cratic party was leading a fight to re-
duce the excessive taxation" that
had brought about a steady increase
in the cost of living.
These conditions are a menace to
civilization" he added, and they can
be remedied only through a demo
cratic administration"
Representative Oscar w. Under
wood, democratic leader of the house
of representatives, another speaker,
was accorded a vociferous greeting.
He had talked only a few minutes.
however, when Mr.. Wilson arrived at
the Garden. Mr.. Underwood retired
before the storm of applause that
greeted the presidential candidate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01
KlMMEL DEATH
CLAIM is UPHELD

ST. Louis, Mo. Nov. 1.-The Kimmel
claimant" failed to prove his identity
to the satisfaction of the jury, for it
last night returned a verdict in favor
of Mrs. Edna X. Bonslett, who was
suing in the state district court to col
lect two $4,000 insurance policies on
the life of her brother. George A. Kim
mel, who disappeared in Kansas City
in 1899.
Mrs. Bonslett was allowed S20,460,
including interest. The verdict was
received last night after the jurors
had delibeFated two hours. The claim
ant. who had whiled away the time
propounding mathematical questions
to the court deputies, smiled slightly
and silently walked from the court
room.
This was the fourth trial of the case.
Mrs. BOnslett was before given a ia
vorable verdict in the United States
district coust. but lost on an appeal
Twice jurors failed to arrive at a con-
clusion.
Kimmel was a bank cashier in Ar.
kansas City, Kan. The claimant for
merly was a prisoner in the Auburn,
N. Y, penitentiary, where he was
known as Andrew ]. Turkey White
He tried to prove his identity as Kim.
mel through recalling alleged former
associates and incidents in Niles,
Mich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01
REPORT ELKINS' SON DEAD
Message of Man In Exile Denied by
Ex-Senator's Family.

Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. AFTER
living in voluntary exile Is years un-
der the name of DR. Frank w. Walker,
man said to be Frank w. Elkins,
son of former United States Senator
stephen B. Elkihs of West Virginia,
died here yesterday Even his wife
did not know of his true identity, al
though he admitted to her Walker was
not his name He began life here as
stable boy but in later years amass,
ed a fortune. He had a peculiar hob.
by for collecting diamonds and had
several worth $4,000 Blaine Elkins,
a member of the West Virginia fam
ily, denied the dead man was a mem.
Der of their family. He said they did
not know him at all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01
CUBA IS HOLDING
QUIET ELECTION

Havana, Cuba, Nov. 1.-The day OF
the general election on which the fate
of the Cuban republic is believed to
depend opened auspiciously Voting
began at and will continue until sun
down. Throughout the city during
the morning there was complete tran
guilty. This was largely due to ex-
tensiye military precautions and the
realization in all quarters that fac.
tional disorders would almost certain.
ly result in the downfall Of the repub-
lie. The first time in the history OF
Cuba the sale Of alcoholic liquors was
prohibited. Reports from the inter
ior show order generally was main
tanned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01
THREAT OF DEATH
AGAINST WHITMAN

New York, Nov. 1.-Rumors Of a plot
to assassinate District Attorney Whit
man through the medium OF thugs
from Chicago found basis today when
II became known Whitman received
the following unsigned telegram:
Look out for four men coming on
Chicago train at 8 p. m. Saturday"
Whitman previously received a let.
ter warning him a plot against his life
was on foot because OF his prosecution
OF Lieutenant Becker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01
HURRICANE DESTROYS A
PACIFIC COAST SEAPORT

San Juan Del Sur. Nicaragua, Nov. /.
The seaport Of Acapulco on the Pa
cific coast Of Mexico was virtually de-
stroyed by a hurricane Wednesday
night. according to a wireless. No
lives were lost. but a number Of ma
tives were injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01

ton. The German cruiser Bremen is
surveying in the vicinity and it is un-
derstood that the visit is connected
with the opening of the Panama canal
and the possibilities for German trade
in South America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01
The Weather

Forecast Till p. m. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Fair and continued cool tonight with
the lowest temperature slightly below
the freezing point. Saturday, fair and
rising temperature.
Temperature at a. m, SO. Highest
yesterday. 43, lowest last night, 80.
Velocity of wind at a. NJ, miles
per hour.
Precipitation, 01 inch.
Relative humidity at p. m, 81, al
z a. m, 79.
Stage of water, 3.5, a fall of / in
last "a hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01
Roosevelt to Reply.

Oyster Bay. Nov. 1.-Colonel Roose-
vet today began the preparation OF a
reply TO Governor Wilson's speech at
Madison Square garden last night.
The colonel takes UP Wilson's attitude
toward the truEts In a statement to
be made public probably tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01
Monte cristo Under Fire.

Washington, Nov. Monte Cristo.
a town Of 5000. in the Dominican re-
public, on the north coast, has been
under fire by rebels since Sunday, ac-
eording TO advices. There are very
few Americans there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01
Germany to Annex Island.

Punta Arenas. Chile. Nov lit is
reported here that Germany is about
to acquire an island in the Magellan
channels, to be used as a coaling sta
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01

pected battle at Tohatalja, 25 miles
from ConstantinOple.
ARNAUTS DESERT.
Belgrade, Nov. 1.-The third levy of
conscripts has been ordered by the
war office. The strength of the Servian
armies astonished inhabitants of the
conquered country, particularly Mus
sulman Arnauts. These are now aban-
doning the Turks and are taking the
oath of allegiance to King Peter. They
disclosed the names of authors of the
massacres of Christians.
Sofia, Nov. An official newspa-
per, Mir, >says 'If Turkey desires
peace 1t must negotiate, directly with
the Balkan states, not seek interven-
tion of the powers"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01
National Committee is
Called to Make a
Selection.
MENTION SEVERAL MEN
There Is to- Be No Choice, How
ever, Until After the
Election.

New York, Nov. 1.-At national
republican headquarters members of
the inner council said that Vice
President Shermans successor on
the ticket, would undoubtedly be man
of progressive tendencies
A number of men were mentioned
among them being Governor Hadley
of Missouri; Senator Borah of Idaho;
Senator Cummins of Iowa. Others
suggested are: Senator Root, John
Wanamaker, Senator Burton, ex-Vice
President Fairbanks and Governor
Goldsborough, of Maryland.
Mr. Sherman is the seventh vice
president to die in office. There is
no constitutional provision for elect
ing a successor to a vice president
who dies during his term.
The duties of the vice president
are assumed by the president pro
tempore in the senate. Should any
thing incapacitate President Taft,
Secretary Knox would become acting
president 1t is likely the senate will
this winter come to some sort of an
agreement and select a presiding of
ncer.
No EFFECT ON VOTERS.
The selection of a successor to
Vice President Sherman on the re-
publican ticket cannot be made until
after the election now, but this viii
have no effect on the voters, who bal
lot only for electors.
Chairman Hilles of the republican
national committee said that the ma
tional committee would be called to
meet in Chicago one week after elec-
tion on Nov. II to select a successor
/ 10 Mr.. Sherman on the national tick
et. The power to make a selection is
vested in the nation2. committee un-
der party rules.
mo suggestion has been made as
to a possible successor" said Chair
man Hilles. NO one has been sug.
gested to President Taft, and he did
not even touch upon the subject be-
/ fore leaving for Washington. The
matter is entirely in the hands of the
national committee"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01
Major LarraSee Dead,

Washington, Nov. 1.-Major Charles
F. Larrabee, former assistant commits
sioner OF Indian affairs, is dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01
ARNAITs DESERT.

pected battle at Tohatalja, 25 miles
from ConstantinOple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01
BEGs FORGINENEss.

Then the woman began to cry for
mercy and forgiveness. With out
stretched arms she sobbed:
"Oh, please forgive me-forgive
him, Will Kiss me and tell me YOU
forgive US. He didn't mean to kill
her, VIII; honest he didn't"
Worthen extended his hand and she
covered it with kisses. Then she was
taken 10 cell for a rest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01

Vienna, Nov. 1.-Negotiations are in
progress between representatives of
Bulgaria, Servia, Montenegro and
Greece with a view TO reaching an
agreement in regard to their demands
from Turkey at the conclusion of hos
ilities, according TO the Neue Freie
Presse
Berlin, Nov. 1.-THE powers have
not yet agreed whether 10 intervene in
the Balkan war or offer mediation al
the present moment or after the ex
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-01

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
New-York tribune., 1912-01-27
CENTRAL MAY BUY ROAD
Proposition Made the R., W. u
O., Now Under Lease.

Another step in the direction of consoll-
dating the principal lines of its system
under one management was taken yester-
day by the New York Central, when IL
maze proposition to acquire by outright
purchase all Of tho outstanding stock Of the
Rome Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad
Company which ii now operates under
lease.
The Central recently acquired tho out
standing stock Of the New York & Harlem
Railroad. and is seeking the consent OF
the Lake Shore and Michigan Central col
lateral bondholders TO the consolidation OF
those two roads with the parent system.
From time to time. it is understood, it Is
tho policy of the management TO take in
other subsidiary lines. until all the princi-
pal Vanderbilt properties have been merged
into one great system when II is the in
tention. It is believed, to create a general
or blanket mortgage covering the entire
property and securing an issue Of perhaps
$500. 10000 bonds in all.
These bonds could be sold from time to
time as funds we're needed for refunding
and Improvement purposes. Such an issue
Of bonds, il Is believed. could he sold 10
better advantage than separate issues put
out by the various roads. as is done al
present, and the carrying out of the merger
plans will therefore help simplify the Cen
trails financing.
The exact price which the New YORK
Central will pay for the stock of the Rome
watcrtown & OgdensburE, ali of the author
ized issue of S10000,00O of which Is ou'-
standing, has not vet been determined, but
il is understood that II will he somewhere
between 115 and 100 The last sale mace
Of the stock, few days ago, was at 'l' -
and II was 120 bid Yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-27
WILL MODIFY COTTON PLAN
Liverpool Committee, However,
Has New York Bank Approval.

II Kern. chairman Of the Liverpool cot
ton hills Of lading conference committee.
said Yesterday with regard to the rejection
of the committees central bureau plan for
safeguarding cotton bills at the recent
NemrbIs conference that every cndeavor
vouId ne made to modify the plan before
the opening Of the next cotton season, so
as 70 meet the objections Of the Southern
cotton interests.
He added that subsequent to the meeting
at which the plan, as at present in opera
Hon. had been disapproved n committee
Of the Southern shippers had suggested
certain changes In the plan which would
render il more acceptable TO the South in
general. and that he and James II. Simp-
son. secretary OF the European bankers
conference committee on bills Of lading.
who accompanied him here from London,
had agreed to submit these suggested modi-
fcations TO the European bankers.
Mr.. Kern made public for the first time "A
resolution adopted by the representatives
of the New York banks indorsng the Liv-
erpool committees central bureau plan at
the conference held here on January a.
This resolution was TO tho effect that the
central bureau as now organized and as
supported by the cotton carrying railroads
was effective and that It was tho best solu
ton yet offered for the safeguarding Of
export cotton bills OF lading.
Mr.. Kern, who has been here about ten
days trying TO adjust the differences that
had arisen between the European bankers
and the bankers and cotton interests in this
city and in the South over the central
bureau plan. expects TO sail for London to-
day Mr.. Simpson will remain a while
longer 10 attend 10 some personal business.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-27
SOLONS PROBE STRIKE
Think Peace Near After Seeing
Both Sides at Lawrence.

lawrence Mass. Jan. 26.-An informal
,lsit of Speaker Grafton d. Cushing and
. .,.rohers of the Committee on Rules OF the
massachusetts, House of Representatives,
= mo came here to familiarize themselves
With actual conditions before acting on a
ending petition for legislative investlga-
,,on added interest TO the textile strike
si,uatjon to-day The legislators were in
conference for some time with the citizens
committee which is actively engaged in ef-
forts 10 bring about peace, and they went
away with a feeling that an early settle
ment of the strike was not improbable.
before leaving here the legislative commit
toe conferred with the strike leaders.
Joseph J. Ettor William d. Haywood and
others,
Ettor announced this afternoon that at an
executive meeting of the strike committee
earlier in the day requests for speakers
had been received from mill operatives in
Mavnard. Plymouth, Fall River and New
bedford. Mass; Providence and Iymans-
Vile. R. l., and Manchester and Dover. ".
II. More organizers of the Industrial
Workers Of the World will be asked to
come 10 Lawrence, Mr.. Ettor said.
Haywood will leave Lawrence in the
morning, going 10 Toledo and Chicago, but
expects to be back by Thursday and re-
main until the trouble is settled. Ettor
hipted to-day at a statewide strike Of tex
tile workers
Slight gains were made to-day in all of
the mills, but Il was conservatvely esd-
mated that only about 10 per cent of the
normal force is working throughout the
s-.4.-- Tu-a1y-e militia pnrnpapiaS ctiIl on
duty.
The cases Of seven of the persons charged
with concealing dynamite without a license
and with conspiracy were continued for
ten days in the Municipal Court to-day.
The state police having eliminated Trini-
dad Besere. a negro, from all connection
with the dynamite. the case against him
was dismissed. The state police admit that
there is a strong suspicion Of a plant
Boston, Jan. 8.-A committee of the
striking textile operatives of Lawrence
conferred here this evening with President
William NJ Wood and other officials of the
American Woollen Company. The com
uiittee consisted Of Joseph J. Ettor, the
leader of the strike. and nine employees OF
The American Woollen Company. a state
ment Issued later from the OFF, Of the
company said:
Bv Advancement with officials of the
American Woollen Company, and accept
ance by the Lawrence textile workers
strike committee, subcommittee. accom-
panied by Joseph J. Ettor. conferred with
Mr. Wood and other officers Of the com
panv, during which time the demands OF
The strikers were presented. Another con-
ference will shortly he held at umo ana
place to suit both parties.
A possible call for a sympathetic strike.
20 extend to all workers in the state who
believe in the cause of the Lawrence strik-
ers. was suggested by Ettor tonight in an
address before a mass meeting in Taneutl
Hall.
After speaking of the arrest of fifty strik-
ers in Lawrence IN the last two weeks,
Ettor said: when We get hungry We VIII
New-York tribune., 1912-01-27
LOST BANKBOoKs.

BANKBOOK No G66. 775 of the Union Dino say
ings Bank T. missing. Any person having u
claim TO Il is hereby called upon 20 present the
same within ton DAYS submit 10 having said
passbook cancelled and now one issued.
BANKBOOK No. 42l.0T4 OF the Union Dime Say
lngs Bank Is missing. ANY person having A
claim 10 II Is hereby called upon 10 present tho
same within ten days or submit TO having taid
passbook cancelled and a new one issued
LOST or orSTOIFN-Bankbook No. 127.223 OF the
German Savings Rank In the city Of New
York corner 4th ave. and 18th st. issued TO
Rosa Sickles All persons arc cautioned against
negotiating tho same. II not returned 70 ih"
bank on the 18th day Of February 1912, =
duplicate will bo issued
LOST or STOLEN. .-Bsnkbook No. $685. Of the
German Savings Bank IN the city OF New
York. corner 4th ave. and l4th St, issued 10
Tmpiro state Lodge No. 1911. j. O. Z. A All
persons are cautioned against negotiating the
same II not returned TO the bank on the 18th
day Of February 1912 a duplicate will bo issued.
LOST. Bankbook No 5O2, 100 OF Dry Dock say-
ings Institution. Any person having claims
upon said book is called upon 10 present the
hook will be declared cancelled and eXtinguished
and new one issued in lieu thereof
IoST.-Bankbook No 49e. .e92 OF Dry Dock Saw
ings Institution Any person having claims
upon said book Is called upon 20 present the
same 10 the bank within thirty days. or tho said
hook will be declared cancelled and eXtingushcd
and new one issued in lieu thereof
TOsT.-Bankbook No. 1Oi3,20i. Bank for saw
inEs $50 4th ave, New York Payment
stopped Please return book 20 bank
New-York tribune., 1912-01-27
B. R. T. REFLECTS DIRECTORS
Officers for Ensuing Year To Be
Chosen at Board Meeting Next Week.

The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Companys
stockholders held their annual meeting yes
tcrday afternoon and reelected five retir-
ing directors namely, Anthony y. Brady
James n. Wallace w G. Oakman, George
7. Porter and Bernard Gallagher. Tho di-
rectors will meet next week and elect ofii-
Cials for ;he coming year.
Before the meeting Colonel Timothy 5.
Williams. the president Of the company.
said in reference 10 the companys attitude
toward a division of the subway territory
between IL and the InterborouGh.
Counsel for the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Company arc not and have not been In
coEsults ton with counsel for the Inter
borough Rapid Transit Company. They
have declined TO participate In any discus
sion with them, although they have been
anxious for six months 10 discuss any legal
question involved I'm the new subway sys-
TEN with the lawyers OF the Public Ser
vice Commission
New-York tribune., 1912-01-27
ELoPING BRIDE DESERTED
Chauffeur Leaves Louisville Girl Day
After Marriage.

Louisville. Jan. 26.-Deserted, she de'
clared. within twenty-four hours after her
elopement with a chauffeur, Mrs. Anna
Mock Williams. Louisville society girl
has asked the police to aid her in finding
her husband The missing bridegroom Is
Edward B. williams. VINO gave his age on
his application for 4 marriage certificate
as twenty-one years. his occupation a
chauffeur. and designated his father rs
S,a,e Senator Andrew r. Williams. of Buff
falo. ,.. -. q,
magistrate In Jeffersonvile, Ind, and Mrs:
icft her Yesterday morning. The bride Is
the daughter of Robert r. Mock and a
grandda1ghter of the late John FINER, "A
wealthy tobacco manufacturer
New-York tribune., 1912-01-27
THE WEATHER REPORT.

on;c;.l Iyerord and Forecast. t.-Washingto on.
Wv -. - ,,o ,alle,, ~ the
Jan. -0-fTeSsuIe Is "e" wv -" 4,
Red River Cf the North but elsewhere " j.
-.,e-,u,. lou. with a pronounced depression
nc. -o.s, .,d a series Of
over inc h"T'h ia'ih' 'O"s' anu
minor ones extending over the central poluoh "l
e., ,,,,,.r,, f-o,,, ,bc middle nlsteau 10 North
Wv N0'"'' ~ ..,..s - .o,,
Carolina. This Distribution mas resu''eu III ~"
,,sI ,,,or,s from rho lako region and tho upper
- -, - 4, ,,,.,to,,. NJ Vir-
'hlo Nalley eaSt"dIu on" ." P''
Einia. but not IN any considerable quantity eA-
ss',,,....,.-- ,,..-.,,...,,. The, vycrc also
'S IL
New-York tribune., 1912-01-27

and slightly warmer to day: SUNDAY. probably
fair. moderate northeast and north winds
For Virginia. snow rain In northern ram
in southern portion to-day. Sunday, probably
fair: moderate variable winds.
For Delaware snow to-day; sunday rnsct'eo'
moderate northeast and north winds.
Tor New Jersey. snow and slightly warmer
to-day: moderate TO brisk northeast ana north
winds. Sunday unsettled. probably local SHOWS
or rains. ,,,,,
For Eastern Pennsylvania. snow and slightly
warmer to-day: Sunday unsettled. probably IOcal
SHOWS; moderate northeast and north winds.
For Eastern New York. local SHOWS and
slightly warmer to-day: moderate 10 brisk north
east and north winds; Sunday. local snow.
For New England. SNOW to-day In the soutn-
ern and by night In northern portion; slightly
warmer with moderate 10 brisk northeast ana
north winds; Sunday unsettled. probably SNOW.
For West Virginia. local SHOWS to-day; co1cr
al night: SUNDAY probably fair.
FoT western Pennsylvania, local SHOWS to-day
and probably Sunday; moderate winds. mostly
For Western New York. local SHOWS today
and probably Sunday: moderate northeast ana
north winds.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-27
sURRooaTg's NOTICES.

IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF HON:
Robert Ludlow Fowler, Surrogate of the
County OF New York. notice y hereby given 70
ali perscns having claims against Samuel Alex
ander late of the County OF New 1ctS. deceased
a. present the same with vouchers thereof 10 the
subscribsr at his place OF trsnsacting business
30 100 Broadway Borough Of Manhattan. 4 in
ihe CITY Of New YORK or or before the 9Th CAY
OF March next.
Dated New York. the Slsi day OF August. 1911
CHARLES Y. ALEXANDER, Executor
ALExANpER g. GREEN. -,
Attorneys for Executor. no. t2o Rrosdway
.BcTeugh- Of Manhattan, New York City, E.Y.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-27
PHILIPPINE RICE CROP POOR

Manila. Jan. 36.--The report of the Joint
legislative committee shows that half tho
rice crop in the Philippines has been fali-
,re. Recommendations intended to avert a
serious crisis are 10 be presented both 10
the Assembly and to the commission, whose
sessions close on February b.
psrtucnt OF Iuzon on February j..
New-York tribune., 1912-01-27

EXCELLENT BVsINEsS OPENING offered
Gentleman In mercantile corporation con
ducted on sound principles: annual earnings
SOC OuO: applicant must invest $4,000: capable
for position secretary and treasurer: give age.
former position Address r. y. G.. Tribune