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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
LIVING COST WAR OPENS
IN GOTHAM: is SUCCESS

New York, Jan. 29.-Dr. Madison c.
Peters opened his war on the middle
man Saturday with volleys Of carrots.
potatoes, onions, beets and other veg
etable ammunition. Within five min
utes after his store began business so
women and boys with baskets were on
hand and in two hours his stock was
bought out Thus was the inspiration
of Mayor Lew Shank of Indianapolis
transferred to New York.
J Produce dealers and grocers Of the
neighborhood suffered. DR.. Peteri
didn't have sufficient vegetables to
cut much of hole in their sales. The
clergyman found at the last minute
that he would have to buy his stock
| from the commission men instead OF
the producer, so he didn't take as much
as he will in the future when the bus
mess is running more smoothly.
1T has gone So WELL" said Louis
Steinield, financial backer of the
scheme, that we shall open four more
stores. There will be two in Brook
lyn, one in South Brooklyn, and the
other in East Kew York. We shall
have one later on the east side and
the other on the west side of Manhat-
tan"
Don't think that you are getting
charity here" said DR.. Peters when he
got large number Of purchasers to
gether. THE people Of Madison ave
nue. must be as economical as you to
keep up appearances
Within a jiffy the baskets were fill
ed. Every volunteer salesman or sales
lady was his or her own cashier and
their pockets were used instead OF
cash registers.
81 have bought 35 cents worth oi
vegetables" said one woman as she
left with a well filled basket Had
, gone to my grocer near my home
would have paid 50 or 60 cents for
these"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
500 IMPERIALS
-fAtt IN BATTLE

San Francisco. Jan. 29.-An impe-
rial army of 10000 men was decisive
ly defeated by republican army near
Ku Chang yesterday, according TO a
cablegram received here today by the
Chinese Free Press. Four hundred
Manchus were killed.
Tien-Tsin, Jan. 29.-Revolutionists
crushingly defeated the imperial
forces at Ku-Cheng, north of Nan
king.
Tien Tsin, Jan. 29.-The Chinese
royal family met yesterday to consider
abdication. The dowager empress
and Prince Ching favor abdication, be-
cause the leader of the opposition,
Prince Kung, is increasing in popu-
| larity. and It is feared that an attempt
will be made to usury the throne.
The armistice, which was to have
expired on Monday, has been further
extended until Feb. II. Yuan-Shi-Kai
has consented that the convention of
/ the national assembly be held either
at Hankow or Tsingtau.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
DEATHS IN A DAY

Paris, Jan. 29.-Alexandre Charles
Bisson. author of Madame "" is
dead. He was born at Birouze (Orne)
April 9, 1S4S. NJ Bisson was the au-
thor of many plays.
Winona, Mimi, Jan. 29.-Captain
Peter J. Schneider. aged 81 years, an
old-time Mississippi river pilot, died
of apopleXy.
Quincy, Ill, Jan. &c. Henry Mey.
eT. for % years business manager OF
the Evening Journal and for several
years treasurer of the democratic cen.
trail committee here, is dead.
Assuan, Upper Egypt, Jan. %
The Duke of Fife, brother-in-law OF
King George of Great Britain, died
last evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
HARMON JOLTED
BY HOME FOLKS

Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 29.-The Pro-
gressive Democratic league Of Ohio
today issued a statement declaring
Governor Harmon out of sympathy
with the progressive movement, and
calls upon democrats to nominate a
progressive for the presidency.
TAFT BEGINS OHIO TOUR.
Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 29.-President
Taft crossed the Ohio line early today,
and is scheduled to arrive here about
noon to open his Ohio tour. He will
attend a number of functions and to-
night will speak at the Tippecanoe
banquet. The president visits Colum-
bus tomorrow and Akron Wednesday.
The presidential party arrived at
11:1S a. m. and was escorted to a hotel
by the committee of citizens and de.
tail from Troop A, Ohio National
Guard.
President Taft and former Secre.
tary of the Interior Garfield, close
friend of Roosevelt, cordially greet.
gu SdCn OJHeT.
IOWA DEMOCRATS DIVIDED.
Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 29.-The
democratic state committee met here
today. Friends of Wilson, Clark, Har.
mon and Folk are busy, but there is
division of sentiment among com.
mitteemen as to the advisability OF
endorsing any presidential candidate
Burlington and Council Bliffs proba
bly, will be named for the two con
yentions.
The committee refused to endorse
a presidential candidate. The conven
ton to select national delegates will
be held May 9. F. NJ. Healy of Fort
Dodge is temporary chairman. The
convention to nominate a state
ticket will be held July %. V. r. Nc
Ginnis Of Leon will be temporary
chairman. Places have not yet beer
chosen.
CALIFORNIA BOOMS CLARK.
San Francisco, Jan. 29.-ChamT
Clark was given his first boom in Cali
fornia for the democratic presidential
nomination today by the organization
of state Champ Clark league.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
GUAYAQU|L MOB
KILLS GENERALS
Five of Revolutionist Leaders
Taken From Penitentiary
and Lynched.
REMOVES LAST BIG MEN
Violence Is q Continuation of Hos
tility Against Rebels Which
Began Last Week.

Guayaquil, ECUADOR, Jan. 29:-An in
furiated mob yesterday broke into the
Quito penitentiary in spite of double
guard and lynched Generals Elroy AL
faro, Flavio Alfaro, Medardo Alfaro,
Ulpiano Paez, and Manuel Serrano, all
prominent revolutionists.
With the death of these men the
leading lights in Ecuador's latest revo-
luton have been snuffed out
This revolution, although it had been
\ a long time brewing, began In reality
few days following the sudden death
on Dec. % last of President Emilio Es-
trada.
The first OF the drastic measures
taken by those who opposed the rev.
olution was carried into effect last
Thursday at Guayaquil when General
Pedro Montero, who was proclaimed
president by the troops after the death
of Estrada, was shot and beheaded by a
mob, which later burned his body.
MEN IN HIGH OFFICIAL RANK.
Elroy Alfaro and Generals Paez and
Montero were captured Jan. % at
Guayaquil when government troops I'M
der General Leonidas Plaza forced the
revolutionists who held Guayaquil to
capitulate.
Flavio Alfaro was captured Jan. %
as he arrived at Guayaquil on board a
steamer with body Of rebel troops.
Elroy Alfaro was proclaimed presi
dent of Ecuador by the populace in
| no nd
the government troops at Quito. In
October of the same year he was elect
ed provisional president by the ma
tional convention and held the Office Of
chief executive until 1911.
/, In that year Emilio Estrada ran fol
= the office with Flavio Alfaro as an op
!, ponent, and was elected by a majorit,
of over 100, 900 votes. Estrada was ther
inducted into Office and retained the
chief executiveship until his death las
O December.
The Alfaros and their followers haC
z not been idle during Estrada's tenure
= of office, and there frequently came re
: ports of their intention to start revo
: luton in Ecuador. When Estrada diet
General Montero, a trusted lieutenan
of the Alfaros, had himself proclaimed
president by the radicals and the troop
= in Guayaquil. Montero at the tim
was commander in chief of the militar.
= in the Guayaquil district. He forme,
o a provisional ministry and the ney
d government signed an act to ignor
l. the constitutional administration a
n Quito.
S U. :. ONCE INTERPRETED IN FRAY.
:, Severe fighting followed the ou
break of the new revolt, and the Uni
?, ed States government sent the gur
r boat Yorktown to Ecuadorean water
), to protect American interests. Tn
e fighting continued with varying su,
S cesses until Jan. 10, when the rebel
It suffered bad defeat at Yaguacht
northeast of Guayaquil. Four day
later Guayaquil capitulated to Genera
Plaza.
D, Eloy Alfaro and Generals Monter
and Paez were found in hiding, an
e. were then only saved from death b
d the Intervention of General Julio Ar
S. drade of the government forces Late
g they were taken to the Quito penitel
tiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
MAN OF FOUR WIVES Is
EXPOSED TO HIS BRIDE

Chicago, Jan. 29.-Instead of his sup
per William H. Thompson, known also
as w. H. Drummond, an inventor and
engineer, found a dramatic and exceed
ingly unpleasant scene awaiting him
when he arrived, tired from his days
work, at his fiat, 1912 Lincoln avenue,
Saturday.
In the parlor, seated side by side,
each with more or less blood in her
eye, was wife No 4, bride of 10 days,
and wife No. 8, his helpmeet of three
years standing. At a convenient dis
tance we're Detectives Wagenknecht
and Spenler.
There he is said wife No. 8.
There he is" said wife No. 4.
eyes, here 1 am" said Thompson,
''now what do you want?"
I'VE want you" said both of the de-
tectives at once. stepping forward and
grasping the man by the shoulders.
We've got a warrant for you for big
amy. You're under arrest"
Thompson was so surprised he broke
down at once and made a confession.
He admitted that in addition to wives
! No. 3 and 4, wives No. l and are liv-
ing, and, so far as he knows. undi,
vorced.
The list of his matrimonial conquests
follows:
! Wife No. 1-OIlie May Bartholomew
He married her in 1896. She is now
living temporarily at Sheldon, Wis.
/ x-ith tbair tuo cbiJdrap aItbouob ha,
residence is in Minneapolis.
Wife No. 2-Rebecca Horn. She is
living at Lethbridge, Alberta.
Wife No. 3-Agnes Drummond She
was married to Thompson at Norfolk
Va, June 16, 1909. was deserted by
him a short time ago. trailed him tc
this city from New York, and was re
sponsible for him being arrested.
Wife No. 4-Jean Andrews of juno
ton City, Col He met her in Denver
and married her in Junction City
Jan. 16.
Mrs. Thompson was surprised Il
note that Thompson had a wife with
him, but not too surprised to neglect
paying a visit to the North HalsteC
street police station, where she got {
warrant and the two detectives.
At the door of the Lincoln avenue
fiat she was met by woman wht
showed no hesitancy in admitting shc
was "the lady of the house" TheI
followed mutual explanations which
threw illumination on Thompson's pas
and made both women impatient TO
his return.
IT'S to arrest me-" said Thompson
Here / am just getting started in tn,
electric sign advertising business il
this town, when along comes this wo
man and ruins my reputation. / MAJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
ITALIANS SEIZE LAUNCH
FLYING BRlTON COLORS

Hodeida, Red Sea, Jan. 29.-The
Italian cruiser Piemonte, belonging
to a squadron of cruisers searching
the coasts of the Red Sea for yes
sells carrying contraband to Turkish
troops stationed in Arabia, came to
anchor of Ras Kethib, nine miles
from this city yesterday. The Pie
monte lowered a boat flying the
white flag, which entered the bay
and captured a motor launch belong
ing to Thornycroft & Co., flying the
British flag. Thornycroft & Co. have
supplied a considerable number OF
these launches to the Turkish gov
ernment for use in the revenue ser
vice and this small craft was about
to be handed over for the same pur-
pose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
AN-hight Search Fails to
Locate Craft Caught in
FIoes.
FEARED ALL ARE DEAD
Eight Persons, in Similar Plight
Escape After Struggle
in River.

Cairo. ILL.,, Jan. 29.-An all night
search failed to find IL passengers
and a ferryman caught in the float
ing ice in the Mississippi river near
here yesterday. The searchers are
today hunting along the Missouri side
OF the river.
ANOTHER PARTY HAS STRUGGLE.
Wickliffe, KY, Jan. 29.-Eight per-
sons, who boarded ferry at Birds
point, Mo-, last night, and for whose
safety fears were expressed when they
were caught in floating ice and swept
down the Mississippi river, landed
here.
LANDED AT MIDNIGHT.
The party boarded the boat at Birds
point early yesterday afternoon. They
had several hours of terrific struggle
with ice foes, but finally landed safely
two miles below Wickliffe about mid-i
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29

ried EN- both. Why shouldn't /? Didn't
need the money to go on with my in
ventions?
1T was this way: l was travelling
about the country doing nothing when
met my fourth wife at Junction City.
She had bunch of money and need
ed it TO push some plans L had in my
head. SO of course | married her.
Then | wrote my third wife in New
York that she better get our marriage
annulled.
THAT wasn't much to ask of her.
I'd done as much for her any other
time. only just then | was too busy.
Well, what does she do but use that
/ friendly letter of mine to take a mean
advantage of me and come out here
and have me pinched. Can you beat
( it? Well, that's a woman"
Thompson spent Saturday night in
cell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
LUTHER HALL BECOMES
l0UISIANA'S GOVERNOR

New Orleans, La, Jan. 29.-Luther
E. Hall became governor of Louisiana
yesterday when John T. Michel, the
one man who won the right to contest
with him in a second primary, with
drew from the race, leaving Hall the
victor. Hall represented the good gov
ernment league forces, which were OPP
posed to the regular democratic or
ring" party in the state. In the pri-
mary election of Tuesday Hall polled
nearly 10000 more votes than Michel,
but because Professor James B. AS
well was in the race for governor. and
Hall did not get clear majority. it
was thought second primary would
be held on Feb. %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
STATE COMMISSIONERS
LEAVE RATE MEETING

Chicago, Jan. 29.-RailrOad COM
missioners from Iowa, South Dakota
and five other states, and Chief Ex-
aminer Brown Of the interstate COM
merce commission here today could
not agree on matters concerning a
new tariff schedule created by the
railroads. and the commissioners left
the meeting. They issued a state
ment that Brown prejudiced the
case of the shippers and protest his
attitude.
Commissioner Throne of Iowa ask
ed Brown TO recommend a suspen-
sion of the new schedule. Brown
refused and said he would proceed
to hear shippers protests. State of.
ficials presented arguments, but
withdrew when they saw their ef-
forts were futile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
House Stands by Bill as
Presented by Democrat
ic Committee.
ALL AMEN D MENTS FAIL
Measure Offered for EIimina-
ton of Entire Postal De-
partment From Politics.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The steel
schedule was taken up in the house
today. Amendments to eliminate ma
chimes from the free list, put duty on
sewing machines and printing presses,
and limit the free list TO countries
imposing no restrictions upon Ameri-
cGn cotton seed oil. IA. ~ere defeated.
The democrats, though able to de-
feat all amendments 10 tf>~ steel
schedule so far offered, were not able
TO put through a rule shutting them
off, and republican leaders are fairly
bombaEding the speakers desk with
suggested changes in the measure. In
dications were the bill would not pass
until late in the day or tonight.
POSTOFFICE OUT OF POLITICS.
a ten year term for the postmaster
general, elimination of the entire de-
rartment from politics. and appoint
meut Of all postmasters by the head
Of the department, is proposed in a
bin introduced today by Representa-
tive Norris of Nebraska.
SPECIAL QUIZ COMMITTEE.
Representative Henry introduced a
resolution 70 appoint a special com,
mittee of. Reyen represeRtsttres--
take up all investigations, including
the money trust
William j. Bryan's influence. II was
made known today, has been thrown
in favor Of the money trust" inquiry
which Democratic Leader Underwood
opposes.
TWO APPROPRIATION BILLS.
The army appropriation bill carries
SNS.5&i.O"O, and the agricultural bill
totalling Sl5.S3G.97G we're today re
ported To the house.
COURTS APPEAL TO PEOPLE.
What was interpreted by some law
yers as an appeal TO the people I,
support the supreme court of tn
United States against current attack
was made today by Chief justice
White in pronouuciug a tribute TO tn
late Associate Justice Harlan. III
spoke OF the court as so noble in con
Ccption. and yet 50 simple in execu
tion. so ordinary in its Incidents. an,
yet so majestic as servant TO tn
whole people: 50 weak. yet so stronf
because founded upon the affection O
all the people. and depending for IL
existence upon their continued SUI
port"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
GIRL IN EFFORT
TO Be A SOLDIER

Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan. ga young
woman giving the name of Gladys
Glendenning and her home Ishpeming,
Mich, attired in boys clothing and
with her hair shingled, attempted to
enlist in the army today. When it
came to a physical examination and
she was ordered to strip, she weak
ened and confessed she was girl.
She said her lover is an artillery
man at Presidio, Cal, and she wanted
to enlist and get assigned to his COM
pany.
She was advised to seek appoint
ment as a nurse the medical corps.
and today she left for San Francisco
with that intention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
HEARING OF L0RlMER
CASE IS RESUMED TODAY

Washington. Jan. 29.-The Lorimer
investigation was resumed today. At
toneys for the committee took the
senator in hand 10 conclude the cross
examination. Both sides express con
fidenCe the testimony will be finished
this week.
Lorimer said he favored Deneen for
that Hopkins told him he would not
be bound by primaries. and that Clar-
euce Funk. general manager of the
International Harvester company, was
hostile TO him Uorimer) while he was
a member OF the house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
PENALTY is PAID
FOR GIRL MURDER

Ossining. y. Y, Jan. 29.-Albert
Wolter was electrocuted in Sing Sing
prison az Sal this morning for the
murder OF l5-year-old Ruth Wheeler
March "a. 1910.
The girl came to VOTERS fiat in
New York In search OF employment,
and he killed her after she had been
mistreated. and burned the body. VOL.
ter left a statement denying he had
committed the crime
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
WRIT FILED TO SECURE
MRS. M0RR0W'S RELEASE

Chicago, Jan. Pa petition for
writ of habeas corpus for Mrs. Rene
B. Morrow, indicted in connection
with her husbands death, was filed
in the superior court today. Judge
Cooper will hear the petition this
afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
ST. PAUL TROLLEY CAR
RUNS AWAY: MANY HURT

st. Paul, Mimi, Jan. Pa Selby
avenue trolley car ran away today
and crashed into another car. A
score OF persons were injured. Con-
ductor Swanson, of the runaway car,
was the most seriously injured. a
l5E being severed.
Assistant City Assessor Heathering
ton. injured in the trolley wreck. is
dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrow)
Sun sets 5:14. rises 7:12; moon sets
Ais a. m; $50 a. m, eastern time,
Jupiter's satellites Nos ] and . mis-
sing, No. l being in transit, No. 2
eclipsed; SOS a. M, moon in cOnjunc-
ton with Neptune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
Fighting Whisky In Pies.

Fargo, n. d., Jan. 29.-Benson coun-
ty officials are investigating the case
of a restaurant keeper who is charged
with circ1mventing the prohibition
law by selling fine brand of whisky
in mince pies. One customer, after
eating two pieces of the pie at 20 cents
a cut, tried to clean out the place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
Former Mutual Life Head III.

Morristown, n. j.. Jan. 29.-Richard
A. McCurdy, former president of the
Mutual Life, was brought to his home
here on an invalid stretcher. His ply
sicians said that he was suffering from
an infected foot and that his illness
was not serious. Mr.. McCurdy is II
years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
The Weather
Forecast TIL 7 p. M. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity,

Generally fair tonight and Tues
day, colder tonight with the lowest
temperature tonight near zero.
Temperature at a. m. IL. High
est yesterday %, lowest last night l 2.
Velocity of wind at a. m. s miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at p. m. SO,
at a. IN. "a.
J. VI. SHERIER, Local ForecasteT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
MILLS REOPENED;
RIOT; MANY HURT

Lawrence, Mass, Jan. ga
crowd of strikers today attempted to
prevent operatives entering the tex
tile mills to resume work. Many
persons were injured. Mills that re-
opened were able to operate only On
a greatly reduced scsle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
Clara Barton is improved.

Washington, Jan. 29.-Miss Clara
Barton, the civil war nurse and found
er of the Red Cross, who has heen Ill
for some time, is much improved, ac-
cording to report received from her
home in Glen Echo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
Funeral DELAYS Trial.

: Chicago, Jan. 29.-The packers trial
was postponed today TO allow the de-
PENDANTS and their counsel to attend
the funeral of Mrs. A. H. Yeeder, wife
Of one Of the attorneys in the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
Skiers Elect Omcers

Chicago. Jan. 29.-The National Ski
Mason of Superior, Wis, president,
and Axel Hotter of Ashland, Wis, sec
retary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
White SLAYER TO Prison.

Chicago, Jan. 29.-Bert Zelensky to-
day was sentenced to the federal
prison at Fort Leayenworth, Kan, for
five years for violating the Mann
white slave law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
l. D. Brandeis Compares
Working Conditions
Here and Abroad.
employees MISTREATED
England, Inquiry Witness Says,
Has Eliminated Objection
able Features.

Washington, Jan. 29.-Testifying
before the steel investigation commit
tee today, Louis D. Brandeis of Bos-
ton challenged Judge Gary's recent
statement that the steel corporations
treatment of employees compared IA
vorably with that of any other. Bran
deis said the steel industry in England
eliminated nearly all Objectionable fea-
lures affecting employees, and reduced
the working week to 55 hours. In the
United States nearly half the steel
workers averaged 72 hours a week.
Brandeis said.
SIMILAR TO LANDLORDS.
Brandeis charged the steel workers
were worse than slaves. "The own
ers OF the steel corporation contin-
ued Brandeis, ARE in position exact
ly similar to the absentee landlords
in Ireland, and through their stock
distribution scheme to employees have
brought about condition exactly
comparable to the appalling rack-rent
conditions in Ireland
GROUP IN DENIAL.
Trenton, N. j., Jan. 29.-Counse
for the Minnesota group of land anC
mining companies, named as part!
defendants in the government sui
for dissolution of the United State
Steel corporation, filed answers to
day. The answers are a general de
nial, as far as these defendants ar,
concerned, of the allegations of tn
government of a plan on the part o
1.-THE steel corporation and other de
PENDANTS to conspire to restrict com
petition in the steel and iron bust
ness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-29
Buffalo Cores Man TO Death.

Omaha, Jan. 29.-Nels P. Anderson,
keeper of the zoo in Riverview park,
was gored TO death by a bull buffalo
yesterday.