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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08

tee, said because of the refusal of
President Taft to direct the comp
troller to furnish information on the
subject, it would be impossible to
conclude the investigation. The COM
mittee pans go to the new admins
tration and ask the new controller
10 furnish the desired Information.
FOR CRIMINAL STATUTES.
Criminal statutes to prevent bank
officers accepting personal compensa-
ton" for loans from their banks, regu-
lation of loans by banks to their own
officers and directors and stricter
methods of national bank examination
were among monetary reforms en-
dorsed today by Controller of the Cur
rency Murray before the money trust
committee.
SHAW Is HEARD.
Former Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie NJ. Shaw, and Professor Laur-
ence Laughlin OF Chicago were the
principal witnesses before the house
currency committee today. Questions
asked by the democratic members of
the committee indicate the commit
tee favors the establishment of a
/ system of divisional reserve banks
f operated under close government su.
/ pervision as a substitute for the ma
tional monetary commissions propos-
/ eG central bank.
! AS a remedy for existing conditions
: Shaw proposed that the government
authorize national banks to issue un
/ secured currency, to be guaranteed by
the government, to the extent of %
per cent of their capital Sock, not in
Guiding surplus, in times Of emer
gency. To force contraction after ar
emergency ceased to exist. he suggest
ei that tax OF per cent be imposed
upon all such supplementary currency
urtil cancelled after a certain date. He
favored negotiable books of accept
ance These changes he regarded az
the only necessities Of banking re
forms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
TAFT ASKS BOARD
Be KEPT At WORK

Washington. Jan. 8.-Congress was
asked to appropriate S250,000 for con
tinuing the investigation of the COM
mission on economy and efficiency in
to the executive departments of the
government, in a special message py
President Taft today.
He points out there is no greater
service that can be rendered the coun-
try than a continuance of the work OF
the commission until some form Of
organization is provided for contin-
ucusly doing this kind of work under
the executive
He expresses the opinion that the
technique and procedure of every
branch and Office of government should
be submitted to as painstaking exam
nation as that given those on which
reports have been made. He asks con-
gress for S250,000 appropriation by
March 4, for the incoming president.
The president is Of the opinion that
in offices outside of Washington the
largest opportunities for economy will
be found.
ut is of interest" continues the pres
| ident, Ito note that the cost of clerk
hire in the New York postoffice alone
| is more than that incurred IN the de-
partments of war. navy, state, justice
and commerce and labor at Washing
ton"
The report of the commission con
tains a description of 10 subjects, the
result of 81 months work. Changes
recommended by the commission carry
definite estimates of yearly saving
of several million dollars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
CHICAGO'S WIRES
ALL KNOCKED OUT

Chicago. Jan. S-Telegraph wires be-
tween New Yor kand Chicago were
prostrated today as a result OF a sleet
and wind storm last night. Conditions
are the worst in years. When the mar
kets opened today only one Chicago
broker had wire. He offered to help
other brokers as far as possible. This
wire, the only one working, went down
ina half hour. kilograms of all kinds
ccngested the offices of the telegraph
companies. Hundreds OF poles and
wires were broken. The greatest dam.
age was in Illinois. northern Indiana
and Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
Quits Priesthood to Wed.

st. Louis, Jan. 8.-That he might
marry Miss Florence Layer, a nurse
of Louisville, Ky, Rev. Father d. J.
Gallagher, also of that city, renounced
his VOWS to the church and brought
her here, the ceremony being perform
ed by the Rev. Percy Brown, canon of
Christ Church ca hedral The Rev.
Mr.. Brown said he was aware of the
bridegroom's former position ia the
Roman Catholic church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
SERvIA IN A MOVE
TO HASTEN PEACE

Londoa. Jan. S.-The Seryian gov
ernment oday decided to withdraw
from the Adriatic sea This action
in regarded IN all quarters as a not
able step in the direction Of peace.
CcnstantinopIe. Jan. 8.-British FoT-
eign Minister Grey submitted to the
powers a proposal preserving Adrian
ople TO Turkey. according to state
nlent today. retention Of the city to be
subject to dismantling of the fortifica-
lions. 1t is understood the proposal
stands a good chance Of acceptance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
The Weather

Forecast Till o. m. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Fair tonight and Thursday, rising
Thursday. The lowest
temperature tonight will be about 10
degrees.
Temperature at Z a. m, IL. Highest
yesterday, 21, lowest last night IL.
Velocity of wind at Z a. m, miles
per hour.
Precipitation, "a inch.
Relative humidity at p. M, 80, at
Z a. m, SO.
Stage Of water, %, no change in last
"a hours
I'M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today to noon tomorrow
Sun sets 4:5O, rises 7:24. Evening
stars: Venus, Saturn. Morning stars
Mars, Mercury, Jupiter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
HALF OF ORANGE
CROP To ESCAPE

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. s.-With
markedly higher temperatures prevail
ing, smudging was successful last
Aight in saving oranges and lemons
that were only slightly nipped in the
record cold OF the previous two days
According 10 experts fully half of the
s50.000.000 crop may be found in mar
ketable shape. On a basis of 80
per cent damage. the railroads stand
TO lose s9.000.00o In reduced freight
receipts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
Socialist Under CHARGE.

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. S.-Malfeas-
ance in Office is the charge filed by
John NJ Behling against Louis A.
Arnold, socialist tax commissioner.
Arnold is accused of violating the
civil service laws in the numerous
discharges of assessors, in compelling
assessors to change assessments, and
fn employing incompetent help and
wasting city fund. Behling was re-
Gently discharged from Arnold's office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
EnaIneers Refuse the WAGE.

New York, Jan. S.-The Brotherhood
Of Locomotive Firemen and Engine
ren yesterday declined 70 accept the
schedules proposed yesterday by the
conference committee representing so
eastern railroads, but offered to arbi-
trate the questions involved under the
E-dman act
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
Decatur Market Enllurs-

Decatur, H., Jan. s.-After 10
months trial. the public market here
has proved a failure. according 10
Mayor Dinneen. and probably will be
abandoned. Farmers and hucksters
in the market charged prices as high
or higher than the stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
new SCHEME To
TAKE GAS ROUTE

Los Angeles. Jan. S.-with his head
lncased in an air-tight box which bore
the inscription. patent applied for"
aud into which a large quantity Of gas
was released through the agency OF an
alarm clock device. o. d. Comoer lay
on the floor OF his home and was as
EhyNiated The funeral was held to-
day The alarm served n dual pur-
pose. Il not only released the gas, but
attracted neighbors. They arrived too
late.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
Kit carson,s Guide pxlno.

Alton, Ill, Jan. Samuel Lott, who
says he was Kit Carson's first guide,
is dying here. He is sc years old and
ran away from his Vermont home
when he was II and met Carson in st.
Louis. He says he was with Carson
and II OF his men when all we're frozen
TO death except he and Carson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
Four Miners KILLED in caxe.In.

Bingham, Utah, Jan. S.-A shift
boss and three miners in the under
ground workings of the United States
Copper company we're buried beneath
a cavein of rock and earth here yes
terday The body of one of the min
ers has been recovered and a gang
of men is digging for the others. No
hope is entertained that any is alive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
Uncle Sam Walter.

Roswell. n. NJ. Jan. S.-Four bache-
lor ranchmen living on adjoining
farms eight miles from Lake Arthur
near here. are eating a community
dinner every day with Uncle Sam as
waiter. The meal is cooked in a res
taurant at Lake Arthur and is dis
patched by parcel post to the home
OF one OF the men, where the four
gather and dine together.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
Controller of the Curren-
cy is in Favor of Grim
inaI Statutes
ON ONOFFICERSANDLOANS
Stricter Method of Examination
of National Concerns Is
Also Urged.

Washington, Jan s.-Affairs Of ma
tional banks, particularly their loans
and securities for loans, were before
the money trust committee today.
Counsel Untermyer, for the commit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
Worst TangIe in History
of Illinois on Speak
ership.
FOUR PARTIES IN FIGHT
Senate AdiOurnS for Day With
out Any Result Toward Or
ganizing for Business.

Springfield, H.. Jan. s.-When Sec
retary OF State Doyle called the house
to order, convening the Forty-eighth
assembly at noon today. members fac
ed the most complete tangle in connec-
ton with the speakership in the his
tory Of the state. Four political par
ties were split in nearly a dozen fac
tions. II was predicted the house
members would ballot all day without
eleCting a speaker.
Lieutenant Governor Oglesby called
the senate 10 order and faced a situa,
ton apprUXimating that in the house.
The FOL mality OF administering the
Oath Of Office 10 members and other
details took some time, but balloting
for speaker Of the house and a presi-
dent Of the senate was placed ahead
of the temporary officers
Ia iho house. Homer J. Tice, 11th-
hour nominee Of the republican caucus
for the speakership, drew considera-
bic support from Hubbard Of Carroll
ton.
GALLERIES PACKED.
All the galleries were packed by
spectators anticipating an exciting
fight when Secretary Doyle at 1910
swung the gavel for the call to order.
Roger Sullivan occupied a seat on the
floor on the right side OF the house.
lie mingled with members on the floor
before the call 10 order.
Twenty-Five progessives in the house
we're seated at the extreme left
Mclaughlin. Sulllvans candidate for
speaker. canvassed the situation with
a number OF republicans. Carter of
Champaign was mentioned as floor
leader Of the proEressives.
ROOM FOR REPUBLICANS.
Republican senators had seats drawn
this morning. Eor the first time in
the memory of the oldest member
there were enough seats on the repub
lcan side OF the table to accommodate
all members Of that party. Senate re
puDlicans failed 10 outline any pro
gram OF procedure this morning. Lieu
tenant Governor Oglesby ruled no 9th
er business could be taken up unit
he constitutional officers, a presiden
pro tenn and secretary were elected.
Without accomplishing any resul
toward organization the senate ad
journed until tomorrow.
TICE LEADS ON FIRST.
The first official roll call Oh tn
speakership was as follows: Home
Tice. Greenvew, 90; Rapp, Fairfield
10; Mclaughlin. Chicago. 81; Fran
Ryan, Chicago. Z; Hubbard, Carol
ton. IA: Karch. Belleville. Il; Garter
Champaign, 20; Stedman, Chicago,
Second roll call showed no chang,
No one expected today to get the ne,
essary II to break the deadlock.
After three roll calls on the speal
ership, without result. the house a,
journed to this evening.
Senator Nanny (democrat) OF NJ
Sterling was chosen leader Of the sci
ate. He will preside over all part
Caucuses. and will be democratic ca
didate for president pro TEN and foe
leader OF the democratic side.
The democratic senate caucus co
vened this morning Nothing was a
complished last night further than
elect Nanny TO the leadership. II a
pears probable Senators O'Conno
Hurley. Compton. Piercy and Canads
will be named committee on comm
tees for the democratic side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
3 AUTO BANDITS
FACING CHARGES

Chicago, Jan. S.-Three automobile
bandits, said by the police TO have
committed a score of daring robber-
les the las. month, we're formally
charged with various crimes today
Herbert Saucier was booked" for rob
berry. and James Mitchell and Albert
Charest were booked" for assault
with intent TO kill Policeman Sticken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
Again Elected President.

For the 18th successive time. ". H.
treasurer OF Rock Island
county, has Seen elected president Of
the Crescent Telephone company Of
Whiteslde coJnty. This Hne is for the
most part a Iural line and IL has en-
joyed unusual prosperity for an inde-
rendent -, poration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08

Los AngeIes-Going full speed, L. c.
Hardeman. a realty broker steered his
automobile in front of suburban cleo
trio Car and grasped Miss Ray Muir
ply. who was almost under the cars
wheels The car and automobile col
Hded The automobile was wrecked,
but Hardeman and Miss Murphy were
not hurt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
FLAMES DESTROY
As2OO,OOO STOCK

Peoria, H., Jan. S.-The' main ware
house of the Oakford & Fahnestock
wholesale grocery and a huge stock
Of contents were destroyed by fire of
unknown origin this morning. The
loss is 100000, fully insured. The
fire threatened the entire wholesale
district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
EIoper Gets Three Ysara.

New Richmoad, Wis, Jan. S.-Hen-
~ Irvine, who eloped with a Balsam
Lake high school girl, was sentenced
to three years in Waupun when he
pleaded guilty to a charge Of mis-
treating her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
Parcels by Aeroplane.

Boston, Jan. S.--An official commits
sion has been granted Harry Jones,
young aviator, as the first parcel post
carrier by aeroplane. He started to-
day for New York with % pounds OF
mail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
This William Tell Fails.

Harrodsburg, KY, Jan. SACK
Coleman, a would-be William Tell,
bet Henry Marshall he could put
rifle bullet through MarshalPs hat
without touching his scalp. Marshall
accepted the wager and won. The
bulle- went through Marshall's skull,
killing him instantly. Coleman was
arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
MIas Redmond a Bride.

London, Jan. s.-The marriage Of
Max Green. chairman of the Irish pris-
ons board, and Miss Johanna Red
mend, youngest doughter OF John Red
mond, leader of the Irish nationalists.
took place today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
Deakln RetIres.

Melbourne, Australia: Jan. 8.-Al'
fred Deakin, leader of the opposition
in the house of representatives, has
resigned. He is in i'll health and will
retire from public life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
Iudne,s naunhter Suicide.

Kewanee, Ill, Jan. S.-Mrs. Minnie
Weiss. 80 years old and daugh er
Of Judge Jesse Emerson Of Bureau
county, killed herself at her home IN
Buda. by cutting her throat with a
razor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
2a Below In kansaa.

Topeka, Jan. 8.-Temperarures rang
ing from 8 to Is below zero were re
corded throughout Kansas today.
There was no wind. There is a short
age OF gas for heating in general
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
Survivors of RoseCrans
Fight Terrific Battle
With Elements.
LIFE SAVERS in PERIL
Craft Is Disabled and They Are
Saved by LightShip-Gale
Still HoWling.

Astoria, Ore, Jan. S.-Of the ships
company of SO who sailed from San
Francisco on the ill-fated oil tanker,
Rosecrans, only three survive the
loss of the vessel yesterday on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
WIRE SPARKS.

st. Louis-Philip ]. Reuter-, president
of a manufacturing company, was
found dead in a deserted room Of his
plant. An autopsy disclosed that death
was due to poison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
Anthony Hunt Sent Home,

Washington, Jan. S.-Anthony Hunt
of Chicago, who was taken in custody
at the White house Sunday, when ne
attempted to see President Taft and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08

nent hospital for the insane, was
turned over today to a Chicago alien
list, who will take him to a Chicago
sanitarium
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08

Associated Press
Exclusive Wife
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1913-09-10
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Number Three.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to section
three of article eight Of the Consti-
tuition of Pennsylvania.
Section /. Be it resolved by the
House of Representative Of the Com
monwealth OF Pennsylvania Qf the
Senate concur), That the following is
proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the Commonwealth OF
Pennsylvania, in accordance with the
provisions Of the eighteenth article
thereof
Section 2.-Amend section three Of
article eight, which reads as follows:
"All judges elected by the electors Of
the State at large may be elected at
either a general or municipal election,
as circumstances may require. All
the elections for judges Of the courts
for the several judicial districts, and
for county, city, ward, borough, and
township officers, for regular terms Of
service, shall be held on the municipal
election day; namely, the Tuesday
next following the first Monday Of No
vember in each odd-numbered year,
but the General Assembly may by law
fix a different day, two-thirds Of all
the members of each House consent
Ing thereto: Provided, That such
elections shall always be held In an
odd-numbered year." so as to read:
Section 3. All judges elected by
the electors of the State at large may
be elected at either a general or mu'
nicipal election, as circumstances may
require. All elections for judges OF
the courts for the several judicial dis
tricts, and for county, city, ward, bor.
ough, and township officers. for regu
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1913-09-10
Number Five.
A JOINT RESOLUTION.


Proposing an amendment to the Con-
Stitution of Pennsylvania.
Be 1t resolved by the Senate and
House OF Representative of the Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania in Gener-
al Assembly met, That the follow
ing is proposed as an amendment to
the Constitution of Pennsylvania, in
accordance with the. provisions OF the
eighteenth article thereof
Article TX.
Section Is. No obligations which
have been heretofore issued, or which
may hereafter be issued, by any coun-
ty or municipality, other than Phlla-
delphia, to provide for the construc-
tion or acquisition of waterworks,
subways, underground railways or
street railways, or the appurtenances
thereof, shall be considered as a debt
of municipality, within the meaning
of section eight of article nine OF the
Constitution of Pennsylvania or OF
this amendment, If the net revenue
derived from said property for per-
iod of five years, either before or after
the acquisition thereof, or, where the
same Is constructed by the county or
municipality, after the completion
thereof, shall have been sufficient to
pay interest and sinking-fund charges
during said period upon said obliga-
tions, or if the said obligations shall
be secured by liens upon the respec.
tive properties, and shall impose no
municipal liability. Where munich
palities or counties shall issue obliga-
tions to provide for the construction
Of property, as herein provided, said
said municipalities or counties may
also issue obligations to provide for
the interest and sinking-fund charges
accruing thereon until said properties
shall have been completed and in op-
Grafton for a period of one year; and
said municipalities and counties shall
not be required to levy tax to pay
said interest and sinking-fund charges,
as required by section ten Of article
nine Of the Constitution Of Pennsyl-
vania, until after said properties shall
have been operated by said counties
or municipalities during said period
of one year. Any of the said munich
palities or counties may incur indebt-
edness in excess Of seven per centum,
and not exceeding ten per centum, OF
the assessed valuation Of the taxable
property therein, If said increase OF
Indebtedness shall have been assented
TO by three-fifths Of the electors vot-
ing at public election, In such man
ner as shall be provided by law.
A true copy Of Joint Resolution
No. 5.
ROBERT McAFEE,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1913-09-10
Number Four.
A JOINT RESOLUTION.


Proposing an amendment to section
one Of article nine OF the Consti-
tuition of Pennsylvania, relating to
taxation.
Section l. Be 1t resolved by the
Senate and House of Representatives
Of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
In General Assembly met, That the
following is proposed as an amend
ment to the Constitution of the Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania, in ac'
cordance with the provisions of the
eighteenth article thereof
Section 2. Amend section one of
article nine OF the Constitution of
Pennsylvania, which reads as follows:
'All taxes shall be uniform, upon
the same class Of subjects, within the
territorial limits of the authority levy
ing the tax, and shall be levied and
collected under general laws; but the
General Assembly may, by general
laws, exempt from taxation public
property used for public purposes,
actual places of religious worship,
places of burial not used or held for
private or corporate profit, and institu-
tions Of purely public charity" so as
to read as follows:
All taxes shall be uniform upon the
same class of subjects, within the ter.
ritorial limits of the authority levying
the tax, and shall be levied and col
lected under general laws, and the
subjects OF taxation may be classified
for the purpose of laying graded or
progressive taxes; but the General
Assembly may, by general laws, ex-
empt from taxation public property
used for public purposes, actual places
Of religious worship, places of burial
not used or held for private or cor
porate profit, and institutions of pure
ly public charity.
A true copy of Joint Resolution
No. 4.
ROBERT McAFEE,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1913-09-10
CAMiNE GUILTY
Convicted of Taking Lola Norris to
Reno, Violating Mann Act.

Convicted of Taking Lola Norris to
Reno, Violating Mann Act.
In San Francisco f. Drew Cam
inetti, son of the federal commits
sioner of immigration, was found
guilty on the first count Of an indict-
ment charging him with violating the
Mann white slave act.
The charge against him was that of
transporting, from Sacramento to
Reno, New, Lola Norris for immoral
purposes. With him on the trip was
Maury /. Diggs and Marsha Warning
ton. Diggs was convicted on num-
ber of counts several weeks ago. The
jury in the Caminetti case deliberated
five and a half hours.
Throughout his defense Caminetti,
like Diggs, averred that he had gone
to Reno to escape publicity of a scan.
dal in which he had participated and
that the two girls insisted upon going
with them.