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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
President Defended in
Debate on the Sugar
Schedule.
CHARGES BY RANSDELL
Louisiana Member Attempts to
Interpret UtteranCe of EX-
eCutive at Pittsburgh.

Washington, D. c., MAY 16.-Sena-
tor James. accredited with speaking
for President Wiisc1 and the admins
tration, interpreted the Baltimore plat
form in a speech in the senate today
as committing the president and the
party 20 free sugar. His remarks
were made in reply to declarations of
Senator Ransdell and Sen ~or-elect
Broussard Of Louisiana that it did not.
Ransdell asked If the president had
not in a speech in Pittsburgh declared
he did not stand for free trade. James
returned that the president was not
for free trade. that bill calculated TO
raise S30O,OOO,OOO revenue was not i
free trade bill.
"lf you say the president is a free
trader because he fayors free sugar"
demanded James. did yon call your
self free trader when you voted for
free bread and free shoes?"
James eloquently -raised Wilson's
stand for free sugar.
IF Taft had had half the courage OF
Wilson. he would have vetoed the
.Payne-Aldrich bill and honfires would
have been burned on every hillside l.
his honor and in my opinion he woulc
have been reelected.
Wilson says he is in favor of free
sugar and free wool. and wants No
compromise At Pittsburgh he mere
~ said he did not want to destroy any
legitimate industry. J challenge you
20 find anybody to whom Woodrow
Wilson ever said he was not in favor
Cf free sugar
Ransdell inquired II he considered
the sugar business of the south and
west legitimate.
Legally. but not economically" re.
piled James.
SENATE MEETS EARLY.
The senate met an hour earlier
than usual so both democrats and re-
publicans might speak before a vote
is taken on the question of public
hearings on the tariff bill. Under the
agreement, tlE vote will be taken al
p. IN. Chairman Simmons OF the f
nance committee was confident that
hearings would be refused, and some
republican leaders were inclined tC
agree with him.
kERNS RESOLUTION Up.
Senator Kern's resolution for an in
vestigation OF charges of peonage
militarism and oppression of th'
workers in the West Virginia mine
district was again up in the senate to
day with prospects of vote. Moth
er" Jones and other labor leaders from
the district heard the debate from
the galleries
Kern received a letter today from
State Senator Montgomery of King
wood. W. Va. who declared "humal
life is the only thing held valueles
by mine operators" and that the hecr
OF the state mining department wa
an operator in whose mines occurrer
frequent explosions. Montgomer,
wrote 700 miners had been killed il
mine explosions in the state and tina
the only thing received by the widow
we're pine boxes in which their hus
bands we're buried"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
BANK ROBBERS IN
OFFICERS net

Monmouth, H., May 16.-Charles
Wilson and Frank Shea, alleged to be
Part of a gang Of yeggmen who blew
the safe in the bank of North Hender-
son "Wednesday OF last week, were ar
rested this morning by Sheriff Fitz-
patrick and Chief of Police Webb Nor
rison in this city. On their persons
were found the sum of s90.S0 in silver.
and both carried Colt revolvers. 1t is
believed that two others were impli-
Gated in the deal and that they aiss
were in the vicinity of Monmouth to-
day. The sum Of 81 800 is missing from
the bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
MOORE HELPER is
REDUCED IN RANK

Washington, d. c, May 16.-Charles
T. Burns. an assistant foreman in the
weather bureau. suspended at the time
of the dismissal OF Chief Willis
MoorS, today was reduced in rank and
salary by Secretary Houston, who de
clared Burns guilty OF misconduct in
the performance OF duty.
Prof. Oliver Fassig, against whom
charges we're preferred by Moore. was
acquitted of all except one-that Of
making a false statement regarding
an item of expense amounting to S6.65.
No action was taken in his case. Fas-
sig contended Moore made the charges
because he refused TO support his can,
didacy for secretary of agriculture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
DEMOCRATS PLAN
FUTURE BATTLES

Washington, d. c, May 1G.-Plans
for drawing political battle lines of
1914 and 1916 were talked over today
at conferences of the executive com
mittee of the democratic -sns.tLeEal
committee. The program included
conference over what the national com
mittee should do to make the party
successful in state and congressional
elections two years hence, with a look
ahead to the next national election, a
meeting with officers of the democrat
greater representation of senators on
that body. and conference with Pres
ident Wilson.
The committee. which met at its per-
manent offices, is composed of Com
mitteeman Palmer of Pennsylvania,
Clark Howell of Georgia. Cato Sells of
Texas, Homer Cummings Of Connect
cut, and Fred Lynch of Minnesota.
Concentration, anticipation, amalga-
nation, confederation and harmoniza-
tion" Of methods is the way one mem
Der epitomized the plans of the con-
ference.
Today marked the opening of the
permanent offices of the democratic
national committee, which the party
organization expects to maintain every
day during the next four years at least
The executive committee" so called
but really a finance committee. is un,
der instructions to devise methods foT
raising money and TO press vigorous
publicity campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
RUSSELL SOUGHT
BRIBE, THAWSAYS
Slayer Testifies Former Head of
Matteawan offered to OBJ
tain Release.

New York, May 16.-Dr. John w.
Russell, former superintendent of the
Matteawan State Hospital for the
Criminal Insane, first made the sug-
gestion to Harry K. Thaw that he
could be released by the payment OF
a large sum, Thaw testified yesterday
at the bribery trial of John n. Anhut
mere.
Anhut, young attorney, is charged
with offering DR.. Russell a bribe OF
$4,000 for an order or certificate
which would result in freeing Thaw
from further confinement in the asy-
lum.
Thaw was brought from Matteawan
to testify. He was subjected to a
rigid examination and cross exam
ination. Objections CT counsel for the
defense that Thaw, legally insane, was
not competent to testify were overrul-
ed by the court. who, however, held
tha: his testimony must be considered
as that of an insane person.
Thaw told of several visits paid to
him by Anhut at Matteawan in 1912.
when he declared Anhut said he
would get me discharged"
Il asked if DR.. Russell had settled
en- something definite" said Thaw,
"and he (Anhut' said he had. l said
the money was much more than | eX-
pected to pay; that / was not in po-
sition where could pay it."
Under cross examination Thaw said
that in all he had spent $4,000 and
no more in efforts TO secure his re-
lease from Mat;eawan. This sum, he
said, was exclusive of the expenses of
his two trials for the killing of Stan
ford White.
81 was pretty well swindled on my
. two trials here" Thaw declared
! The costs were something tremen-
dous"
The witness said thai during a con,
versatiOn with Anhut questions OF
raising the money were discussed and
! that a week later he secured 14O
shares of a gas company stock. valued
at about $4,000, and $1,000 cash from
his sister, Mrs. George L. Carnegie.
Were not the securities to be turn
ed over to Anhut?" Thaw was asked.
No; they were to be turned over 20
| DR. Russell. We had arranged every
thing before ever saw Anhut."
Thaw declared his agreement with
Anhut called for the return of all or
part of the $4,000 if he did not walk
out Of the door of the asylum or was
no. released by the court b. specified
dates. He said Anhut paid him back
$14,70O of the $4,000 Jan. l last, when
/ the plan had failed.
During cross examination Thaw OBJ
| jected to being called Harry" saying
/ his name was Henry"
Are you the Henry K. Thaw who
shot and killed White!" the witness
was asked.
| Yes" in a low voice
Did you intend 10 kill him."
This is a question Og-Cide the Issue,
and l refuse to answer"
Justice SeabuEy declined to direct
the witness TO answer.
DR.. Russell resigned as superintend-
ent at Matteawan shortly after Gov
ernor Su-zer sent Col. Joseph F. Scot
then superintendent of prisons, let
| ter demanding Dr.. Russell's removal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
CONVICT BANKER
OF A CIGAR THEFT

Winfield Kas.. May 16.-Grant SAT
for. vice-president OF a local bank, one
of the wealthiest men in Winfield.
was convicted today OF the theft OF
cigars from a local dealer.
IL was testified he asked the sales
man for three for quarer and when
the latter's back Was turned took one
Or two others from the box. Sentence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
BAPTIST LAYMAN
FOR WOMAN VOTE

ST. Louis, No. May 16.--An amend
ment was proposed to the constitution
of the Southern Baptist convention to-
day to admit women TO the floor as
delegates. a vote will be taken before
the convention adjouT2s. The amend
ment was offered by R. II. Coleman,
layman, of Dallas, Texas. Coleman
said he believed the Baptists owed it
to the women to make this change. as
they had always taken a leading part
in the work of the church. since the
beginning OF the Christian era.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
DIVORCE EVIL HIT
BY CHURCH BODY

Atlanta, Ca, May deterioration
of the divorce evil and resolutions
commencing action by every Presby-
terry OF the Northern Presbyterian
church TO secure more strict divorce
legislation by states, were embodied in
the report CT the special committee
on Christian life and work made today
before the Northern Presbyterian as
sembly.
Election of moderators by the COM
missioners of the northern and south
ern Presbyterian churches, with an
unexpected choice IN the case of the
former. were chief events of interest
a. yesterdays sessions of the Presby
terrain assemblies in session here. DR..
John Timothy Stone OF the Fourth
Presbyterian church. Chicago, was
elected moderator of the northern
body. and DIR. ]. Sprole Lyons of the
First Presbyterian church. Louisville,
Ky was chosen moderator for the
southern assembly All three of the
assemblies have now selected mOder-
ators. the United Presbyterians last
night naming DR.. r. NJ. Russell OF New
Wilmington, Pa.
There is much speculation as to
whether the joint gatherings of the
assemblies and the synod of the As
scciated Reformed church will result
in a Joint declaration OF faith. The
southern assembly yesterday did not
consider the subject of union and the
united Presbyterian assembly devel-
oped opposition. Three Presbyteries
in memorials protested against any &C
ticn until the various Preshyteries
hsd considered a proposed basis OF
Unio-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
THREATS FOR TEACHER
Young Woman in Village Receives
Anonymous Communication.

Joliet, Ill, May 1--we viii tar and
feather you and drive you out of town
and punish you as you have punished
our children" was the threat received
in an anonymous letter today by Viola
Johnson, young school teacher in
Channahon, village south of here.
Miss Johnson accuses a we'll known
woman of writing the letters, of which
today's was the second. The affair
is said to be the result of Miss John
sons attempt TO keep discipline in a
room which it is said has been no
torious for disorder. The school board
announced today it would back up the
teacher
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
Mitchell Accepts Appointment.

Albany, N Y, May 16.-John Mitch
ell. former president of the United
Mine Workers, has decided to accept a
so-called recess appointment as state
labor commissioner. With a view CT
reorganizing the state labor depart
ment Mitchell today conferred with
Sulzer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
DECATUR,|LL.,
DOCTOR SHOT
BYAN EDITOR

Decatur, ILL.,, May 16.-E. B. Slate,
editor of the Mt Auburn Tribune, this
morning shot DR.. B. p Windsor of Mt.
Auburn in the stomach. The shooting
occurred in the railroad station, where
Windsor was waiting for a train for
Springfield. After being shot Windsor
boarded the train and went to a hos
pital at Springfield. His wound is SER
ious. Slate was jailed at Taylorville.
The shooting was the result of an
old feud which was resumed at the
spring election. Slate opposed Wind
sor bitterly, but the latter was chosen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
PIRIE CUTS OFF A
SON WITH $1,000

New York. May 16.-An estate val
ued at S12.000,000, left by the late
John T. Pirie, a prominent Chicago
merchant, will be divided equally
among the widow, three daughters
and three sons. The fourth son, Allen.
is cut off with $1,000 The will, which
was filed in probate at Mineola, L. l.,
today. gives 10 reason for the discrim-
nation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
Committee Ignores House
and Proceeds to Get
at Returns.
BOARDMAN CONTESTING
Progressive lnsist3 Ee Is Elect
ed in Forty-firSt Over Hen
neby, Democrat.

Springfield, Ill.,, May 16-The sub.
committee of the house elections com.
mittee appointed to recount the ballots
cast at special election in the Forty
first district began its work today. BY
proceeding to a recount of the ballots,
the subcommittee disregarded the &C
ton of the house declaring null and
void the appointment by the elections
committee of a subcommittee to hear
the contest brought by Boardman, pro-
gressive, against HennebeS demo-
crat. On the face OF the returns,
Boardman was elected by coo plural
ity.
The state canvassing board threw
out the vote cast in Dupage county on
the ground that the judges and clerks
had attempted to count ii under the
cumulative system, that of multiplying
by three, which was held to be i'm
proper in special election where the
different political parties each had but
one candidate. Throwing out the vote
in Dupage left Hennebey with a ma
jority, and he was given a certificate
of election.
| ne NOulSSl has
engendered a lot of bad feeling be-
tween democrats and republicans. The
democrats charge the republicans and
progressives joined hands to unseat
Hennebey in favor of a progressive
candidate and to dismiss the contests
pending for seats held by other pro-
gressive house members.
| HOUSE DOES MUCH WORK.
With less than a score of members
in attendance, the house accomplished
a vast amount of work today at COM
paratively short session of about an
hour and a half
Members who remained over, took
Speaker Mckinley at his word, and no
one attempted TO raise the question OF
a quorum.
All appropriation bills on the calen-
dar. including first and second read
ings of both house and senate bills,
were advanced before other measures
were considered. After the appropria-
tion bills were disposed of, individual
members who had remained for the
purpose of getting their bills advanc-
ed were recognized. In all, the house
acted probably upon so different bills
today. The senate held a perfunctory
session and adjourned. Under joint
resolution, the two houses stand ad-
journed until next Tuesday morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
Ridder Declines Post.

Albany, N Y, May 16.-Herman
Ridder OF New York announced he
would not accept the position of su-
perintendent of state prisons, to
which he recently was appointed by
Governor SulZeT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
Loaan heads ocntIsts.

Peoria, Ill. May 16.-Dr. William Lo-
gan was elected president and Chicago
was chosen at the next meeting place
ot the Illinois State Dental society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTs.

Evening star: Saturn. Morning
stars: Mercury. Jupiter. Mars. Venus.
Constellation Virgo spans the southern
and southeastern sky. with the FIRST
magnitude star. Spica. well above the
hc -izon about S:3n D. III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-16
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till 7 o. m. Tomorrow, 70
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline,
ard Vicinity.

Unsettled weather, with probably
showers tonight or Saturday. Warmer
tonight, cooler Saturday with mod
crate winds.
Highest temperature yesterday. 20;
lowest last night, 45 at a. m, 50.
Wind velocity, miles.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at p. m, 68, at
Z a m. 50.
Stage of water. ga, rise Of / inch.
JIM. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-08

Anton Szeister, c. & NV. Ry.
repair man, struck and seriously
injured by train.
Gov.-elect Dunno is here.
Auto struck wagon of H. P.
Bryker, teamster, 3210 Beach st.
Bryker severely hurt.
BERTHE Klirnerk, baby, 3449 S.
Ashland av., dead from burns re
ceived playing with matches.
Youthful robbers held up G. w.
Durham, 3449 Prairie av.j and
two women companions. Got
gold watch. Women screamed.
Beat it. Arrested after revolver
duel later.
Robber attacked w. L. Run
yam, 5742 Jackson av. Tried to
force him into hallway. Runyan
used jiu jitsu on him, throwing
him several feet. Fled.
SeamStreSs IN employee OF Mrs.
J. T. Fish, Prairie av., choked and
robbed of SIS.
Burglar calmly smoking cigar
caught breaking into safe Of Cam
eron & Wolf Co., Az Rush st. Ar
rested.
Revolver and watch worth $50
taken from home of Mrs. J. N.
Gilbert, 4213 Lake av.
J. E. Scherer, 1919 w. Jackson
blvd, robbed of $40 by man he
had been drinking with.
Oak Park az" coach left ele-
waited structure at 5th av. near w. /
Van Buren, ST., and fell to street.
Only two passengers. No one
hurt.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-08

Mich, severely crushed by
switching cars of Grand Trunk
Ry. at S. Dearborn and w. 18th.
Pat Crosby, 10, hermit, who
lived in shanty at 1O3d st. and the
lake, killed when plank fell on
head.
I. Weisenberger arrested and
fined 5000 for theft of ry. ticket.
Charge against ]. Sidias, sa-
loonkeeper, 1149 S. Wabash av.,
of receiving stolen property has
been dismissed.
Edgewater put in demand for
more policemen.
Judge Lands today again post
poned his ruling on sale of Illinois
properties of c. & M. Electric
Ry. Will announce his decision
Saturday.
Fire in ]. B. Day & Co. factory,
20 E. Illinois st. Four employees
and 2 fremen injured. $4,000
loss.
Twelve men held up in cafe of
Ed Hills, California av. and Mari
anna st.
Clarence Whitehi1l, baritone,
stabbed in forehead in duel in first
act of 'Lohengrin" at Auditor
iufn Accidental. Slightly hurt.
Miss Anna Heating, 474O Prairie
av., robbed of two diamond rings
worth ST 800 on Wabash av. car.
H. G. Tovey, Australia, student
at Moody Bible Institute, saw and
touched snow yesterday for first
time in his life.
Two armed men held up Erick-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-31

lightful numbers on the program The
musical program was given by Miss
Butterfield AMP Miss Beckman. Their
solos were very pretty. Dainty re-
freshments we're served
Miss Dorothy Wolf of Michigan ave-
nue. will haveI the Willing Workers as
her guests Saturday afternoon. 1t will
be the monthly social meeting of the
class.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-31
MEET AT THE SETTLEMENT HOUSE

The teachers and members of the
Parents Club of West Hammond were
invited by the ladies of the Settlement
Association to meet at the Settlement
House at 9 State street at four o'clock
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Brooks and
daughter. Miss Virginia Brooks. Mrs.
Atwell. Miss Shellhorn and the Rev. HI.
Adams of Chicago were also present.
There were between thirty and forty
guests at the meeting A committee
was in charge of the entertainment for
the Afternoon and the program was a
most interesting and enjoyable one.
DIR. Mary e. Jackson gave the address
of the afternoon. She talked prin-
cipally of Parents Clubs and the bene-
fit they are to any community. Mrs.
Atwell gave a reading which was very
enjoyable The reading by Mrs. Walter
r. Patterson was also one Of the de-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-31
A SOCIAL GATHERING.

The members of the Eyelet Emhrod-
cry Club spent delightful afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Walter Lanborne
in Highland street yesterday. Mrs
Lanborne entertained Mrs. Morgan and
Miss Elizabeth Clemens In company
with the members of the club. three
course luncheon was served at four
o'clock after the guests had spent a
few hours plea SANITY with their needle
work. Mrs. Henry Morris will enter
tain the members of the club at an
other thimble party at her home in
Highland street Thursday afternoon
February 18th. The following mem
bers were present at the meeting; Mrs
l.. j. Haefer. Mrs. Frank Shine. Mrs
Henry Morris. Mrs. clyde Petrie, Mrs
A. G. Deayer, Mrs. VIII Hageman, Mrs
Clemens and Mrs. A. H. Kale.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-31

A party was given as surprise to
Miss Lena Reingold at her home. 372
State street last Wednesday evening.
Music and games were the social diver
sions. The prizes In the contests ware
won by Miss Goldie Diamond and Miss
Sarah Cohen. A dainty two course
lucheon was served during the evening.
Those present were the Misses Sophia
Friedman, Goldie Diamond. Sadie
Yalowitx. Lille Magdanz. Elsie Gren-
valid. Eva Kaplan. Sarah Cohen. Mabel
Johnson. Sarah Reingold. Anna Marcus.
Evelyn Comhact and Lima Reingold.
MRS. FOREST ENTERTAINS.
Mrs e. j. Forest very charmingly
entertained the members of Circle No.
yesterday afternoon at her home in
Plummer avenue. In company with
the members of the society Mrs. Forest
entertained Mrs. N. j. Carpenter of
Chicago, Mrs. ]. A. Dubois and Miss
Dubois of Crown Point and Mrs. Bar
ney G. Young of Hammond. Cards
were a feature of the afternoons err
tertainment. Pedro was played pro
gressively at four tables. After sew
eral games the honors were awarded
to Mrs. George M. Elder. Mrs. William
d. Weis and Mrs. Mayer. The hostess
awarded the guest prizes to Mrs. Car
penter and Mrs. Young. A four course
luncheon was served after the card
games. On account of the I-enten sea-
son there will be no meeting of Circle
: No. | until after Easter. The next
hostess will be named later.
MRS. DORTEN A HOSTESS
| The members of the Sunshine Club
We're guests at pleasant party al
which Mrs. III. l.. Dorten was hostess
yesterday afternoon at her home in
Claude street. Mrs. Dorten entertain
ed with cards. Progressive pedro was
played at two tables. The honors In
cards were won by Mrs. Henrietta
| Huber, Mrs. j. c. jackson and Mrs. II
| l.. porten. Mrs. c. e. Jackson was
| awarded the consolation prize. Afte
the card games the guests were invit-
| ed into the dining room for refresh
ments. A prettily appointed luncheon
was served In two courses. Mrs
Charles Hubbard was named as the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-31
4 CARD PARTY.

Mrs. Gus Newell and Mrs. Wink were
hostesses at the second pedro party In
the series to be given this season for
the benefit of the Protected Home Cir
Gle. The party was given at the home
of Mrs. Newell, 3S4 Michigan avenue
last Wednesday evening. The games
were played progressively at eight
tables. Prizes were won by Mrs. Hill
and Mrs. Kemp. Refreshments Were
served after the card games The mem
bers of the organization and thei:
friends are invited to attend the parties
which will begin during the coming
weeks for the benefit of the lodge.