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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-06-09
Police Court Notes

The carelessness of Japanese labor
ers in leaving a large quantity of giant
powder in front of the building for
.merly occupied. by the Evening Bulle-
tin resulted in the police selling 1t
Saturday. They were finally prevail
ed upon by the Japanese contractor to
return the powder, but only after he
had given assurance that he would be
more careful in the future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
CUMMINS IS ENCOURAGED
WITH PARTY'S NEW MOVE

Washington, D. c., May 13.-Repub-
lican senators who attended the pro-
gressive conference in Chicago return
ed today determined to exert all in
fluence at their command to induce
the national committee to call a re-
organization convention in the fall
Senator Cummins said written ap-
peals from many states would be laid
before the national committee setting
forth reasons for reorganization con-
vention
I'VE feel greatly encouraged" he
said.
A suggestion fhat attempts be made
to induce republicans who joined the
progressive party to return to their
old allegiance was discussed today by
house progreSsiyes, and Representa-.
tive Hinebaugh of Illinois, speaking
for them, issued a statement declar
ing the only course for progressive
republicans to pursue is to come in the
progressive party, where they belong.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
vREDENBURCH IS
COAT, He CLAIMS

Springfield, H., May ia confer
ence of the committee of four sena-
tors selected to investigate the
charges against Lieutenant Governor
O'Hara will be held this afternoon or
tonight to determine whether addi-
tional testimony shall be taken before
submitting the report TO the senate
Thomas Vredenburgh, young
Springfield Iumberman, prominently
named in the case, held a conference
with friends and legal counsel, and it
was rumored he has determined on a
course of action of his own. 1t is said
further developments on the case
aside from those coming from the
senate are possible. Friends of Vre-
denburgh declared the young man has
been made a scapegoat in the efforts
TO clear OHara, and insisted they
would not abide by the results, If the
senate committee decided to close the
investigation without further interro-
cation of witnesses. The attitude Of
Vredenburgh and his friends may
have an effect on the final outcome of
the inquiry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
SHIP OF PEACE IS
TOAST OF BRYAN

Washington, D. c., May 13.-Foreign
delegates in this country preparing for
the centenary of the celebration of
the treaty Of Client departed today for
Philadelphia after being the guests
of John A. Stewart of New York at
breakfast at the Army and Navy club.
Secretary Bryan today bade the del
egates of the British empire fare
well in the name OF the United States
In the course Of his remarks he said
p4eBafations for sthe peace celebra-
tion were ip the nature Of binding the
greatest superdreadnaugfit andAthat it
would be called Friendship"
"Its compass is the heart,"s said
Bryan, describing the allegorical4ship
of peace. 'Its shells carry good will,
its missiles are projected by the
smokeless powder of love, and its
captain is the prince of peace. l want
you to drink with me to the battleship
friendship
Stewart, chairman of the American
executive committee, said a meeting
would be held in New York May %,
when plans would be formulated for
raising several millions for American
features in tie proposed celebration.
Similar meetings willNbe held by sub,
committees in London, Toronto, Mel
bourne and Client.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
-FOUR INJURED IN
AN iowa STORM

Clinton, Iowa, May 13.-Two storms,
one from the east, the other from the
south, met at Maquoeta this morning,
blew down the tent of Golmar Bros
circus and toppled over wagons. Four
employees were injured, one fatally.
No other damage was done.
Des Moines, May 13.-One of the
heaviest wind and electric storms of
the season swept over Iowa early to-
day. There was considerable damage
to wires. 1t appeared heaviest IN the
south and central part, particularly at
Madrid The Des Moines rainfall was
so. Aside from wire decentralization
little other damage was reported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
Referendum Battle Takes
Place in the Capital
Today.
L0RIMER ON THE SCENE
DepoSed Senator One of Lead
ing Opponents of Proposed
Law.

Springfield, Ill, May 13.-Progres-
sive, socialist and democratic orators
waged war on republican speakers in
the house today as a prelude to the
final vote in the Forty-seventh general
assembly On the question of submit
ting the initiative and referendum to
the people of the state.
Eight set speeches, in addition to
many impromptu arguments, were on
the days program, and the vote on
the measure will not be taken before
nightfall, with a possibility it may be
postponed until tomorrow. OF the
eight set speeches, six were in favor
of the proposition and two against it.
Mccormick. progressive; Stedman, So
cialist. and a number of democratic
members friendly TO Governor Dunne's
administration advanced heavy argu-
ments in favor of the initiative and
referendum resolution which has al
ready passed the senate
OVATION FOR LORIsIER.
The house galleries were packed
with spectators and many friends and
foes of the measure gathered in the
corridors of ;he house.
William f. Lorimer appeared in the
house for the first time since his seat
| in Washington was declared vacant.
Lorimer was greeted with applause as
he walked down The aisle. lie took a
seat beside McNichols, but a moment
later moved to the speakers rostrum
in response to in invitation from
Speaker Mckinley. Here, on a broad
couch behind the speakers chair, Lor.
inner met many members who voted
for him. He conversed for some time
with Lee O'Neil Browne an1'others.
Speaker Mckinley ordered The fioor
of the house cleared of all visitors to-
day before the heacing began ON the
initiative and referendum. Guas,s of
members sitting Will them were sent
TO the galleries, and the doorkeepers
were instructed to admit no one to the
floor while the debate continued.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
At caucus of republican Nom.
bers previous to the convening of the
house for the opening debate on the
initiative and referendum resolution
today republicans decided to stand
solidly for the amendment advocated
by Hull of Chicago. The proposed
Hull amendment provides that a ma.
jority voting at the election shall be
necessary to the enactment of the
proposed measure into law instead of
a majority of those voting on the
proposition, as the senate resolution
reads. Also the republicans. decided
if the amendment meets defeat on
roll call second caucus will be held
before the republican members finally
determine what their vote will be on
the passage or defeat of the measure.
Following the republican caucus, DEM
ocrats, including O'Connell, Governor
DUNES former campaign manager
and political confidant, discussed the
situation in an informal conference
on the floor of the house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
CHARGES OF PE0NAGE IN
COAL FIELDS ARE FILED

Washington, D. c., May 13.-Charg-
es of peonage, medieval feudalism"
and oppression of workers in the Paint
Cree kand Cabin Creek coal fields -
West Virginia were laid before Sena-
tor Kern today by representatives Of
the state federation of labor and the
miners union. Kern is expected to
use the charges to support his resolu-
ton for congressional investigation.
Copies OF the resolution adopted by
the miners that a Baptist church
could not be organized without the
consent of mine owners" were left
with Kern.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
BRITON PRESS IS
AGAINST ALIENS

London, May 13-'If It be true
Japan wishes to carry the Californian
land question to The Hague tribunal,
We may shortly obtain a fruitful les
son in the practical limits OF arbitra-
tion," says the Pail Mall Gazette to-
day. discussing the situation of the
United States and Japan regarding
the Californian IaG1 bill. The news
paper continues: 'If the Chinese and
Japanese are to have free entry to
the Pacific coast IT means eventually
extirpaIion OF white labor in that re-
gion. All arbitration in the world will
not persuade the people Of the west
ern states that it is their duty to give
up their bread and butter to an alien
race, and We can imagine how much
likelihood there is OF the government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

Am I in timer" he anxiously IN.
Quired.
yes. We have the couple inside"
replied a policeman. After a heated
interview with Jaegersberger the
father took his daughter home.
Il was expecting this for several
weeks" said Ollie. Last night after
We retired was awakened by a noise.
went to my daughters room and
found she had fed A moment later
heard an automobile outside and
came to the conclusion they had plan
ned an elopement. / telephoned the
Waukegan police and jumped in my
car"
Jaegersberger, who is a daring au-
tomobile driver, lost q leg in an acci.
dent in Columbia. S. c.. a year ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
Negro Fiend Is Shot.

Galesburg, H., May 13.-Aroused
from sleep by the screams of his sis
ter, Albert Duke, 527 West Second
street, grabbed his revolver and hur.
ried to her bed chamber yesterday
morning TO find her being choked by
negro. She had been thrown to the
floor. Duke emptied the chambers of
his gun at the fellow, one shot taking
effect in his groin. The negro, who was
found 10 be Andrew Bruner, former
hotel porter. was taken to the city hos
pital. Duke was arrested but later
was released.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
Church Spire Struck By
lightning; Three Dead

Stratford, Ont, May ia tall spire
on Knox Presbyterian church, 160 feet
above the curb, was struck by light
ming early today, and in the ensuing
fire the chief of police, fire chief and
a policeman were killed and fireman
mortally injured. The three who lost
their lives were buried beneath the
burning belfry when 1t toppled and
fell! The dead:
J. a. MCCARTHY. CHIEF of police.
HUGH DURKIN, fire chief.
MATHEW HAMILTON, policeman.
The steeple, visible over a great ra-
dius, lit up the heavens like a torch
and burned without hindrance. as the
puny streams of water, far below, fell
many feet short of the blaze. Nc
Carthy, Durkin and Hamilton had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
1000 DELEGATES
AT BAPTIST MEET

ST. Louis, Mo. May 13.-Registra-
tion of delegates for the opening ses-
sion OF the Southern Baptist conven-
ticn. which includes Illinois, began
this morning and by noon more than
a thousand had registered. The church
has a total membership of 2.446,000.
divided in 23,9s2 churches. II is pos
sible the number OF delegates TO this
convention will be 5000. The opening
session will be at tomorrow.
The Third Baptist church, where the
convention will be held. is filled with
rest rooms, postoffice, newspaper bu-
reau and telegraph facilities. II is the
first time the convention has been held
in St Louis in 40 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
BUSCH'S FLACMAN
SPOILSA ROBBERY

st. Louis, Mo, May 13.-Adolphus
Busch, the muiti-millionaire brewer.
arrived in St. Louis today from Pasa-
dena. At the union station he walk
ed down the steps of his private car
to a wheel chair which was taken to
a waiting automobile.
Members of the Busch party knew
nothing at the time Of an attempt of
an armed man to board their car as
it was leaving Kansas City last night
Bert Miller, f1agman on the rear plat
form, said he struck the man with the
flag and the nan dropped from the
train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
MUNICH LUNATIC
is SLAYER OF Two

Munich, Bavaria, May 13.-Major
General Won Lewinski, Prussian mill
tary attache to Bavaria, was killed
here today by a supposed lunatic, who
fired three revolver shots. A sergeant
of police also was killed. The man,
whose name is Straffor, attacked the
general in a crowded street, fired sew
eral shots, and then turned the weapon
on Police Sergeant Pollinder, who
dashd to the officers assistance.
The assailant wa sseriously injured
by the crowd, who attempted to lynch
him, before the police effected a res
cue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
Father, in Auto, Stops
a Runaway MARRIAGE

waukegan, H.. May IS. - my
daughter just eloped with a man in
a racing car. They are on their way
20 Waukegan TO be married. Stop
them will be there as soon as can
in my automobile"
The foregoing telephone message
was received at o'clock this mora
ing by the Waukegan police fron
John ole. a wealthy foundry man OF
Racine, Wis.
Several hours later an automobile
dashed up to the city hall and Joe
Jaegersberger. aged 2s. an employe Of
the J. !. Case company. and Amanda
ole. is years old, stepped from the
car and inquired for a minister. They
were detained and an hour later Gle
arrived after. an exciting chase in his
automobile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
THIRD EFFORT TO WRECK
ERIE TRAIN Is FAILURE

Paterson, n. j., May 13.-The tnlrd
unsuccessful attempt to wreck an
Erie passenger train was made here
today. The train from Sunern. n. Ys
TO Jersey City was crawling into the
station here when two men sprang up
from beside the track, jumped on the
platform between the second and
third cars ana attempted to uncouple
them. Trainmen prevented them
doing so. The men escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
$4,000 At SHRINE
MEET At DALLAS

Dallas, Texas, May 13.-Thousands
of Shriners and guests from many
sections of the country-a throng of
50,000-had reached Dallas this morn
ing for the second day of the orders
annual convention.
Business sessions of the imperial
council began today and cities in the
race for the next convention began
to exert their full strength.
Abba temple of Mobile announced
It would ask permission to conduct a
class of novices in one of the locks
CT the Panama canal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
Madigan Charges Some
of Them Profit by Ap-
preparations.
CITES FORM Err SENATOR
Receives $1,298 for Work on
Inheritance Tax Matters
To Secure Ruling.

Springfield. H., May 13-Senator
Madigan's senate resolution invesu-
eating allegations that members of the
general assembly had been partici-
pating in appropriations which they
helped pass was the first business CT
the senate this morning.
Madigan said the resolution was not
offered with the idea of attacking any
one, but was designed as a remedy for
the evil he thought existed Mem
bers of the assembly. he declared, had
been engaged IN so-called special
work for various departments of the
state and this he considered in direct
violation OF the provision OF the con-
stitution which prohibits legislators
participating directly or indirectly in
any appropriation by the assembly.
ONE CASE CITED.
Without mentioning any name Madi-
gan called attention to the fact that a
former state senator. while a senator,
AAhh NOAitAAth eIt=go lOt NOTh III III
heritance tax matters, and at the same
time his law partner received S5,697
for similar services. When Madigan
moved the adoption of the resolution,
Barr called attention to the fact the
question involved purely one of law
and moved the resolution be referred
TO the attorney general for an opinion.
MadigHn had the resolution referred
by unanimous vote
RECONSIDER PLATOON BILL.
The senate voted, ayes ~. nays 5,
TO reconsider the Chicago double
platoon fire department bill which
failed OF passage two weeks ago
After the senate hau voted 20 recon.
slider. Clarke recalled the bill to the
second reading. then asked that
time be allowed him in which to pre-
pare an amendment which would limit
the provisions Of the measure for the
fire department and carry the refer
endum clause.
ANTT-PASs BILL. REFERRED.
The anti-pass bill. which passed the
senate 10 days ago, was read the first
time in the house today, and referred
by Speaker Mckinley 10 the commit
tee on miscellaneous subjects, oi
which McNichols is chairman. The
speakers reference occasioned con
siderable surprise in the house. as II
was expected the anti-pass bill would
be sent TO the railroad committee
whore arrangements had been made
TO report It back without delay.
In all, % senate bills were read q
third time and referred to different
committees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
PenrOse Seeks Reference
and Public Hearings
on the Bill.
BUTHE'S UNSUPPORTED
Chairman Simmons Confident
That First Move of Repub-
IiCanS Will Be Checked.

Washington, D. c., May 13.-The
tariff fight was resumed today in the
senate On motion of Penrose to refer
the Underwood bill TO the finance
committee with instructions for pub
lie hearings.
While some repL olicans declared
they would not support the Penrose
amendment, arguing that the hearings
on the tariff for revenue bill would
avail nothing, Penrose and other re-
publican senators planned to talk on
the amendment at length when the
senate convened, and it looked as
though it would be some days before
a vote is reached.
Chairman Simmons of the finance
committee is confident the republi-
cans first move against the majority
will be checked.
STATISTICS FOR UNDERWOOD.
In a report prepared at the instance
of Representative Underwood, the bu-
reau of foreign and domestic CON-
merce says q comparison of II indus
tries of Great Britain and the United
States shows manufacturing establish
ments of this country have a higher
efficiency and that two and a half
times as many wage earners and one
sixth more power is needed in the
United Kingdom than in the United
States to produce a net output Of
equal value. The average wages of
the II industries are only half as
bigh. IN. Great BritaiR--SsS.here, al
though the wage cost to obtain equal
value of net output was 19 per cent
higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
AUTO OvERTURNS:
PASTOR is KILLED

Attica, Kan, May 13.-Rev. Robert
Carlisle, pastor of the First Methodist
church of Atlanta, Kan, was killed,
and brother and sister, both Of Win
field, Kan, were injured seriously ear
ly today when their automobile skid
ded in a sandy road and overturned
near here. The pastor was crushed
to death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
WILL OPERATE ON
MRS. DRUMMOND

London, May 13.-"General" Mrs.
Flora Drummond was unable to ap-
pear at the resumed hearing in Bow
street police court today of charges
of conspiracy under the malicious
damage act. Her physician testified
owing to her illness she had been re-
moved to a nursing home to prepare
for an operation which will be per
formed within two weeks, and that it
would be two months before she
would be in condition for trial
Seven other "conspirators, includ.
ing Clayton, chemist, all surrender.
ed to their bail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
BODY OF ALBERT SMITH Is
FOUND; DEATH ACCIDENT

Burlington, n. J., May 13.-The
body of Albert Smith, 6-year-old boy
who disappeared from home here, was
found in a creek today. 1t is believed
he was accidentally drowned. He dis
appeared Friday and on the theory
that he was kidnapped, parties have
been searching for him night and day.
The authorities are convinced he fell
from a rowboat while playing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
BURGLARS A
WOMAN IS Times

New York, May 13.-Two burglars
entered the apartment of Mrs. Marie
Tolain in Brooklyn today, beat her,
stabbed her 16 times, and escaped
with $1,000 found under a mattress.
The woman will die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

in Washington taking measures to en-
force such an award upon its own
subjects. We rather like to see the
experiment for its usefulness in bring
ing dreamers back to hard facts"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
Cincinnati Strike Continues.

Cincinnati, Ohio, May 13.-The new
union of Cincinnati street car en-
ployes refused to arbitrate the Cincin-
matt Traction company strike under
the conditions offered by the latter
and decided 10 continue the strike.
Recognition of the union before arbi-
tration is insisted upon by union
men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
NO AMERICANS ARE LOST
In Philippine IYPH00N

Washington, D. c., May 13-No
Americans were killed in the latest
over the Philippines, though
there were a number of casualties
the natives and great damage
to property. The principal damage
was in the north.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
TWO FROM HERE
HURT IN A WRECK
AT OTTAWA, ILL
Charles Miller and Gottieb
Blazer of Taylor Ridge Vic
tins of Accident.
INJURIES NOT SERIOUS
Two Others Killed When Caboose in
Which They Are Riding Is
Struck from Rear.
CBy Associated Press.D

Ottawa, ILL.,, Nay ia rear-end col
lision of two freight trains on the
Rock Island railroad near Seneca ear
ly today resulted in the death Of Ell.
mer Jennings, aged 25, of Pocatello,
Idaho, and Harry Fry, aged SO, of
Chanute, Kan, and serious injuries to
Charles Miller and Gottlieb Blazer.
both OF Taylor Ridge. II. Several
cars of merchandise were demolished
and number of cattle killed. The
wreck was due to a fos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
,sZeciaI to The Argus.)

Ottawa, Ill, May 13.-Two men we're
killed and two injured in a rear end
collision between two freight trains
On the Rock Island road near here
early this morning. The injured men
Charles Miller. and -Goet4ieosBfaz.
er. both OF Taylor Ridge, Rock Island
county. Ill. Neither is seriously hurt.
though both are now in a hospital at
this place.
The men killed were E. B. Jen-
nings, an engineer whose home is said
to be in Montana, and Harry FRYE. a
stockman from Chanute, Kan. Both
were dead when taken from the
wreckage.
AT 2;3O 4. VI.
The accident happened at 2:3O a. m,
The head train was No. 90. II stop.
ped at Seneca, near here, and train
No. 290. which was following, crashed
into ii. the engineer for some reason
failing to see the signals. The ca
boose of No. SO was crushed and the
two cars ahead of it were also
wrecked.
OF the two men injured Miller is in
the more serious condition, though
neither sustained any broken bones
or anything worse than cuts and
bruises. Blazer will be able to leave
the hospital in a day or two. Miller
may be confined for a longer period
None OF the members of the crew OF
either train was hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
Supports Olympic Games.

Athens, Greece, May 13.-The Greek
government will support the project
to hold a series of international Olym-
pic games here in the spring Of 1914.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
NeiII Resians Post.

Washington, D. C., May 13.-Charles
p. Neill. commissioner of labor since
1905. recently made commissioner OF
labor statistics. has resigned to take
a position outside OF the government
service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
Hoyne Asks for Heads.

Chicago. May 13.-Suspension Of 20
detectives and police sergeants was
asked today by States Attorney
Hoyne as a preliminary to sweeping
indictments he expects in connection
with a crime trust
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
British Cruiser Summoned.

Salonika, May 13.-The British
cruiser Gloucester left at full speed
today for Smyrna on receipt Of urg-
ent summons from that city. where
disturbances are threatened.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
lack Johnsnn on Stand.

Chicago. May 13.-Jack Johnson. the
negro pugilist, charged with violation
OF the Mann white slave" act, took
the witness stand this afternoon in
his own defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
HAD SHIPMENT OF CATTLE.

Charles Miller and Gottlieb Blazer.
farmers living in the vicinity of Tay-
lor Ridge, left last night for Chicago
with two carloads of cattle The
former is 35 years of age and was re-
Gently married. The latter is about
ten years younger and is single.