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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17
Brief History of Bill.

To give a brief history of the pres
ent draft of the proposed public util-
tiles law:
Governor Eaines in his inaugural
message, January ?, after discussion
of the public utilities situation in the
State, said:
Il believe that the time has come, both
in the interest of the public service COM
panies, and the public To be served by
them, when public service commission
or court should be established for this
purpose. Such a court could do the
work which is now done by the railroad
commissioners, and with the aid of eX-
perts and other assistants whom it should
be given authority to employ, would be
able to attend to the regulation and con-
| troll of all the public service business of
the state. 1t may also be vested with
authority in the matter of the issue of
| stock and bonds of corporations, which
would tend to give confidence, and en-
courage the investment OF capital in new
enterprises In our State | believe such
a court can in many ways be of great
service to our people, and | most earnest
! ly recommend its establishments with
| proper authority Tor the regulation and
| control of the public service business OF
| the State Salaries should be provided
| for the officers of such a court of sutti-
| cent amount to secure the services of the
| ablest and best men in the state and to
| carry the workings of such a law into
! effect. | have not sufficiently examined
| the different statutes which have beer
| passed upon this subject by various
states, to recommend law in detail, but
the so-called wisconsin Law whicr
has been adopted by many states, un-
derstand has proven very satisfactory
! whenever adopted and put into opera
ton.
ON Monday afternoon, January Ii,
Senator Hersey Of Aroostook and Rep
Alton C. Wheeler of South Paris iu-
PRODUCED bills providing for creation Of
a commission to have control of ali
State public utilities. Senator Her
sey's bill was based on the Rhode Is
land law. He having studied tho
Wisconsin law, declared that measure
not strong enough to deal with condi'
lions in Maine and pleaded that biz
with the inauspeious history of The
one introduced In the House shoulC
not be a basis of action by the 7et.
Legislature. At that time the Wheel
, er bill was currently understood t
be the same as referred by the las
Legislature,
Controversy Over Reference.
/. contest developed at once owe
raf1rance of the two hills one side do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17
7-2O-4

OUTPUT now 100000 weekly. BY far the
largest selling brand of 10c. cigars in the
world. Factory, Manchester, N. Fl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17

ate Discussion of the proposed
changes should reach conclusion before
Thursday The bill will so then to
the House In that branch a grist Of
new amendments. probably with MANI
Of those rejected by the Senate, VIII
be introduced. The same proeedurs
as adopted by the upper body is ex-
pected to obtain. That is, amendments
will be offered on Thursday and Fri
day. and tabled for printing, to be as
signed with the bill for consideration
ON the Tuesday following. In the
House Representatives Wheeler and
Sanborn probably will conduct the de-
Tense.
Adjournment by the 10Th of this
month remains more than posibil-
ity if there develop no further obsta-
cles than are now in sight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17
Controversy Over Reference.

A contest developed at once over
reference of the two bills, one side de-
manding that special committee
be appointed and the other insisting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
Gets Rreese Papers.

Springfield, Ill, Dec. S.-As a result
of the agitation started by the Illinois
centennial commission for the collec-
tion and presentation of members of
the early days of Illinois, the Illinois
State Historical society has just come
into possession of one of the most
valuable collections in the state. 1t is
the collection of Sidney Breese, sol
der, jurfst and stateman OF the first
half-century of Illinois statehood A
grand son of the illustrious pioneer
Attorney Sidney Breese of Springfield,
presented the collection to the State
Historical library. II includes a large
number of old documents, maps and
writings. together with a connection
of letters written by prominent fig
ures of that period. The writings
throw much light upon the politics as
well as the social activities of the
times. Among the valuable pieces of
the collection is fine daguerreotype
OF Governor John Reynolds. There
is also a letter written Dec 20, 1870,
by Thomas B. Reed to William Morri-
son, a declaration by Ebeneezer Bourn.
one of the soldiers in Colonel George
Rogers Clarke's expedition OF I77s in
the capture OF Illinois, and a list OF
Captain Charlesville's volunteers, en-
titled to 200 acres of land each for
services
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
PENMAN MURDER
TRIAL is OPENED
Father Trying to Save Son Who
Confessed Killing Harold
Shaw for Automobile.

Urbana, HI, Dec S.-Gus Penman
was placed on trial in the Champaign
county circuit court today, charged
with the murder of Harold Shaw A
sensational battle to save the pris-
oner from the gallows is expected.
Robert Penman, one of the best known
farmers and land owners of central
Illinois. will spend fortune in defend
ing his son. and notable array of law
yers has been retained.
The body of young Shaw was ex-
humed on the Penman farm, near
Phiio. last August. Suspicion imme-
diately pointed to Penman, who was
the last person known to have been
with Shaw. Penman had fled into
Ohio and Indiana, but he was captured
at Ridge Farm. Ill, where he said he
was en- route home TO say good-by to
his mother before surrendering.
At Danville Penman made a confes-
sion to the sheriff and to newspaper
men that he. had killed his friend be-
cause he wanted ,Shaw,s yellow racing
car. He said they had been dickering
for sale and after Penman had sho:
Shaw in the head and had borrowed a
spade and dug rude grave he spent
the next day Joy riding" before he
abandoned the racer in Danville and
took a train to Ohio.
William T. Shaw, father of the vic
tim, is a wealthy resident of Urbana,
and Shaw was a graduate Of the high
school and had taken work in the Uni
versity OF Illinois.
II killed Harold because | wanted
that cart went so fast" was the
only explanation made by Penman
when he gave himself up Attempts
10 find other motives are said TO have
been failures. persistent story that
be nothing more than rumor.
Another theory is that Penmaa and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

New York. Dec. s.-One his 18th
birthday. Andrew Carnegie. laird OF
SkibO ana ex-ironmaster. was as
sprightly a. a kitten When called on
b. reporter ne was affable and was
willing to discuss anything but old
age. with which he was not on speak
ing terms
Come 70 M with that question -
years from now" he said. and I'll do
my best. bat now ! don't know it
Reminded by the well posted report
er that Lord Byron al SO had declared.
MY DAYS are in the yellow leaf, Car
neeie's answer was that George b.
had been q fast young mana state
meut that later Investigation verified.
The arriving birthday packages sug-
gested The Christmas activities of the
Spugs. Mr. Carnegie didn't recognize
the word. but said he was for them.
Christmas giving has become
bore he declared. "a great and heavy
task. and ! look with satisfaction on
the movement 4 card of greeting in
ones handwriting - the best present
that can be made"
After remarkinE again that he had
always wanted 10 be a reporter-a fiat
terinE statement 10 the steel indus
try-Carnegie turned TO more serious
topics
Il have just been reading about the
exports Of the country" he said. and
never has there been so great a show
ing Those who have been trying to
brighten the country with predictions
OF terrible losses through the reduction
Of the tariff must be surprised. and
the truth j, the present tariff will not
injure any OF cur manufacturers.
Though a staunch republican. I have
always favored a reduction after new
industries have had a fair start"
Everybody should be for the admin
istration. he stated. although he had
noted Taft's opposition TO the govern
ments policy in the Philippines in say
ing they were not yet ready for indie
pendence. In this | agree" contin-
ued Mr.. Carnegie. although | strongly
opposed their acquisition
As head OF the movement for peace,
Carnegie had considerable 10 say on
the Mexican situation.
He stated that the crucial point in
President wilson's Mexican policy is
yet TO be revealed. but that he is I'M
doubtedly trying TO work out peace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

day by 100 students who have bought
tickets The verdict of the faculty,
which is not considered as law but
merely as request, was handed down
almost on the eve of the promenade
and reads: In our. opinion the dane
ing OF the one-step, the tango and
other new steps as now practiced is
Objectionable. The council therefore
requests organizations holding dances
in university buildings to eliminate
these forms of dancing" Imports"
the girls from out of town invited as
guests of the students. are expected to
turn up their noses in disdain if they
find that they must return to the con-
ventional waltz and two-step. And
majority OF the girls at the junior
prom" which is the leading dance OF
the year at the university, are i'm
ports" The prom" is TO be held next
Friday night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

Shaw, while riding in the yellow car
struck and killed a boy at Pesotum
who was found dying in a barn lot,
and that they quarre.ed over whether
they should report the accident. This
theory, however, is merely a guess,
and also seems to have no foundation.
Since his capture Penman has been
a prisoner in the Champaign county
Jail, where he has refused to discuss
the death of Shaw Penman is %
years old. He is cheerful and seems
to have no dread of the ordeal that
awaits him.
The counsel for Penman, headed By
Oliver B. Dobbins of Champaign and
including L. r. Herrick of Farmer
City and c. c. LeForgee of Decatur,
gave some hint that insanity would be
the plea when DR.. q Frank Norbury,
was brought to the jail to
make an examination of the prisoner.
Hundreds of witnesses have been
many from Philo, the home
of the Penmans. Whether the confes.
sion of Penman at Danvilie can be in
troduced as evidence is an interesting
point. If IL is barred, Penman may
declare that he killed in self-defense.
Penman's actions after he buried
Shaw, in taking friends riding and Wis
ting the father of his victim, seem to
indicate basis for an insanity plea If
hat is planned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
NOMINATIONS OF
CAR union MADE
Street Railway Employees Hold
Important Meeting Satur-
day Evening.

The Street Railway Employees, divis-
ion 313, nominated the following Of
ficers at their annual session, at the
Industrial hall. Saturday night:
President-James c. Kinsley.
Vice President-P. w. Walker, Steve
Jones.
Secretary F. McCloskey. C. l..
Weaver. J. F. Bauer. J. F. McCabe.
Treasurer o. Reddig, c. T. Nor
rison. Ed. Tobin. E. Russ, c. T. Nor
risen, j. T. Bauer. E. S. Allen.
Conductor-P l.. Snyder.
warden-E. S. Allen. G. c. Eng.
strom
Sentinel-Edward Harkcom.
Delegates to the Tri-City Federation
of Labor-James Kinsley, P. w. Walk
er. J. Harper. F. o. Reddig. John NC
Hugh, A. c. Carlson, J. F. McCloskey,
c. T. Morrison, j. T. Bauer, E. S. Al
len.
Delegates TO the Industrial Home as
sociation-H. c. Lee, ]. Harper, G. G..
EngstrCm, Edward Harkcom, f. Russ.
Executive board-P. w. Walker, F.
O. Reddig, J. Harper. George Brown,
Steve Jones, A. c. Carlson, Edward
Reynolds, c. B. Thompson. ]. X. Blink.
Correspondent to the Motorman and
Conductor-J. C. Kinsley, c. 7. Morri-
son, A Semelrouth.
The election will be held at the In
dustrial hall, Monday. December 10,
from a. IN. to s p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
SEARCH FOR 5 VICTIMS
OF POISONED NEEDLES

Newark, n. j., Dec. S.-FederaI al
well as state authorities are likely to
investigate the poison needle mystery.
which has developed as the result Of
the experience of Mrs. Marjorie Graf
in moving picture theatre two days
ago.
So far the only arrest is that OF the
young South American. Armand Me
caro-. who is held in $4,000 bail on
an assaC', charge made by Mrs Grah
after a man seated near her in box
jabbed needle into her arm and she
was seized with drowsiness-
The cases of five young women re-
ported to have been the victims of
experiences similar g. nose of Mrs.
Graff are being investigated by the
police of this city. The attention of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
Wants 1902 Game Preserves.

Freeport, Ill, Dec S.-President
Dittmar OF the state fish and game
commission will recommend that the
next regular session OF he legislature
reduce the open season for quails and
pheasats from Is days TO five. He will
also urged the renting of 102 tracts of
farm land, one in each county of the
state, TO be used as reserves for the
propagation of these birds. He said
$4,000 spent on a state game farm in
1912 had produced small results. He
will ask $4,000 TO be used in his rent
ed preserve plan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
SEVERAL SENT TO
THE COUNTY JAIL
Police Have Busy Time Over
Sunday and Magistrate
Smith Is Not Lazy.

When the Rock Island police have a
busy time dragging culprits to the
city bastile, it usually means a warm
session for Police Magistrate c. J..
Smith.
Over Saturday night and Sunday the
officers arrested a large number of
"disorderlies" and drunks. This morn
ing Magistrate Smith sent a bunch of
them over TO Sheriff Bruner in SEN
fences from 10 to 40 days.
c. ]. Anderson, arrested by Officer
Ginane, and Ed Mackey, arrested by
Detective Tom Cox, each received SEN
fences of 40 days in the county jail on
a charge of dfsorderly conduct.
Jimmy Jones, arrested by officer Ber-
~, Grover Donovan and Clayde Tub ar
rested by officer Gruby, and Mike Mo-
ran, arrested by officer Berry, were
given 10 days Imprisonment in the
Bruner bastile for disorderly conduct.
j. Baker, r. Sims, H. Martin, r.
Schultz and Carl Hilery were given
light fines and dismissed on charges of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
C0NDEM NATION SUIT
STARTED IN COURT

Today in county court, Judge d. ;.
Bell is hearing the condemnation suit
started by the city Of Moline TO open
mp Nineteenth street from Twelfth TO
Twenty-third avenue. Property own
ers in that locality are Directing to
the procedure and have employed
legal counsel 10 oppose the move.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

the federal authorities here has been
brought to the Graft case in connec-
ton with their inquiry into several
white slave cases.
Miss Clark failed to identify Megaro
today as the man who stuck her with
a poisoned needle.
1t was learned today that other cases
are being Investigated in Orange. Pat
erson and Jersey City and that a de-
tective from police headquarters in
New York has taken up the inquiry
here.
Charles f. Lynch. assistant united
States district attorney, said today the
government authorities would act If IL
was shown that a needle gang" was
operating between this state and New
York.
he a. he Il,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
BILL POSTER HIT
BY AUTO SPEEDER
SERIOUSLY HURT
Charles failing, Davenport,
Probably Fatally Injured in
Accident.
NOW IN MERCY HOSPITAL
Local Police Given Description Of Car
Moline Men Witness the
Incident

Struck by an automobile and prob
ably fatally injured. Charles failing,
bill poster employed by the Iowa
Posting service. lies in a precarious
condition at Mercy hospital. Daven-
port. his left limb fractured. his head
badly bruised and internally injured.
The accident happened at Second and
Iowa streets about 1890 O'Clock Sun
day morning. The driver of the car.
q five-passenger machine. after strik-
ing the man and knocking him a dis
lance OF 10 feet against the pavement.
turned On full speed and dashed mad
~ across the Rock Island bridge be-
fore the police could get on his trail
r Redlick, an employe of the Velie
company. Moline, and r o. Friend.
also OF Moline. were the only witnesses
20 the accident. They were riding in
q machine going west on Second street.
They saw the east-bOund automobile
coming down Second street at a high
rate OF speed as ID struck the unfor-
tunate man. who was crossing the thor
oughfare. Before Mr.. Redlick could
stop his car and give pursuit. the fugi-
tive machine had reached the bridge
and was vel On its way
After vainly eudeavOring 70 reach
the guard who was patrOllng
the bridge al the time. Mr.. Redlick re-
turned 10 where the unfortunate auto
mobile victim lay on the pavement
The police were Immediately notified
and the injured man rushed 10 Mercy
hospital
Get Description.
The Rock Island police were given
the meagre description Of the machine
fhat Al. Rsdli~k was able 20 furnish
the Davenport police
There seemed to be two men in
the ear that struck the man said Mr..
Redlick. The car was a Ive-passenger
affair and was driving al a raDid
rate OF speed when We noticed II near
tie intersection OF Second and Iowa
streets. Suddenly a man darted across
the street Then the crash came and
the victim was lying on the pavement.
The driver Of the speeding machine
only increased his speed and with full
power made for the government
bridge We attempted 10 give chase
but were outdistanced before our ma
chime was turned around"
TasllinE's condition Is extremely
grave u f. not known what the *
cent OF the internal injuries are.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

When a cold becomes settled in the
system, it will take several days treat
ment to cure it, and the best remedy
to use is Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. 1t will cure quicker than any
other. and also leaves the system in
a natural and healthy condition. Sold
by all druggists.=(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
Object TO Ban on the TANGO.

Urbana. Ill, Dec. S.-Petitions ask
ing the University of Illinois council
OF administration to lift its ban on the
tango. one-step and hesitation waltz
at the junior prom" were signed to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
ILLINOIS NEWS
LineoIn,s Hostess Is Dead.

Bloomington, Ill, Dec. S.-Mrs.
Maria Spears, who for 60 years had
managed a hotel at MetamOra, died
Saturday at the age of 80. Lincoln,
Douglas, Ingersoll and ether promi-
nent men had been at her hotel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
LAIRD OF SKIBO At SEVENTY-EIGHT
SAYS HE KNOWS NOTHING OF AGE

ful solution As to whether it was
right for the president to recognize
Huerta, Carnegie was Of the opinion
that the president was in position
where he had to look forward for re-
suits.
IF Mr.. Wilson finds it necessary"
continued Carnegie. ''fn change his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
Reflections Of a Youth on His 7st
Birthday.

Let us all trust the president.
The government right or wrong and
the president right or wrong is a bad
policy
am IS years old. but have no speak
ing acquaintance with age.
Christmas giving has become great
and heavy task. card of greeting in
ones handwriting is the best present.
The whole range of public enter
tainment appears 10 be sinking TO the
lowest level
Bobbie Burns is the best loved
Scotchman.
President Wilson has made re-
markable triumph. but it is difficult
for him to explain why he assumed
TO interfere in the domestic quarrels
OF another nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

policy to effect peace. he has the cour-
age TO do so. Let us all trust the
president
Turning to railroads, Mr. Carnegie
believes. as an old railroader. that the
roads are justified in asking for high
er freight rates. but that il is matter
for thorough investigation.
The laird of Skibo-in the hunt for
titles-Gcplored the prevalence of the
sex question. both on the stage and in
the magazines.
at is lamentable.' he declared. the
magazines. the plays and the whole
range OF public entertainment appear
TO be sinking TO the lowest level
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

All the news al. he time-The
Argus.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-07-08
SEVEN A|RMEN
READY TO START
900 NILE RACE

Chicago, July 7.-Soven hydro
aeroplanes are entered for the 800
mile trip by water and air to De-
troit. which will start tomorrow.
An expert driver and his passen-
ger, at Michigan City, Ind, the first
scheduled stop, when goinT at tho
rate Of forty miles an hour made d
dive into the lake t..
This accident will prevent Glen
Martin and Charles Day. the builder
and his passenger, from entering the
cruise
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-07-08
CHARGED WITH MURDER.

Champaign, Ill, July Oliver
Parking, suspected of taking part III
yesterdays gun fight in which tw7
men were killed and two wounded
was locked in the jail charged with
murder.
Parking was shot in the hip dur
ing the fight between the chief o,
police and the bootlegger.
Many threats were made agains.
him today.
He gave himself up to the police
after night OF hiding. He said
that he feared violence from the
hands OF the mob.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-07-08

week sees the opening of headquart-
ers for the mayoralty fight of Dis
trict Attorney Whitman, and week
after next sees the launching of his
boom in fun. The friends who are
managing Mr.. Whitman's campaign
will endeayor to obtain the endorse
ment of the Progressive, Republican
and Fusion parties. The slogan.
I'VE Want Whitman, Will be used
by all the organizations affiliated
with the Whitman League, and an
effort is being made to enlist 1eo.-
0O0 voters irrespective of party, %
work for his nomination and cleo
ton.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-07-08

with Diggs and Caminetti, who rap.
idly ingratiated themselves wit!
them The girls allowed themselye
to be led into indiscretions.
AFTER going with the younl
women for some months the two de
PENDANTS. who had determined to en-
tice the girls away from home anc
take them to another state, began /;
systematic campaign Of coercion
They told the young women tina
Mrs Diggs and Mrs. Caminetti hat
found out about their relations ant
had procured warrants for their a.
rest from the Juvenile Court ant
were only waiting the appropriat
time to serve them; that Mrs. Digg'
and Ms Caminetti were relentless
and intended to expose the who'll
II alter and that the families of tho
girls would be disgraced and ruin
ed; that the only way to save thr
girls from disgrace was to leave the
city. 20 to another state where they
would acquire a residence. the men
would divorce their wives and marry
the girls, etc.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-07-08

Wen, visitors to Coney Island to
day are apt to find it like poker
game without chips, baseball game
without a pitcher, or some other
such lifeless thing, for the walters
at the eateries whose mission in life
1t is 10 dispense hot dogs are talk
ins strike. The men are asking for
the restoration of the wages paid
last year. They said the day wait
ers were paid $50 a month last sum
MR., as against SIS this year, while
the night walters are paid still less.
Of course we are sorry for the wait
ers but what about Coney Island
with hot dog famine? oh, 1t is
to grieye.