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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
Legislators Agree to Re-
cess After 18th Ballot
is. Taken.
PR0GRESSIVES SWITCH
&c First to Rapp. Then to Hub
bard, but Strength Is Not
Enough to Elect.

Springfield, Ill, Jan. 16.-Rapp,
democratic, of Fairfield, led in the
speakership fight on the S5th ballot
today when the 25 progressives of the
house and the Hubbard democrats
threw their strength to him. He re-
ceived SO of the II necessary to elect.
On the 37th ballot the progressives
deserted Rapp and swung to Hub
bard, who received ~, Tice so, Rapp,
4.
After the 3sth ballot, which was
without result, the house recessed un-
til Saturday. A Shanahan resolution
that no further balloting on the speak
ership take place until Tuesday was
agreed to.
The senate convened at 11:15 and
adjourned until O'Clock Saturday
morning with the understanding that
no business be transacted In that
chamber until o'clock Tuesday after
noon.
| DUNNES ULTTNATUM.
Governor-elect DUNES ultimatum In
reply to the Browne declaration OF war
was brought to Springfield yesterday
afternoon by County Treasurer Viii
liam l. O'Connen.
1t is. in substance, that Mr.. Dunno
can be inaugurated as governor imme-
diately without the formality of joint
session of the general assembly and
that he will be inaugurated II the house
does not get busy at once and perfect
an orderly organization.
>'"At once means within q few days,
Mr.. OConnell intimated, In the midst
of a series OF conferences with indi-
vidual legislators at the st. Nicholas.
Mr.. OConnell suggested that Monday
next would be a good day for the new
governor to take over the office from
Governor Deneen.
CONFERENCE WITH DENEEN.
Mr.. O'Connell's first duty on arriving
in Springfield was to visit Governor
Deneen at the capitol and to lay be-
fore the executive the Dunno conten-
ton and the opinion of Mr.. DUNES
legal advisers.
Mr.. O'Connell said he asked the gov
Iernor If he would interpose any legal
technicalities or obstacles. In the event
that Mr.. Dunno saw fit to attempt to
assume the gubernatorial duties and
functions.
Governor Deneen's reply was that he
has no personal objections to Mr..
Dunno enterisg Office at the earliest
possible moment constitutionally and
legally, that the Deneen goods are
ready to move and that the retiring
administration looks forward with Joy
to rapid termination of the present
imbroglio.
Governor Deneen said he would refer
the matter to the office of the attor.
ney general
Constitutional lawyers hold that the
house must elect a speaker and meet
in joint session with the senate to
canvass the vote before Inauguration
of any Of the state officers Is possible.
They say that If Governor Deneen abb
dicates 1t will have to be In favor of
Lieutenant Governor Oglesby, and not
out of courtesy to the incoming execu-
tive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
REDMOND IS FOR
UNITED IRELAND

London, Jan. 16.-When the final
debate on the home rule bill was re-
sumed in the commons this evening.
there was not vacant seat in floor or
galleries. John Redmond, Irish ma
tionalist leader. in a speech said.
I'VE oppose exclusion of Ulster
from the home rule bill on several
grounds, but the supreme objection is
that nothing would compensate the
nationalists for mutilation of their
country"
The nationalists accepted the bill as
final solution of vexed question, he
said. He thought it would l9ad to a
reconciliation of all interest at stake
between the north and south Of Ire
land. He invited the Ulster men to
join with the nationalists in the eman.
oipation and government of their com.
mon country. He said he believed
the bill would pass within the life.
time of the present parliament.
The lords" he said, I'VE know are
going to throw it out, but although the
lords still have teeth, they cannot
bite"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16

course Of study in rural schools should
be related TO the life of the country.
1t should be il terms Of things right
next TO the boy and girl. Everything
should have an interesting practical
Re .ation to what a boy and girl see
done every day in life about them and
to what they see, hear and do them
selves. Not distractions, but con.
crete applications and illustrations
constantly. Training should have az
intimate relation to what men and
women have to do in the world. There
should be vocational instruction.
AN INTERESTING PLACE.
The school should be an interest
ing place. To illustrate: Geograph =
should relate to the country round
about, grammar TO what boys and
girls are saying, arithmetic to i)ads
of corn, cords Of wood, acres of land,
tons of hay, bushels of potatoes, loans
of money. l should not follow the
readers. 1 should have Joel Chandler
Harris Uncle Remus' stories; Earnest
Thompson Seton's animal stories
Cooper's 'Deerslayer,' Spy Pioneer
and Pathfinder Prescott's Conquest
of Mexico and Peru and biography in
profusion as l approached the upper
grades. For such schools once plant
ed in this state competent teachers
could be found, but the rural school
as It is now ne, or will De any better" &"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
THREE MINERS ARE DEAD
IN EXPLOSION AT PEORIA

Peoria, H., Jan. 16.-Three men were
killed by an explosion at the Crescent
coal mine yesterday afternoon. The
dead are:
WILLIAM BEEN, Peoria. 49,
EDWARD JONES, Peoria.
PHILIP KIUNNEL, Peoria.
Three shot-firers were getting ready
to do some blasting when an explosion
occurred, letting down tons Of debris.
imprisoning the three men. Miners
went to their aid, but made little head
way on account of gas.
County mine inspectors took charge
of the rescue work and the imprisoned
men were reached at o'clock. All
were dead, apparently having been
overcome by gas. The bodies were re-
moved to the top Of the mine shaft
The exact cause of the explosion has
not been determined.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16

heard of Eldridge or Eddy being con-
nected with the purchase of the let
ters They had not been mentioned in
previous testimony. Stump testified
after he was subpoenaed to appear be-
fore the committee, but before he tes.
titled, he was approached by 'Mr. Rey,
nolds" in the capitol corridor with a
statement that he represented Hearst
personally.
What did he say?" asked Senator
Jones.
SEEKING INFORMATION.
HE asked what l knew about the
matter l asked him why he was IN
terested. He said Hearst knew moth
ing of the purchase of the letters; that
his name was involved and he wanted
to see what knew. He also asked me
If l had any letters or knew of any
one who did"
Stump declared his brother Charles
had been unable to tell him how much
he got from the sale of the letters
"They seemed to go down every night
or so and get some money" the wit
ness said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
REYNOLDS HOLDS
POWER MENACE

Washington. Jan. S16.-That the
present concentration of money and
credit is a potential menace TO the
country" was asserted before the
money trust committee today by
George NJ. Reynolds, president Of the
Continental & Commercial National
bank OF Chicago. Il am opposed to
the concentration Of any sort of pow
err" he said. Il believe concentration
10 the point It has already gone TO is
a menace. In saying that, do not
wish to sit In judgment OF men who
hold power"
Reynolds said he was opposed to
the principle of interlocking directors
in potentially competing concerns and
that he had adhered to that principle
throughout his banking career.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
CROSS FRAUDS IN
indian AFFAIRS

Washington, Jan. discharges Of
gross frauds against the Indians of
the White Earth reservation In Mime
seta, that their physical and material
condition Is pitifui, and that Major Nc
Lbughiih. Indian inspector, did not
properly guard the Indians interests
in the allotment of lands, were made
to the house today in a report by the
committee of expenditures OF the in
terror department, It recommended
that some remedy be found for the
present anomalous situation" by
which the commissioner of Indian af-
fairs has cempiete control over prop
erty worth 1000. .0o0. 900 belonging to
various Indian tribes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
KILLED IN A SHOP.
SLAYER ESCAPES

Chicago, Jan ia murder a few
blocks west of the loop, a holdup of a
shop within the loop itself, the rob
berry Of a woman in front of her resi-
dencs In Michigan avenue, the rob-
berry OF a girl cashier in a South Chi
cago office, and a few additional minor
crimes we're reported to the police
yesterday. None of the persons who
committed these various crimes is un-
der arrest. A list of the more serious
cases of the day follows:
Max Mansfield, junk dealer, killed in
his shop at $50 Jefferson street. Fam
lily believes staying the result of a
resisted holdup.
Marks & Sons furnishing shop, 191
North Clark street, held up in the
evening by one armed customer" and
$43 taken from the register in addition
to papers, money and jewelry <
Marks and the clerk sto,en.
Mrs. w. II. Leland, ALSO Michigan
avenue. beat and robbed of $500 in
money and jewelry in front of her resi-
dcnce. Policeman almost across the
street.
Calumet Feed company, Ninety-third
street and Ontario avenue, entered
safe broken; cashier attacked.
The police believe Mansfield was
killed for revenge by some one who
has been selling him junk. Mansfield S
family say he was trying to a resist
a robber and the latter became fright
ened and fed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
S4OO,OOO MINING
STOCK Is STOLEN

Chicago, Jan. 16-W. D. Wade, aged
80, president Of the Australian Marine
FIbres, limited. a foreign corporation,
who arrived today en- route to London,
England, reported to the police that a
sstchel containing stock of the com
pany of the value of $500. 900 had been
stolen from him in a Chicago railway
station.
The mining stock is not negotiable.
Wade is on his way to London to ne
gotlate sale OF the stock. He left the
satchsI on the floor of the waiting
room when he went to get a drink
When be returned it was missing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
new YORK ARSON
HEAD CONFESSES

New York, Jan. 16.-"Izzy, the
Painter" head of the New York under
worlds larson trust" recently SEN
fenced under the name Of Izador Stein
to serve prison term, came from
Sing Sing prison today to confess to
putting the torch to 200 houses in the
past few months.
The confession to the district attor-
ney is said to bristle with names of
'Izzy's" heutenants. Stein concluded
to turn states evidence. District At
tCrney Whitman believes more than a
thousand fires have been kindled by
the trust" Numerous indictments
will be asked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
STIMSON UPHELD
BY SHIP OWNERS

Detroit, Mich, Jan. l6.--Vessei own
erS and managers OF practically all the
great lakes ports attended the annual
meeting OF the Lake Carriers associa-
ton here today, Il Is the Intention OF
the delegates 70 eomplets the business
OF the oonyeation before adjournment
tonight The ohisf subjects TO be con
sideFsd wers continued resistance TO
enorts OF ths Chicago sanitary district
70 secure increased diversion OF water
from Lake Michigan; the ssameH's bill
now pending in the United States sen
Ets, and recommendations of the cap
tAias' esnwittss Oh aids 10 HavigstieH.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16

to defraud Judge Rufus Foster SEN
fenced R1thven to three years in the
Atlanta benitentiary and to pay fine
Of $1,000 Evidence showed that Ruth
ven used the mails for the promotion
os a stock selling scheme, his opera
lions covering considerable territory
IN the middle west and south.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
dynamite Blows Up vessel.

Nanaimo, B. C.. Jan. 16.-The steam
er Oscar, carrying 1000 cases OF
dynamite TO the mines in Cumberland,
Vancouver Island. caught fire while
of Protection Island yesterday after
noon, the dynamite exploding with ter
rible effect, smashing every business
front in Nanaimo and severely injur-
ing several persons. The crew es-
"aped before the explosion,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
FUND TO PROTECT
PLAYERS WAGES

Chicago, Jan. 16.-Chairman Herr
mann of the national baseball commits
sion in his annual report given out
here today, recommended that every
league bound by the national agree
ment establish a fund to guarantee
the salaries of players. The commits
sion reelected the old officers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
Meningitis Situation improves.

Cairo, H., Jan. 16.-The spinal men
ingitis situation at Gale has 80 i'm
proved that Mounds and Mound City
have raised the quarantine they have
maintained against the affected terri
tory. DR. c. E. Crawfard, an insDec-
tor of the state board of health, went
to Gale yesterday to look over the
situation No new deaths nor cases
are reported
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16

"Mr. Mooney" of the New York Jour
nal for consideration, was placed in
evidence today before the CIapp COM
mittee by George Stump, brother of
Charles. George said he got his
brother to sign the paper and witness
ed 1t himself.
The statement follows:
JOURNAL MEN PURCHASE.
New York, Aug. 1, 1905.-F. G.
Barstow, 26 Broadway, New York Dear
Sir: l herewith confirm the statement
made to you that certain letters re
ceived by j. D. Archbold, among them
letters from the late Senators Hanna
and Quay, were disposed of by me'to
Chamberlain and Mooney of the New
York Journal, for which l received a
consideration; and that Archbold's let
terbooks temporarily were placed R
the hands of same parties for examina-
tion, and for which 1 also received a
consideration. In writing this letter ii
Is with the understanding it is not in
any way to be used to incriminate me.
(Signed) CHARLES w. STUMP.
Witnessed by
GEORGE H. STUMP
FRED MOHR, JR"
PREPARED IN OIL OFFICE.
George Stump testified today that
the statement was prepared in the
Standard Oil New York office. after
an interview between him, his brother
and Barstow 1t was signed, he said
at his brothers home, and Mohr was
not present when either the witness
or his brother signed It,
TWO LETTERS UNIDENTIFIED.
George Stump was unable to iden.
tify two letters Archbold had testified
to as having been returned He be,
lieyed they were not the ones he go;
from his brother and returned to
Barstow.
The witness said Charles StumS was
dead. but his brother-in-law. Charles
Blumeling, referred to yesterday as
thinner, was living. He testified
BIumeling and his brother, Charles,
talked over the sales of the letters with
him a year ago after the letters were
taken. He told Blumeling he was the
man who went to the New York Jour
nal to get the money for the letters.
APPROACHED IN CAPITOL.
BIumeling is a travelling salesman
Ia Jersey City. The witness never
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
DUKES ALLIANCE
COSTS HIM RANK

st. Petersburg, Jan. 16.-Because he
married a woman in private life
against the will of the emperor. Grand
Duke Michael, brother of Emperor
Nicholas, today was removed from a
lofty rank in the army and forced to
turn over his property and affairs to
a guardian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
Wants Life's Practical
Ideas Taught in Rural
Districts.
MUST INTEREST YOUTH
Would Substitute Stories for
Readers and Farm Prob
lens for Arithmetic.

Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 16.-An ap-
peal for building up the rural school
system of Iowa was made by G2ver-
nor Clarke in his inaugural address
to the assembly today. He said: The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
INVENTOR GETS 8 YEARS
Keokuk, Iowa, Man Also Fined $1,000
for Using Mails to Defraud.

New Orleans, La, Jan. 16.-Alfred
V RuthveR of Keokuk. Iowa, said to
be the inventor of safety appliance
for the prevention of railway accidents,
was today convicted in the United
States district court of using the mails
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
Statement Offered Before
CIapp Investigation
81, : Committee.
HEARST PAPER is BUYER
Communications From Hanna
and Quay Stolen From Files
in Standards Office.

Washington, Jan. ia written ack-
ncwledgment purporting to have been
signed by Charles Stump, Aug 1, 1905,
that he disposed of certain Standard
Oil letters to "Mr. Chamberlain" and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
MyIIus Ordered Deported.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Edward F.
Mylius, journalist detained in New
York, was ordered deported today by
Secretary Nagel on ground that in H.
belling King George of England he
had committed crime involving moral
turpitude.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
MAKES CITY BARTENDER
Court InsSructs Mayor and Chief Of
Police TO Operate Saloon.

Foiice 70 OPerate SaiOoh.
Sterling, ILL.,, Jan. 1s-By order by
Judge Ramsey OF the Whiteside coun-
ty circuit court, the city OF Sterling
is now in the saloon business. Sew
ersl days ago Herman Risske, 7al
saloonist, was sentenced 70 serve 20
days in the county jail for selling
liquor 10 minors, Several more counts
were held over him, pending good
behavior. Judge Ramsey ordered the
mayor and chief of police Of Sterling
TO take ofieial charge of the saloon
aud 10 operate IT with Rsiske's force
OF employees. holding the city rsspon-
sibie for its good conduct while the
proprietor Is in jail and ebliging them
TO see that the owner receives his
jus. due.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
ALIENS TO DIE IN
CHAIR MARCH 9TH

Richmond, Va. Jan. 16.-Floyd and
Claude Allen, the Hillsville gunmen.
sentenced to die tomorrow, were again
reprieved today by the governor.
The Aliens will be electrocuted
March z.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
Chicago Buys pavY Jones.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 16-Outfielder
David Jones of the Detroit Americans
was sold to the Chicago Americans for
$4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16
The Weather

Forecast Till p. N. Tomorrow for
Rock IsIand, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Unsettled weather with rain tonight
or Friday, continued warm tonight
with the lowest temperature above the
freezing point. Colder Friday.
Temperature at a. M, A. Highest
yesterday, 43; lowest last night, Al.
Velocity Of wind at a. m, miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at Z p. m, SO, at
z a. m, 80.
Stage OF water, 6 feet, q fall of 2
In last "a hours.
JIM. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-16

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today to noon tomorrow
Sun sets ASS. rises 7:22. Evening
stars: Venus. Saturn. Morning stars:
Saturn, Jupiter, Venus.
United labor bulletin., 1913-03-20
MISS MILES MAY GET PLACE.

The stay in Seattle of Miss Sadie Nc
Manus of the Garment Workers union,
has been indefinitely extended, and her
place upon the morals commission will
have to be filled by another John w.
Ford, who, as president of the board OF
aldermen, named two of the commission
himself and Miss McManus-declared
that another member of the Garment
Workers union would be appointed.
Miss McManus was named upon the
board because of her intimate knowledge
of the lives of working girls" he said.
Her successor must have the same
knowledge, else what to me is the most
important work to be accomplished by
this board shall fail of its purpose. The
condition under which the working girl
lives, her wages and the cost of living
are matters of the utmost Importance.
Correct figures are only to be obtained
by some woman who can meet these
girls upon familiar ground-one who can
sneak their language. A woman from
Capitol hill could not be a success no
matter how earnest she might be; she
could not reach them. To proceed with
the plan of helping the working girls and
to prevent such conditions as are found
to, prevail in Chicago, we must have ac-
curate figures. We must know just ex-
actly how much girls are paid and how
much they have to spend to live decent
ly.'
1t is believed that Miss Genevieve
Miles will receive the. appointment to fill
the vacancy Miss Miles is now is the
Office of the labor department, but she
could hold both places.
United labor bulletin., 1913-03-20
SINGLE TAKERS ORGANIZE.

AT weII-attended meeting held IN
Judge Lindsey's court room, Monday
plans we're perfected for the organiza-
tion of what is now known as The Colo
RADIO Single Tax association
The object of the association Is hrst'
to promote the philosophy and the eco
nomic doctrine of Henry George; second.
to seize upon every opportunity to crys-
taIize that doctrine into law.
Among the supporters OF the move
ment are many OF Denver's most promi-
nent citizens and the organization bids
fair to become a tremendous power In
the bringing about of beneficial legisla'
tion in this state. The oficers are
President. DR.. Edward Jackson.
Resident vice-president, w. II. Malone
State vice-presidents: Hon. James w
BuckIin, of Grand Junction; Dr. Cnas
Sinton, of Colorado Springs; e. r. Ken
drick, of Leadville; DR.. Robert Coulson
OF Boulder; Congressman Edward heat
ing. of Pueblo.
Secretary, B. ]. Salmon.
Treasurer, G. II. Phelps.
Board of Directors: ]. b. McGauran
J. /. Mullins, B. B. Lindsey, J. X. her
man, Louisa L. Stretton.
The slogan of the organization is
Just Taxation"
At the last meeting resolutions wer'
adopted commencing Supervisor ). d
McGauran and Senator J. ]. Tierney 10
their recent efforts in the city counci
and senate to bring about just taxation
| Next meeting of Single Takers VIII
be held Monday, March oath, 500 p. m
| in Judge Lindsey's court room.
United labor bulletin., 1913-03-20
THE WANDELL & LOWE. TRANSFER
& STORAGE CO.,
22 NJ. Tejon St., Colorado Springs.

The Wandell & Lowe Transfer and
Storage Co.. Is located at % North TETON
street, Colorado Springs. in the heart Of
the business district. II is one of the
most up-to-date transfer companies In
any city In the state. and deserves much
credit for the service that 1t is enabled
to give its patrons through arrangements
made with the railroads. This transfer
company can call at your residence. re-
ceipt for your baggage and check 1t to
its destination without extra cost or
trouble to the patron OF the road. Their
telephones are Main and 81. The COM
pany always sends two men to handle
your baggage. Not only is this service
the best to be had, but the company
does regular storage business. They
are open day and night. They pack,
move and store household goods. and
have the only fireproof warehouse in
the city.-Adv.
United labor bulletin., 1913-03-20
TALKS FIVE MINUTES.
Telephone Company Lengthens Time
Social Calls Responsible.

Announcement made today by officials
of the Mountain States Telephone & Tel
egraph company of a change in its two
number" toll service will affect many of
the cities and towns in its territory. This
change increases the time limit allowed
on "two-number calls from three to five
minutes, but does not increase the cost.
This 'two-number'' service was inaug-
urated about two years ago, and accord
ing to the company has become very
popular with the telephone-using public.
1.-THE change was made said COM
many official today, because of the great
demand for the service. couple OF
years ago this service was inaugurated
in many parts of the territory where a
community of interests prevailed-be-
tween exchanges that We're reasonably
close together, having a considerable
volume of business, but We're connected
to our long-distance system. 1t was felt
that under these conditions an express
service could be furnished at cheaper
rate, the saving being in the fact that
our operator would not have to look up
numbers. The service Immediately be-
came popular. and has continued so.
Over 40 per cent of this two-number
service is confined to social calls made
by the fair sex, and this perhaps has
been the underlying cause for our
change from three to five minutes. Four
minutes and nine seconds is the average
length of these calls, while the average
business talk is something under three
minutes No change is to be made in
the rate