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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
BANKERS OPPOSE
CURRENCY PLANS

Washington, Jan. 22.-Opposition to
the national monetary commissions
banking and currency plan was ex-
pressed today to the house currency
reform committee by Andrew Frame,
president Of the Waukesha, Wis., Ma
tional bank. who submitted a brief
signed by IL bankers in widely separ-
Rted sections OF the country, including
J. b. lngwersen OF Clinton, Iowa.
The commission plan," the brief
says. spells monopoly, imitation and
over-expansion OF credit, ahd instead
OF preventing would-freed panics." AS
a substitute, the brief proposed a cen
tral bank with limited powers, or en-
largement Of the Aldrich- -Freeland act.
10y extending the right to issue uni
form elastic currency not only to ma
tional but to state and savings banks
and trust companies doing commercial
banking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
COLONEL HAS
NOTH|NCNEW

New York, Jan. 22.-Theodore
Roosevelt and William Ellis Corey,
former president Of the steel corpora
ton, we're chief witnesses called to-
day to testify at the resumption of the
government hearings looking to dis
solution of the so-called steel trust.
Roosevelt consented to be examined
in his editorial offices. The oft-repeat-
ed story of how Roosevelt sanctioned
the absorption by the steel corpora
ton of the Tennessee Coal & Iron
company, promised again to be the
nucleus of the ex-president's testi-
mony.
Roosevelt was asked but one ques-
ton by counsel for the government,
namely, whether statements contain
ed In a letter he wrote Attorney
General Bonaparte concerning the
Tennessee Coal & Iron Co. deal were
true. The colonel replied in the af-
firmative.
Counsel Lindbury of the steel cor
poration then took up the cross-exam-
tlation. Roosevelt testlhed he was
aware the government had undertaken
an investigation of the steel corpora
tion before the Tennessee company
was taken over.
They reported to me unfavorably
in regard to Standard Oil, but favor
ably in regard to the steel corpora
tion," he said.
This is less interesting than a
| kimona strike" remarked Roosevelt
during a lull while counsel discussed
admission of documentary evidence
| AS a reason for sanctioning the alb
sorption, Roosevelt said: Il was deal
ing with a panic, situation that
might have caused widespread disas-
ter if did not act"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
ARGUING RECOGNITION OF
NEW REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Washington, Jan. 22.-Recognition
of the new republic of China was the
leading topic of discussion at the con-
yention of the chamber of commerce
of the United States today 1t was de-
clared American trade in the orient
might suffer from delay in acknowl-
edging the dawn of a new govern
mental era in the ancient celestial en-
pire. Delegates will be received at the
White house later in the day. Presi-
dent Taft was especially interested in
the organization, for he advocated its
establishment. The president will be
a guest of honor at the chambers ban
quet tonight with Secretaries Nagel,
Stlmson, Fisher, Meyer and ,SfacVeagh
and Speaker Clark and a number OF
members OF the senate and house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
SEE BITTER FIGHT
ON CANAL TOLLS

Washington, Jan. 22.-Advocates of
free passage for American ships
the Panama canal have mar
shaled their forces in the senate to
combat favorable action upon the
Root amendment providing for repeal
of the American exemption provision
The determination of Chairman Brand
egee to call a meeting of the canal
ment has aroused friends of the free
passage provision TO a united fight
against any modification of the law.
Democrats of the house and senate are
divided over the question, notwith-
standing the declaration Of the ma
tional platform. An attempt IN the
senate to change the law at this ses-
sion probably will open a bitter fight
Senator O'Gorman replied today to
Roots speech of yesterday.
O'GOrman pointed out that the Root
amendment proposed either to repeal
the free passage clause or>submit the
question to arbitration.
Il am opposed to both provisions, -
he said. 1T has been suggested that
the legislation passed last session was
hasty and i'll considered. On the con
trary. the canal legislation was before
the committee many weeks and dis
cussed at great length by the senate
Some objections now made TO the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
Ottoman Council Bows to
Verdict of the Euro
pean Powers.
ADRIANOPLE is CEDED
Fate of Aegean Sea Islands to
Be Left as Detail of Fu-
ture Program.

Constantinople. Jan. 22.-The grand
council of the Ottoman empire voted
today in favor of accepting the pro.
posals put forward by the European
powers for the purpose of bringing
about the conclusion of peace.
The note handed to the porte Jan.
II by the European ambassadors at
Constentinople called the Ottoman's
attention ito the grave responsibility
Il would assume If by resistance to
their counsels it should prevent the
reestablishment OF peace. It would
only have itself to blame If proloaga-
tion was had. as a consequence, to
put in question the fate of the capital
and perhaps extend hostilities to
Asiatic provinces OF the empire"
WARNING IN NOTE
The note pointed out that Turkey
could count on benevolent support Of
the powers only so long as 1t deferred
to their counsel, inspired by the gem
eral interests of Europe and Turkey.
The powers then advised Turkey to
consent to the cession OF Adrianople
and leave to them the fate of the
Aegean islands.
Vienna, Jan. 22.-Turkey has decid-
ed to surrender Adrianople to the Bull
garians, according to a semi-official
telegram from Constantinople today.
DARDENELLES LOSS.
Constantinople. Jan. 22.-Turkish
loss in a naval battle with the Greek
| feet off Dardanelles Jan. 1S totaled
four officers and 36 men killed and 164
wounded. The Turkish gunners de
clare they inflicted important losses
on the Greeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
ADMITS SETTING
A HUNDRED FIRES

Chicago, Jan. 22.-Another confes-
sion from a member Of the alleged
arson gang was obtained today by
States Attorney Hoyne. Three other
men are said to have admitted con-
nection with the alleged conspiracy
yesterday. The man said to have con-
fessed today is a former torch bearer"
employed by the alleged ring, accord
ing to Hoyne. The man said Oh one
occasion he compelled a business man
TO sign three prOmissory notes for
$500 each after being engaged to set
fire TO the mans store. He said he
had been I'm the business several years
and caused more than a hundred in
cendiary fires in Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
Kankakee Rail Chief Dies.

Kankakee, Ill. Jan. 22.-Thomas
Philip Bonfeld, president of the Kan
kakee & Seneca railroad and a direc-
tor of the c. r. l. & P. and Big Four
railroads and the oldest member of the
kankakee Bar association, died at his
home in this city yesterday. Mr.. Bon
field was the first president of the VIII
lsge OF Kankakee. From 1877 to 1881
he was in the state senate and through
his efforts the Kankakee state hospital
vas located here. He tried the first
case in the Kankakee circuit court in
1853. before Judge Henderson, when
court was held in the Illinois Central
freight depot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
WILSON'S BILLS
TO BECOME LAWS

Trenton, n. J.. Jan. 22.-Governor
Wilson today asked legislative leaders
to call a conference of members of
both houses next Tuesday, at which
he will explain his program for the
session and urge particularly the pas
sage of corporation bills.
The governor does not expect any
opposition among the democrats, who
have a majority in both houses, and is
hopeful the bills will be enacted before
he leaves to assume the presidency.
Many letters have come TO Wilson,
commencing his bills, and Chancellor
Walker, who drafted them, is as con-
sequence, being suggested for attorney
general in Wilson's cabinet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22

canal law were made then, but the
senate passed the bill, As to IS
I'VE would, indeed, create a painful
impression abroad if this mighty ma
ton should surrender to the control Of
any foreign power its domestic policies
and control Of its domestic commerce.
That We can never do. and maintain
the prestige, honor and glory of our
republic
Conferees on the immigration bill
agreed to eliminate the certificate of
character clause of the bill, which, it
was claimed, would bar many Jew i'm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
criticise College Morals.

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 22.-Clifford
G. Roe Of Chicago told 200 Harvard
students yesterday that the college
man was in part responsible for the
fall Of many girls into the hands of
white slavers.
college men have the wrong moral
standard" said Roe. They think
they have right to SOW wild oats and
then beg forgiveness. College students
serve as the advance agent of the pro
curess. With theatre parties and late
suppers they ensnare the virtue of in
nocent girls, sending them on their
way to immoral lives"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
PLAN BIC SAVING
IN COTTON GOODS

Washington, Jan. 22-The demo-
cratic plan for cutting the tariff on
cotton manufactures, which will be
recommended to the house early in the
extra session of congress, brought rep
resentatives of the cotton industry to
the ways and means committee hear
ing today.
Democratic leaders hold the Ameri-
can people pay annually about two
hundred million dollars more for their
cotton goods by reason of present tar
iff rates They contend no actual loss
in revenue will result from the pro-
posed legislation and that revision
will reduce the annual cost of cotton
clothing more than eighty million dol
lars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
Hurled on Pilot In Car Crash.

Oshkosh, Wis, Jan. 22.-Riding 13
miles on the pilot of a locomotive
where he alighted after being struck by
500 line train at Black Wolf cross
ing, Ernst Marth Of Nokimi escaped
serious injury. His horse was uninjur.
ed, but his wagon was smashed when
hit by the train. When the locomo-
tive reached North Fond du Lac Marth
was found with his bualo robe around
him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
Simple Ceremony is Per-
formed in Brides Lynd-
hurst Home,
2 NIECES ATTENDANTS
Less Than One Hundred Bidden
as GueStS-PreSbyterian
Minister 0ffiCiateS.

Tarryton, n. Y. Jan. 22.-Miss Helen
Miller Gould was married at 1880
this afternoon at Lyndhurst, her coun-
try estate, to Finley Johnson Shepard,
American railroad man, VINO has risen
from the ranks.
The bride went TO an altar half hid
den by roses, asparagus, plumosa and
palms. on the arm of her brother,
George J. Gould, who gave her in mar
riage. An orchestra screened by
masses of flowers in the music room
played the wedding march from Lohen-
grin, while Rev Daniel D. Russell, pas
tor of Irvington Presbyterian church,
performed the ceremony.
CARRIES MODEST BOUQUET.
Helen and Dorothy Gould. nieces OF
Miss Gould, stood with her. garbed in
pale pink satin. They acted as flower
girls and were her only attendants
Z he couple stood during the ceremony
beneath bower OF American
beauty roses. with festoons of
asparagus reaching almost to the
ground The bride carried a modest
tN'N'IutN vi lllitb VI Allt NdlltNs htI Id
vorite flower. A rope of exquisite
pearls said once 20 have adorned the
Empress Josephine. Napoleon's wife,
and pear-shaped diamond pendant,
the latter the bridegroom's gift, were
the only jewelry worn by the bride.
Louis ]. Shepard, brother OF the
bridegroom. was best man. Had the
art gallery not been an immense room
there would not have been space for
the thousands Of gifts that came in
from all over the world
GROOM's MOTHER ILL.
Her wedding gown was a duchess
ivory satin. having a sweeping train
three and a half yards long, trimmed
iu duchess and rose point lace, with
seed pearl embroidery. The lace and
veil were gifts from the duchess OF
DcTallyrand, formerly Miss Anna
Gould. the brides sister.
Less than a hundred persons were
biCden to the ceremony. Included were
close relatives OF the bride and bride
groom and friends OF long standing
MI Shepard's mother is i'll and was
unable TO DE present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
ARABBAND0F
$50 BROWNS

Suakim, Egypt, Jan. 22.-Three huh
dred and fifty Mohammedan pilgrims
from India to Mecca were drowned
today in a flood which overwhelmed
the entire caravan midway between
the sacred city of Medina, Arabia, and
Port Yembo. on the Red sea.
The sudden avalanche accom- panied
by great torrents of water swept down
the mountain, carrying away people,
animals and tents. OF 400 pilgrims,
so we're saved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
Cuba Rejects U. s. Treaty.

Havana, Jan. 22.-The Cuban gov
ernment has refused to ratify the
treaty recently negotiated between
Cuba and the United States providing
for the enlargement of the Guantana-
mo naval station. Cuba will decline to
ratify the treaty until the United
States disposes of the Isle of Pines
controversy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22

tary prisoner without aid-leaving the
obvious implication that Casella must
have drawn the piano away and per-
mitted Webb to get out again.
How did Webb get out to do this
terrible thing?" she demanded after
she had freed herself of the secrets
that had burdened her mind for "a
hours. They arrested me as soon as
| went to the door of the fiat because
they thought l might be able to tell
the police something about Webb's
whereabouts. I worried about him be-
cause thought he might smother to
death IN that closet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
ROCKEFELLER IS
NOT TO TESTIFY

Washington, Jan. 22-Dr. Walter
Chappell, personal physician to Will
liam Rockefeller, appeared before the
money trust committee today and said
his patient was in a condition that
would prevent his examination as a
witness. Chairman Pujo told lawyers
who accompanied the doctor they
would be informed if the committee
took any further action"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
BANKRUPTCY new
stunt BY MORSE

New York, Jan. 22.-Charles w.
Morse, former banker, rardoned by
President Taft after serving two of a
15-year sentence for violation. of the
banking laws, has suggested to his
attorneys that his creditors put him
through bankruptcy. Morse was re-
ported recently to be seriously ill
again in Europe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
PARCEL STAMPS ISSUED
so FAR WORTH $18,011,120

Washington, Jan. 22.-The total
number of parcel post stamps printed
and distributed to date is $4,000. 900,
of value OF S1S.011,12O. Chicago re-
Ceived $4,000, 900 stamps, leading all
other cities. St Louis was second and
New York third
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
Taft Great Traveller.

Washington, Jan. 22.-When Presi-
dent Taft relinQuishes office March 1.
he will have travelled during his term
about 125.0O0 miles by railroad and
automobile. or FIVE times the distance
around the earth at the equator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
MEMBERS OF HOUSE ASKED
TO HELP LINCOLN SHAFT ]

Washington. Jan. %. - President
Taft conferred today with more than
thirty republican members OF the
house, whose support he asked for a
bill. passed by the senate, appropriate
ing $4,000. 900 for a memorial structure
20 Abraham Lincoln in Potomac park
here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
Beats Bandits With Fists.

Kansas City, Jan. 22.-When W. E.
Redner, a former policeman, was at
tacked by two negroes, who tried to
rob him on the street here early to-
day, he fought both Of them with his
fists, beat them until they walled for
mercy, and then marched them 10 a
police station. Redner recently was
dropped from the police force under an
order to cut department expenses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
Kinq Peter of servla III.

London, Jan. 22.-According to a dis
patch from SemIin. Hungary, King Pc
ter of Servia is seriously i'll, after
complete collapse from nervous ex-
haustion which he suffered while jour
neying a short distance from Belgrade.
The strain of the war is said to have
brought about mis- condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
ARREST 4 MINERS
WITH COLD DUS!

New York, Jan 22-As they stepped
OF a western train today, four MIXERS
were arrested on charge Of stealing
god dust and nuggets worth more
than $4,000 from mines in keadville,
Col. New York detectives who made
the arrest said they found nuggets
strapped around the men in money
belts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
No Commission for Champaign.

Champaign, Ill. Jan. 22.-Champaign
rejected the commission form OF gov
eminent for the second time yester-
day by a vote of s74 70 77S. The
"vets" were actively opposed to the
proposed change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
$1,000 IN DOPE is
FOUND IN VAULT

ST Louis. Jan. 22.-The arrest Of
negro resulted in the finding OF
$1,000 worth OF cocaine in a vault in
a squalid part OF town. II is believed
there is much more cocaine and OPT
um in the vault. more than ever before
found in one raid in the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
Laraest RattIeshlp Launched.

New-Castle-on-Tyne, England, Jan.
22-The largest and most powerful
battleship afoat, the Brazilian super
dreadnought, Rio DeJaneiro, was
launched today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
Dies Alter Preaehlna So Years. :

Sterling, Ill, Jan. 22.-Rev. Jacob
Myers, for so years a preacher in the
United Brethren church, died here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
s+.rIIno Elected senator.

Pierre, S. D.. Jan. 22-Thomas Ster-
ling, republican, was elected United
States senator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22
The Weather

Forecast Till z p. m. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, DsVenport. Moline,
and Vicinity.
Increasing cloudiness with rain or
snow tonight or Thursday, warmer to-
night with the lowest temperature
slightly below the freezing point.
Temperature at a. m, %. Highest
yesterday, "a, lowest last night, p.
Velocity of wind at a. m, miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at p. m, Sc, at
Z a m, 90.
Stage of water, Sc, a rise of Is in
last "a hours.
J.M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today to noon tomorrow)
Sun sets 5:05, rises 7:1S. Evening
stars: Venus, Saturn. Morning stars:
Saturn, Jupiter, Mars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-22

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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-30
Methodist Church Notes

At 1890 a. m. next Sunday at the Metho-
dist church, subject, "The Relation OF the
Sunday School to the Church." AT 7.30
p. m, Rev. Albert j. Lord, of Meriden,
Conn, will preach. Ellsworth friends
who have followed Mr.. Lords successful
career in the ministry, are always pleased
at the opportunity to hear him on his an
nual visit home.
There will be social meeting of the
Calendar society at the church this even
ing. All members are requested to be
present. Mrs. Belle BurriIl will have
charge OF the meeting.
The boys of the Sunday school and K. o.
K. A. will take their annual outing at
Weymouth point next week. All the boys
are requested to meet at the Methodist
vestry this evening to make final arrange
ments.
The ladies' aid society is preparing to
publish a cook book in the near future,
and asks for the hearty cooperation OF the
ladies of Ellsworth. The books will be
ready for sale at the fair to be held the
second week in October.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-30
Body Recovered After a Year.

The body of Louis A. Williams, of
Bucksport, drowned in Toddy pond, to-
gether with Herbert Snowman, of the
same town, on July q of last year, was
recovered Wednesday-just year and two
days after the accident.
Snowman's body was recovered soon
after the accident, and though search for
Williams body was continued for weeks,
it could not be located in the 100 feet of
water where the accident occurred.
Three young men from Connecticut,
who are camping at the pond, found the
body floating Wednesday. 1t was in re-
markable state OF preservation, consider
ing the length Of time it had been in the
water, due to the low temperature of the
water at the great depth where the body
had been.
Mr.. Williams was the son of the late
William Williams and wife. He is sur
vived by sister, Miss Myra.
Funeral services were held at Silver
Lake cemetery Friday. A delegation of
Torrent engine company, OF which he was
foreman, attended.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-30
ELLSWORTH WATER.
Another Analysis by Director of State
Laboratory of Hygiene.

Another Analysis by Director of State
Laboratory of Hygiene.
Another analysis has been made of the
Ellsworth water by II. d. Evans, director
of the Maine laboratory OF hygiene at Au-
gusta. The analysis, the figures of which
are for parts in 100000, is as follows;
Date of collection, July S, 1918; examIna-
tion, July s.
Appearance - Turbidity, 0; sediment, o;
color, Ia.
odor-Cold, none; hot, vegetable.
Residue on evaporation-Total, 2.3; loss on
ignition, 10; fixed residue, l.s.
Ammonia-Free, .O046; in solution, .009s.
Chlorine-0.25.
Nitrogen-Nitrates, none; nitrites, none,
Oxygen consumed, o.S3.
Hardness-0.SI.
Alkalinity-0-3
Iron-0.0l3.
Lead-None.
Colon bacillus-None.
Bacteria, per C. c.-135.
In letter accompanying the analysis
DIR. Evans says:
The analysis of the summer sample of water
from your public supply, sent to me on the
9th instant, shows the water to be in both
safe and satisfactory condition to use for all
domestic purposes. There was no evidence
of contact of the water with polluting wastes
of any kind to be found in either the chemical
or bacterial analyses; while the water was
in its normal organic condition for this
season of the year.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-30

conduct the service and preach the SER
mon. Mr.. Hawes is the minister OF the
Unitarian church in Germantown, Pa,
coming to that society some twelve years
ago from the Unitarian church at To-
ronto, Canada. He has taken very ac-
tive part in social service work in the
community. He is progressive and vig-
orous personality, and will be heard with
interest and profit.
Mrs. Deborah Knox Livingston, who
supplied the Baptist churches at Els
worth and Surry Sunday for Rev. P. A..
A. Killam, spoke for the local union of
w. c. T. U. OF Ellsworth in the evening
to good-sized congregation. She was
assisted by Rev. L. s. Ross, of the Metho-
dist church, and Rev. o. ]. Guptill, of
Ellsworth Falls. She is speaker OF the
national w. c. T. u, and has spoken in
every state in the Union. Her home at
present is at Bangor, where her husband
is pastor of the Columbia street Baptist
church. The Ellsworth w. q. T. U. hopes
to have her at Ellsworth again during the
fall.
twenty horse power auto wagon, to
accommodate both passengers, baggage
and mails, has been put on the Ellsworth
Blnehill stage route by the contractor,
Hon. E. E. Chase. The wagon is equipped
with three seats, to accommodate seven
people besides the driver. The auto
wagon reduces the running time between
Ellsworth and Bluehill to little over an
hour, though in tie newly-arranged mail
schedule, two hours is allowed for the
trip. Under the new schedule, mails
leave Ellsworth for Bluehill at 8 Is a. M
and $50 p. M, arriving in Bluehill within
two hours. Mails leave Bluehill at 7 a. m
and l p. m., arriving at Ellsworth within
two hours.