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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
of Nation Of
fered on Murder of Gen.
eraI Rivas.
ASBERT FACTION BUSY
Followers Support His Plea of
InnoCenCe-PreSident to :.
Push Prosecution.

Washington, July 12.-Secretary
Bryan has sent a message of SYM
pathy to President Menocal on the
murder of General Rivas, chief of the
Cuban national police. He said:
THE government of the United
States has heard with deep sorrow
and regret of the tragic occurrences
at Havana on the afternoon of July
Z, and desires to offer your eXcellency
an the governor of Cuba its sincere
sympathy on the loss of a valued pub
lie servant killed in the discharge of
his duty.
The government of the United
States notes with qualification that
your. excellency's government has
evinced its determination to mete out
justice to the perpetrators of this
crime, for it feels that only thus can
respect for the law and tranquility
o. the country be maintained.
THE government of the United
States has no doubt of your excel
lency's desire and ability to maintain
order and enforce the laws of Cuba,
anu ueSlTSS III W dSSuIS
you of its hearty sympathy and sup
port in all proper endeavors to this
end.
ASBERT PLEADS INNOCENCE.
Havana, July 1.-THE senators and
representatives affiliated with the AS
bert faction held a secret meeting
yesterday afternoon at the Julian
Betancourt club which recently was
closed by the police on account of
gambling, but the use was per-
mitted for the session. After the
meeting a statement was issued that
the conference was perfectly satisfied
with General Asberts innocence in the
killing of General Rivas and would
adopt all needful means to establish
his innocence.
President Menocal has expressed his
intention to proceed at all hazards
with the prosecution of the accused
in yindication of law and order. 1t
is reported that the presidents atti-
tude has been strengthened by the re-
ceipt of note from Washington ex-
pressing the sympathy of the United
States government for the loss of
such a valued official as General Rivas
and giving assurance of approval of
his course in upholding the law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
WINNER
OF FRENCHRACE

Longueau, France, July 12.-George
Boillot, a French automobilist and
winner of the grand prize at Dippe in
1912, today won the grand prize Of
the Automobile Club of France over
the Picardy circuit Of approximately
b7O mile in hours, SO minutes, "a 45
seconds.
GouX, a FrenChman, who won the re-
cent 5O0-mile race in indianapolis,
Ind, was second. There were 20 en-
tries, comprising eight Freichmen. four
BTitOns, three Germans, two Belgians
and three Italians.
The race, aside from the speed at
tanned, was chiefly to decide how small
a quantity of fuel was necessary, the
principal condition being that the ma
chimes must not consume more than
four gallons for each 100 kilOmeters.
The race was marred by a fatal ac-
cident. The tire of a machine driven
by an Englishman, Guinness. burst
while passing over a bridge. The car
skidded Cnto a sidewalk and killed a
spectator. The driver was uninjured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
ENDEAvORERM MEET
WON BY CHICAGO

Los Angeles, July 12.-Headed by
Walter Nee, president of the Illinois
Christian Endeavor Union, the Illinois
delegates, composed mostly of Chica-
goans, marched through the streets of
Los Angeles last night celebrating
their victory in landing the interna-
tional Christian Endeavor convention
for 1915. c. p. Gates, President Nee
and Earl Spangler, who made speech
es for Chicago in the executive ses-
sion, told the delegates and trustees
that Chicago would extend a warm
hand toward entertaining the dele
gates in 1915.
Pedro Roguels. a Mexican gambler,
made book on the different cities af-
ter the 1915 convention. He was So
liciting about hotel lobbies, when he ac-
costed George Hacken a Chicago wine
salesman. Roguels offered three to
two against Chicago. Hacken said
he hated to bet on religious meet
ing, but, he could not see Chicago to
go unbacked and wagered $25 on Chi
cago.
Several ballots were taken before
Chicago was chosen. Later the choice
was made unanimous. Toronto at first
was the strongest competitor of Chi.
cagO.
The question, Should Religion Be
Taught In the Schools?" was answer
ed affirmatively by the conference of
ministers attending the convention So
also was that as to the teaching of sex
hygiene, but the clergymen registered
it, as their opinion that sex knowledge
should not be taught school pupils by
the regular teachers, but by physi.
clans regularly appointed for the pur-
pose.
To strengthen the influence of Pro-
testantism, it was recommended that
the churches join a federation and
work in unison
Dr. Charles NJ. Sheldon of Topeka,
Kan, leader of the conference, rec
commended the compilation of a bible
textbook for use in the schools. He
spoke vigorously in favor of the abol-
ishment of all 'frats" as a menace to
democracy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
INDIVIDUAL MUST
DO SOCIAL WORK

Seattle, Wash, July 12-''While rec
ognizing some of the splendid things
that some of the large institutional
churches have accomplished, especial
ly in New York, Boston and Chicago,
ii is manifest that such work is pos
sible only in comparatively few
places said Alexander Johnson, gen
ssbI secretary of the national confer
shce of charities and correction, in
an address on "A Church's Social
Work From a Layman's Viewpoint"
delivered before the conference here
today.
The connection of a church with
social work" said Johnson, must be
maintained chiefly through its indi-
vidual mer?bers. Hence the great
function which must be exercised is
that of inspiration, and this must be
chiefly the work of the minister. No
church can take its due place in social
work of the world unless its minister
has a social mind. He must be able
to make the connection between re-
ilgious profession and life. On the oc-
casion of the installation of new
minister to leading church in mid
die western city, the editor of a great
metropolitan newspaper, who had
taken some part in the exercises,
standing on the platform as the people
were lingering to disperse turned to
the new minister and said. My broth
er what are you going to do with it?'
The minister asked, With what?'
Said the editor. With this magnificent
social force which you have at your
command, these splendid men and
women whom you are 20 lead and coun-
sci. Against what great social evils
are you going to hurl this force? To
ward what splendid achievement for
the social uplift of the city are you
going to lead + The new minister
said, I never thought of it that way
before. But he did afterwards, and
for many years his leadership was of
great social value in that city"
Tha- it is a serious mistake for the
advocates of minimum wage legisla.
tion 70 put too much emphasis on the
so-called moral argument was the con-
tention of the Rev. Father Edwin V.
O'Hara, chairman of the industrial
welfare commission of Oregon, in an
address before the conference. 1T is
indeed fundamentally a moral issue, -
said Father O'HaTra, "one of social
justice, but its relation to sex morality
can easily be emphasized too much
The insinuation that underpaid girls
are largely immoral, and that the in.
crease in wages is going to make il
possible for them to lead moral lives
is false in fact and dangerous in policy.
Girls will not cooperate with reform.
ers who begin by casting reflections
on their virtue. Advocates of mini
mum wage legislation who harp con
stantly on the relation of low wages
to sex morality are creating a difficult
| problem for themselves. 1t is more tc
the point to show that underpaid
girls are preserving their virtue but
are living on two meals a day and arc
forced to practice other pitiable econ
omies which undermine their health
and unfit them for the duties of wife
and mother, and thus sap the founda
( ttCns of society,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
EMBEzzLER HELD
after LONG HUNT

st. Louis, Mo, July 12.-H. H. Boat
right of Harrisburg, ILL.,, arrested in
West st. Louis on a charge of embez-
element of $4,000 from Swift & Co.,
was captured by an auditor of Swift
G. Co. after a chase over four states.
He admitted the shortage. Boatright,
marooned at Harrisburg at the time of
the flood, spent the time making col
lections for Swift & Co., and in this
way got $1,000.
The Company's auditor traced
Boatright to Dallas, Texas, Oklahoma
City, Cedar Rapids and Clinton, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
LEADING CREEKS
ARE MASSACRED

Saloniki, July 12.-Greek troops
have occupied the town of Seres, re-
Gently in the hands of the Bulgarians,
and martial law has been proclaimed.
Before the Bulgarians left Seers they
massacred 200 Greek residents, in-
cluding prominent citizens.
Vienna, July IA message from
Sofia says the populace of the Bull
garian capital is in ignorance of the
actual military and political situation
in the Balkans. The government has
suspended the newspapers and the
war Office continues to issue reports
of success of the Bulgarian armies in
the field.
London, July 12.-Rumors Of tu-
mults in Sofia are telegraphed by the
Vienna correspondent of the Central
News, who reports that mob which
stcrmed the government office came in
contac. with troops who fired a volley,
killing many people. 1t is also rum
ored the royal palace is surrounded.
Sofia. July 12.-All belligerents in
the Balkan war have given Russia full
power to find a way to bring hostilities
to an end.
Athens, July 12.-It is semi-official-
ly announced that Greece has replied
to the Russian proposal for cessation
of hostilities that peace must be con-
cluded on the battlefield. The pro
posal is supported by Great Britain
and Franco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
IRISH BATTLE ON
ORANCEMEN'SDAY

Belfast. July 12.-Rioting occurred
here early this morning at the open
ing of the celebration of the Twelfth"
the Orangemen's July festival. Many
windows were broken and a number of
policemen and civilians were injured.
Two men were taken 70 a hospital
There was only one arrest. Rival fac
tions of nationalists and unionists first
fought each other fariously, and when
a large body OF police appeared and
endeavored 10 separate them, they
joined forces and attacked the police
men. The fight ragged along the
streets an hour aad a half, Sticks and
stones were used by civilians and sew
eral shots we're fired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
HOTEL EMPLOYE
SLAIN BY BANDIT

Colorado Springs, Col, July ia
masked man attempted to hold UP the
night clerk at the Cliff house, a fash
ionable summer hotel at Manitou, ear
ly today, shot and killed Night Watch
man Whitehead and escaped to the
hills. Walking past number of
guests on the porch ami in the outer
lobby, the bandit shortly before II
O'Clock covered Night Clerk Classon
and Watchman Whitehead with q re-
volyer and ordered them from behind
the counter.
Whitehead attempted TO escape, but
a bullet dropped him dead. The shot
scattered the guests and the robber
fed. 4 posse failed to find him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
STRIKERS HOMES
WITHOUT WATER

Paterson, N. J., July 12.-.Paterson's
long drawn out strike of mill workers
developed new and serious phase to-
day with the cutting out of the water
supply of the houses oe hundreds of
idle families. Many landlords have
carried tenants for months without
rent, meantime meeting the water
bills. Now they have baked and shut
off the water. The health department
assigned special police 20 enforce the
order that all property owners turn
on water within 48 hours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
PAIR SHIPS TOW
PERRYS NIAGARA

Erie, Pa, July 12.-In tow of the
naval training ships Wolverine and
Essex, the reconstructed Niagara flag
ship of the fleet with which Perry
won the battle of Put-in-Bay was
scheduled to leave Erie harbor today
at sunset. The departure marks the
close of a week of festivities, the first
of a series of celebrations at ports
on the Great Lakes in commemora-
ton of "Perry's Victory"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
JOHNSON JEWEL
SOLD FOR $3.50

Chicago, July ia diamond neck
lace which belonged to Jack John
sons former white wife, Eta Dur
yea, was sold today for S2,160 at pub
lie auction in the Office of the United
States marshal. The value is $4,000,
but it was purchased by Johnson for
1880 at the time of the coronation
of King George. The fighter claimed
his wife smuggled the necklace with
out his knowledge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
ANOTHER TRIAL IS
REFUSED BECKER

New York, July 12.-CharIes Beck
er's application for new trial on a
charge of numbering Gambler Rosen-
thai was denied by Supreme Court
Justice Cor today. Counsel sought
to reopen the case on the ground of
newly discovered evidence. Goff was
trial judge in the Becker case and of
the four gun men also convicted with
him. If relief comes to Becker now
1t must be through the higher courts.
Becker is in the death house in Sing
Sing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
DUKE LUDWIG, 81,
GRANTED DIVORCE

Munich. Bavaria. July ia decree
of divorce wss granted today to 81
year-old Duke Ludwig of Bavaria
against mis- second wife, who when
she was a ballet girl was known as
A1tonie Barth. The court threw the
entire blame for the querrel on the
wife. who admitted ner fault. She is
AZ. They were married In 1892 after
the death OF the dukes first wife, who
was also an actress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12

quiry was made into the charges filed
against Mr.. Pickering. Senator Lewis
told the committee the charges had
been preferred by the Sullivan fac
tion and said there was nothing to
the charges worthy of serious consid-
Grafton. Senator Sherman wrote that
Mr.. Pickering is an old acquaintance
whose record is good and for whose
confirmation he would vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
Ambassador Wilson is in
Receipt of an Anony-
nous Letter.
ASKS INVESTIGRT ION
Capital Newspapers Tanning
Anti-AmeriCan Sentiment
With Their Articles.

Mexico City, July ian anony-
nous letter containing threats to blow
up the United States embassy, receiv-
ed by Ambassador Wilson, was turned
over to the Mexican foreign Office
for investigation.
AS an indication of fever of patriot
ism aroused in Mexico the department
of the interior announced today that
representatives of 10000 workmen haG
appealed to the government for mil-
tary instruction in order that they
might be ready to fight for national
existence. The newspaper Ell Pals
says it has been visited by commit
tee of women school teachers, who of
fered to enter the ranks of the army
and fight in case of an international
conflict.
PROTESTS IGNORED.
IN spite of the protests from Am
bassador Wilson IN regard to the at
titude of the newspapers, especially
FL Pals, the latter journal devotes an
entire first page to anti-American
movement articles, which are highly
sensational.
In the editorial columns il cautions
prudence, but utters strong intima-
tion that the time is near when Mex
leans must fight the United States.
The American ambassador pro-
tested to the Mexican government to-
day against permitting another anti
American demonstration.
RESPECT NO LAW.
Washington, D. c., July 12.-Secre-
tary Garrison yesterday ordered Col
onel Edwin P.=HreXer-of the Four
teenth cavalry at Fort Mcintosh, Tex,
to demand the release of five Ameri-
cans together with $50 cattle and 30
horses held by Mexican revolutionists
at Hidalgo, Mexico.
Secretary Bryan requested the ac-
ton. The attention of the state de-
partment was called by Consul Gar
rett at NuevO Laredo, Mexico, to the
Imprisonment of the Americans and
the seizure of their property. When
Consul Garrett demanded the release
of his countrymen, the revolutionists
told him they must await orders
from Piedras Negras.
So great is the lawlessness around
Tampico that the better class of Mex
iziing yigilantes under commission of
the federal military governor of San
Luis Potosi. Already ii bandits have
been hanged.
1t is expected that a military gov
ernor will take charge of the state
of Tamalipas, as has been done in
Vera Cruz and San Luis Potosi dur
ing the last few days
The consul at Maxatlan has report
ed to the state department that many
destitute Americans are arriving at
that port and that he has already
sent "A refugees to San Francisco.
FROM PROMINENT FAMILIES.
Ladero, Texas, July 12.-The five
Americans held prisoners by consti-
tutionalists at Hidalgo, Mexico, CoIum,
bia, on the Texas border, are from well
known Texas families. Threats of or
ganiGing a rough rider" regiment to
cross the border to release them have
been made.
American Consul Garrett at Hidalgo
was yesterday negotiating for their
release. Cattle. horses and other prop
erty of the prisoners was reported con-
fiscated
Their offense was said to have been
trading with Huerta sympathiaers.
Those under arrest are Robert, Ar
thur and Ashton Hazelrigg, Isaac Cade
and William Randolph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
EDUCATORS MEET
AT ST.PAUL NEXT

Salt Lake City, Utah, July 12.-After
a stormy session St. Paul as the 1914
convention of the National Education
Association was selected by the board
of directors here today. The board
also recommended that next years
board of directors name Oakland,
Cal, as the 1915 convention city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12

Downs, secretary for McComas," he
added
You mean you delivered these let
ters against McComas to his secre-
tary?" demanded Reed.
Downs was in the pay of Cushing" 3"
replied the witness, who went on TO
explain that he quarrelled with Cush-
ing because he was buying out" the
secretary of a senator.
A letter to Senator Foraker Sept.
49, 1904, referred to a suggestion that
Mulhall go to Rhode Island and help
Senator Aldrich in his campaign. He
testified he went later at the request
of Aldrich HE asked me to get in
touch with labor men there and get
their support"
ENGAGES LABOR LEADER.
Letters from {. Z. Alden, then sec
retary to Foraker, and from Arthur
B. Shelton. secretary to Aldrich, show
ed Mulhalls suggestion to go to Rhode
Island had been the subject of some
correspondence. Alden and Shelton
knew he was employed by the associa-
tion and that he had not tried to con-
ceal the source of his employment.
Even from labor leaders he said he re-
sented the implication that he had
tried to play a double game on labor
such as played by McComas. In 1903
he took a paid up union card and had
no further connection with labor
unions, he said.
A letter of introduction from Henry
c. Kurten, given by the Council of
Allied Building Trades of Philadel-
phia, was offered in evidence. 1t was
signed by Kurten as secretary. Kur-
(ContiAued on Page EightI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
Senate Confirms Pickerlnq.

Washington, d. c., July 1.-THE
nomination of John l. Pickering to
be collector of internal revenue at
Springfield, ILL.,, was confirmed by the
senate yesterday afternoon AT the
meeting of the finance committee in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till .. m. Tomorrow, fer
Rnck lzland nau.nnnrt Mnll1r.

eorecast Till 2. m. Tomorrow, fer
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Fair tonight and Sunday; cooler to-
night; brisk westerly winds.
Temperature at a. m, &c; highest
yesterday, 81: lowest last night, G3.
Velocity of wind at a. m, Is miles
per hour
Precipitation. .02 inch.
Relative humidity at p. m. c.; at
: a. m, Ca
Stage Of water, 3.s; no change in
last "a hours.
J. N. SHERIER, Local Fcrecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
Weston leaves Chicaoo.

Chicago. July l2.-Edward Payson
Weston, the veteran pedestrian, on his
way to Minneapolis, was refreshed by
eight hours sleep in this city. then
resumed his tramp at $50 this morn
ing for Elgin, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Jupiter. Mercury.
Morning stars: Saturn. Venus. Mars.
The constellation Scorpio forms a mag
nificent spectacle near the horizon. due
south about Q p. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
WORKS AG

Mulhall testified further how he
worked to defeat the late Senator
McComas Of Maryland, although he,
posed as the senator's friend. He ssM
he received 500 letters from Cushing
directed against McComas.
i turned them over to Carl NJ.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-17
Strength FOR
old PEOPLE
A Simple Remedy Which Favors
Longevity.

You act as though you just won
dered how you are going to get
through this trying season and do your
work.
You may be overworked or have
had a bad cold which has left you
without strength, ambition or much
interest in life; in fact you are all
rundown.
Let us tell you that Vinol, our deli
cious cod liver and iron tonic, is just
the remedy you need to rebuild vast
ing tissues and replace weakness with
strength.
A prominent Boston lawyer says
my mother, who is IS years of age,
owes her good health to Vinol as since
taking it she can walk farther and do
more than she has for years. I con-
slider it a wonderful blood-making and
strengthening tonic"
We have such faith in Vinol that
if it does not quickly build you up,
restore your strength and make you
feel we'll again, we will return your
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The Century Drug Store.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-17
RECENT MEETING
At SIARKVILLE
DELEGATES FROM NORMAL TALK
. INTERESTINGLY OF CONFER
=NENCE OF COLLEGE MEN. N

Ee Messrs. w. H. Harbour and M. e.
Mattox. two of the delegates who at
tended the Y. M. c. A. Conference of
College Men held at the A. & M. Col
lege, talked for a short time at the
Sunday night service of the Y. M. and
Y. w. c. A. at the Normal.
Mr.. Harbor said that if he could put
the whole spirit of the conference in
one sentence, it would be, Not what
the world owes me, but what l owe the
world" Then he spoke of the oppor-
tunities of the present-day college stu
dent, for he is not only the inheritor
of great past, but he is living in the
greatest century of the worlds history.
He showed what was being attempted
by the Y. NJ. C. AS and the Student
Volunteer movement to foster Chris
tianity and to promote Christian work
and fellowship among the students of
the various colleges. In attempting
10 explain WHAT SOCldl SeTNiCe was, INC
speaker said that social service
through Christianity attempts to
reach the man where he is and help
him to be an every day, all-day work
man, approved of God. He said the
object of social service was to study
the problems that confront us along
the lines of Christianity, sanitation,
morality, industry and education.
Mr.. Mattox spoke with feeling of the
needs of the mission field and of the
insistent call of the ones who do not
know what the meaning of Christiani-
ty is. He cited instances as told by
returned missionaries of the eagerness
with which the Oriental mind grasped
the religion of Jesus Christ when pre-
scented by His messenger He then
spoke of some of the essentials of a
Christian life and showed that the
world demands a broader and deeper
religious conviction than has ever
been demanded before.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-17
sPokANE's BIG APPLE SHOW.

Spokane, Wash, Nov. 17.-Carloads
of the choicest products of the or
chards of the Northwest were placed
on display here today. at the opening
of the sixth National Show and Fruit
Product Congress. The exhibition will
continue through the week. Follow
ing last years successful innovation,
the apple show is to be combined with
a congress of Pacific Northwest fruit
growers, bankers, transportation ex-
perts and business men, who will dis
cuss financing, marketing, storage and
other problems of the fruit-growing
industry Many delegates aresalready
in the city from Oregon, Washington,
Idaho and Montana.