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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
WILSON HOLDING
TO HIS PROGRAM
Proposals to Curtail Trust
Legislation Not Regarded
With Favor by President.

Washington, d. C., April 13.-Pro
posals of congress to curtail the admin
istration trust legislative program are
not regarded with favor by the presi-
dent. While he heard suggestions TO
cut the program short and enact only
a trade commission bill. the president
deemed it necessary to keep faith with
the country and carry out measures
for comprehensive trust reform.
There begins this week a terrific fire
from the administration to crush the
democratic opposition to repeal of the
coastwise tolls exemption clause in
the Panama canal act.
Secretary of State Bryan yesterday
touched off a broadside in the form of
a statement sustaining President VIII
son in every feature of his demand for
repeal and comprehensively showing
the fallacy of the contentious that the
democratic platform declaration in the
matter of toll exemption should be the
determining factor in deciding the
question now at issue.
The second broadside comes from
the permanent democratic national
committee organization here in the
form of a poll of delegates to the Bal
timore convention. The poll as far as
II has progressed shows an overwhelm-
ing sentiment In favor OF repeal on the
part of the men VIII omade and adopt
ed the platform on which President
Wilson and the democratic congress
were elected in 1912.
The third gun in the onslaught
against the anti-repealists was fired
last night by Secretary of Commerce
Redfield. who issued a statement de-
claring that the sugar trust would be
the main beneficiary II American
coastwise ships passing through the
Panama canal are exempted from the
toll charges.
Secretary Bryan's statement points
out that the presidents position on
repeal was sustained by the house
by a vote OF more than TO
|. while the republican vote was a
little more than TO l against the
president and the progressive vote a
little more than 3 10 1 against him.
After attacking the gag rule charge
relative 10 the passage OF the repeal
measure in the house, Mr.. Bryan en-
ters upon an exhaustive discussion OF
The platform pledge. He assails the
superior virtue assumed by opponents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
BEATS WOMAN ON
HEAD WITH ROCK
East Moline Man Attacks Wife
of Former Employer in
Vicious Manner.

Mrs. Peter Sapolois. residing on FIJI
teenth avenue between Seventh and
Eighth streets. East Moline. was the
victim OF a brutal attack shortly after
the noon hour today. made by Christy
Gallon. a former employe OF her hus-
hand who conducts a meat market
Using a rock as a weapon. the fiend
heat her over the head. cuts being in
flicted in the back OF the head and I'm
der the left eve. Ten stitches were re-
ouired 10 close the wounds. Screams
OF the woman attracted a number OF
men who were in the store under the
fat. but they were too late to capture
Gallon, who fed down the rear steps
and through the alley. Mrs. Sapolois'
clothing was saturated with blood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
PAYING $500 DAY
To PROLOkG LIFE
Wealthy Kentuckian Trying
TRANSMISSION of Blood as
Bright's Disease Cure.

Lexington. Ky. April 13.-Fighting
a battle against Bright's disease, which
is costing him $500 a day, John c. c.
Mayo, democratic national committee.
man from Kentucky, and the states
wealthiest man, is trying TRANSMISSION
OF blood as a last resort
He has been taken from his home in
Paintsville, KY, to the Jewish hospital
in Cincinnati, where he has leased an
entire floor. and specialties from New
York as well as Cincinnati, are in con-
slant attendance. Yesterday and to-
day his brother, Washington Mayo.
weighing $50 pounds. gave a pint of
his blood each time, and Mayo last
night was feeling much better. II is
feared, however, that his death is only
a matter OF a short time.
Mayo was first stricken six weeks
ago and for a month was delirious.
When he finally recovered his facul-
ties, he directed that he be taken TO
Cincinnati and no expense be spared.
He has, 1t is estimated. spent $4,000
so far in his efforts to secure at least
a postponement OF his death
MAYO is a remarkable character.
Twenty years ago he was a poverty
stricken country school teacher in the
OF Kentucky. He saw pos
sibilities OF great wealth in the vast
coal and timber regions there. He be
gan leasing on a small scale. and fin
aIIy commenced to buy in small way.
At least four times he faced posi-
bic ruin but he gained the confidence
Of some wealthy fasteners, of whom
J. Pierpont Morgan was one. They
put money behind him and he was able
TO care for his options.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
Referendum Shows Major
ity of 1,012 Favor Co.
ing Back to Work.
UNION NOT RECOGNIZED
Though Most of Other Demands
AIl0Wed-TroubIe Find
ing Places for Men.

Hancock, Mich. April 13.-Copper
miners on strike since July %. last,
voted yesterday to call off the strike,
according to an announcement by Dis
trict Secretary Hietela of the Western
Federation. The figures will be given
out after a meeting of the district
board this afternoon.
1t is unofficially reported that the
majority in favor of calling off the
strike was 1,012. Recognition of the
union, denied by the mining companies.
is waived by the strikers voting to
ally all demands have been complied
with, including better working condi-
tions, an eight-hour day, and a mini
mum wage of $3.
Several thousand men have been i'm
ported to fill the strikers places and
the companies will be hard pressed to
find work for the returning strikers.
Many of the 1900 men who struck
have returned to work and others have
moved from the district
The latest estimate of the number
on strike is placed by Secretary HE
tela at 5000. The mining companies
estimate is much smaller. The strike
was attended by considerable violence
and some loss of life.
Expense to Strikers $1,000, 900.
Secretary Hietela said the strike
probably would be officially declared
off at a meeting of the district union
at Hancock this afternoon. Hietela
said the. strike had,-cost-t union
more than million dollars.
Mining officials said no strikers
would be taken back until they re-
nounced membership in the Western
Federation.
There was a rush of strikers seek
ing employment at the Calumet and
Hecla mines. Many were put to
work upon surrendering their union
cards.
Venue Change Granted.
Houghton, Mich, April 13.-Judge
OBrien refused to quash the proceed
ings against Meyer and other officials
Of the Western Federation, but grant
ed a change of venue to Baraga coun-
y.
Meyer Defers Statement.
Denver, Col, April 13.-"I do not be-
lieve an announcement of the future
policy of the Western Federation OF
Miners would be advisable at this
time" said President Meyer when he
read an Associated Press dispatch con-
tanning the announcement that the
copper miners had voted to call off
their strike. 81 expect to prepare a
statement as soon as l receive official
advices of the outcome of yesterdays
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
WHITEHOUSE HAS
KID EGG ROLLING

washington. D. C., April 1S.-From
early today until nearly dusk thous-
ands OF children at the capitol were
guests OF President Wilson on the occa-
sion of the annual frolic and egg roll
ing on the White house grounds. me
weather was ideal. There was no dis
tinction on account of social status
Children OF members of the cabinet
romped and played just like other lit
tie folks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
SPENCER SLAYER
OF A TAXI DRIVER
Mystery of Death of John
Bates, Chicagoan, 10 Years
Ago Is Cleared Up.

Chicago, ILL.,, April 13.-Mystery sur
rounding the murder of John Bates,
taxicab driver who on the night of
Nov. IS, 1904, took a "Mr. Dove on
long drive, was cleared here. it is as
serted, when information was offered
that the slayer was Henry Spencer.
the tango murderer, awaiting execu-
ton of the death sentence for the MUIR
der of Mrs. Allison Rexroat at Wheat
on. Bates body was found the day af-
ter he had taken Dove who was
guest at hotel, on drive.
The morning after the murder man.
supposed to have been Dove" arrived
at Joliet and stayed two days at the
boarding house of Mrs. Hausser He
left suddenly. A suit case containing
bloody garments was left in his room,
and he had inquired at drug store for
something to remove blood stains.
Mrs. Hausser, her son-in-law and a
drug clerk, who identified photographs
of Spencer taken 10 years ago and re-
cent pictures, declared there was no
mistake as to Identification. according
to Chief of Police Murphy. who will
go to see Spencer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
men OF PRESS TO
HEAR PRESIDENT

Washington, d. c., April 13.-Presi-
dent Wilson has accepted an invita-
tion to speak April 21 at a luncheon at
the annual meeting OF the Associated
Press in New York City. His subject
has not yet been decided. but Secretary
Tumulty said the president would
make an important speech.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13

Lexington, Ky.-The Green River
Tobacco Growers association, one of
the strongest farmers organizations
in the country. controlling practically
all the dark" tobacco in western Ken
lucky. has announced it will give ev-
cry cent in its treasury to run down
'possum hunters" a lawless gang that
for two weeks has been terrorizing
one or two counties in western Ken
lucky. The organization has a similar
oath to that OF the might riders"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13

Pittsburgh-Dr. c. c. Meridith, a
well known local physician. and Miss
Lucy d. Orr, a nurse in his employ,
arrested a few days ago on an alleged
charge of malpractice in connection
with the death of Mrs. Myrtle Allison,
a year ago. and released on bail, were
rearrested today by the county author
tiles charged with the woman's muir
der. The action followed the exhum-
ing of the body of a woman buried in
March. 1913. under the name of Daisy
Davis. but which was identified as that
of Mrs. Allison by y. L. Baxter, her
brother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
Baltimore Has Baseball Holiday

Baltimore, Md. April 13.-The Fed
eral league season was opened here
today by the Buffalo and Baltimore
teams. The weather was fair and
cool. The day was declared a half
holiday by the legislature in honor of
the occasion. The mayors of Buffalo
and Baltimore. the governor of Mary
land and a number of Federal league
officials were present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
BEGIN WIDE HUNT
FOR DRY WORKER

DanviIle. Ill. April 13.-At the direc-
ton OF States Attorney Lewman
countrywide search will be made for
Louis Patmont. dry" worker missing
from Westyille since March 81. a
large posse will search the abandoned
mines, ravfnes and the Vermillion
river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13

of repeal because of the "sanctity"
with which they invested a particular
plank OF the platform, and then ar
CUES that the free tolls plank was
vitiated by the more important plank
opposing bounties and subsidies.
Mr.. Bryan. apart from economic and
other considerations, justifies Presi-
dent Wilson for. Gisregarding this par
ticular platform plank on the same
ground that a military officer is justi-
led in acting contrary to the COM
mand of a superior in an emergency
where he must be the judge of what
is the best thing to be done in the
way of immediate action
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till p. m. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity

Fair tonight; Tuesday probably un.
settled, with rising temperature; mod,
crate variable breezes, mostly south
erly.
Temperature at Z a. m, 35. Highest
yesterday, 62. Lowest last night, 80.
Velocity OF wind at a. m, miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at p. m, 81; at
Z a. m, 70
Stage of water, Al; a fall of / in
last rs hours.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Evening stars: Mars. Venus, Saturn
Morning stars: Jupiter. Mercury.
First magnitude star Aldebaran (ruddy
or pale roseJ. constellation Taurus, sets
north OF west at 10 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13

London---In opening the annual con-
ference of the British socialist party
the newly elected chairman, John
Stokes, said the effect of the party was
the abolition of the wage system and
the substitution of a socialistic coop
eratiye commonwealth. Capitalism
and militarism, he said. could only be
removed by the organization OF a DEM
ocratic citizen force for the purpose
of national defense alone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
FederaIs Retake San Pedro.

Torreon Mexico, April 11,via FL Paso
Heavy fighting was in progress at
San Pedro yesterday, Federals hav-
ing retaken the town two days prev
iously. 1t is reported also that fed
eral force of 5000 believing the city
to be lightly garrisoned, is on the
way to recapture the place. A sur.
prise awaits them, for when General
Villa sent pursuers after General We
lasco he left 5000 men here. Villa
with several trainloads of reinforce
ments and his personal command at
tackled San Pedro yesterday. A fierce
battle ensued. The federals are COM
manded by Generals Argumendo and
Campo. A trainload of rebel wounded
and 365 federal prisoners arrived here
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
First Hand Information
for President Wilson
About Republic.
SALUTE is TO BE FIRED
Secretary Daniels Emphasizes
Assurance That FederaIS
Will Make Due Amends.

Washington, D. c., April 13.-John
Lind, the presidents personal repre-
sentative to Mexico, arrived today on
board the presidential y.cht May
flower. Lind brought much informa-
tion for conferences with the presi-
dent and Secretary Bryan. The first
of these took place at a luncheon with
Bryan.
The president told callers that a
salute would be fired to the American
flag by the Mexican federals at Tam
pico for the recent arrest of American
marines.
"A salute will be fired" was the
positive announcement of Secretary
Daniels.
About the time Mr.. Lind is making
his report to the president, who re-
turned today from White Sulphur
Springs, W. Va, the Mexican rebel
leaders will be meeting for the first
time since the days of the Madero rev.
olution, and upon this conference much
is believed to depend.
officials here think that a face-to-
face talk between Carranza and Villa
will result in a clearer understanding
concerning the rights of foreigners in
Mexico, and especially their privilege
of pressing claims through American
consular officers.
No News From War Scene.
No news from the scene of war
came today to either the war or navy
department. The navy department
also was without a final report from
a la of
his demand that the Mexican federal
commander at Tampico salute the stars
and stripes as part of his apology for
the affront to America in the arrest of
a detachment of United States marines
from the Dolphin.
officials declared, however, that no
anxiety was felt over this matter, as
assurance had been given that proper
reparation would be made.
New Capital Established.
Juarez, Mexico, April 13.-The new
constitutionalist capital was establish |
ed at Chihuahua today with the arri- |
val of General Venustiano Carranza, |
first chief of the revolution, and his |
staff
This information arrived in the form
or Orlef telegram CarranZa IeIt
here yesterday morning, but the train .
did not run at night so that his arrival
might conclude with the reception
planned for him today. 1t is under
stood that his interview with General
Villa will take place next Wednesday
or Thursday.
General Carranza telegraphed to Ra-
fael Zubaran. his minister of the in
terror and the only cabinet member
remaining in Juarez, today to assure
the state department at Washington
that his first duty would be to return
formal replies to representations hith-
erto unanswered owing to the press of
matters connected with the
campaign.
FederaIs Retake San Pedro.
Torreon Mexico, April 11,via FL Paso
Heavy fighting was in progress at
San Pedro yesterday, Federals hav-
ng retaken the town two days prev
ously. 1t is reported also that a fed
sral force of 5000 believing the city
% be lightly garrisoned, is on the
way to recapture the place. A sur
Prise awaits them, for when General
EanaraI VP-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13

Kansas City-The biennial conven-
tion of the railway employees depart
ment of the American Federation of
Labor was opened here today with del
egates representing $4,000 workmen
of the railway craft in attendance.
Among the subjects TO be discussed
are conciliation and arbitration in wage
disputes and changes in the Erdman
act to make it include all railway en-
ployes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
WIRE SPARKS

asiington-Causes OF floods in the
Ohio valley and specific recommends
tions for future prevention are set
forth in a report of the special board
of army engineers appointed by Secre-
tary of War Garrison to investigate
last years floods in the Ohio valley.
The report, which probably viii be
published within ten days, shows that
thu loss in the last few years has been
more than the total needed for the
work of prevention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13

Ccontinued on Page Ten-)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-08
REACTION TO MAKE COURTS
 DE UNITED STATES BETTER

courts.
 The first draft of a model act to create g unified Judicial system for "a
 metropolitan district has been ore.
 pared and circulated by the society.
 The Society is about to launch it's first
 draft of a statewide judicature act. Tn time these model acts will be sup
 p1ernented byfschedules of rules con simple and rational proce-
 dure. and suitable for enactment as d substitute for the great body of pro-
 cedurai law which has accumulated.
 The new courts will then be given bower to revise and develop this sys
 tenn of procedure to meet needs as they arise.
 |sf In all these suggestions there is no
 proposal to alter any substantive law or to affect any substantive right, of
 any party litigant. The idea is mere ly to unify courts into a simple de- partment so that the plain duty of ad- Indicating controversies may be per formed with a minimum of effort and inconvenience; to give somebody pow CT to get good results on the admints- trative side of the judicial function; i; to hold those persons to whom such power is given strictly accountable for resultss to let a flood of daylight into our court business, and to acquire from the courts the data upon which constructive social and criminal 1egis- iation can be founded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-08
CAVALRY GOES INTO CAMP AT HAMPTON

Hampton, Conn, Aug. s-A Joint camp for cavalry instruction was com rnissfoned here today with Major Fran cis e. Marshall, Second Cavalry. U. S. A. as conn Irnandant. The commands which reported for duty were Troops A and of Connecticut, drst squadron. ca.va1rv. of Massachusetts and Troops A, B and c of Rhode Island. with sanitary corps attached to each
 The first squadron, Second Cavalry, of Fort Ethan Allen, Vt. had preceed- ed the voIunteers,z having marched from the fort accompanied by a detail of hospital corps, a regimental tnf1rrn- ary, an ambulance and baggage train. The cavalrvrnen will be in camp for eight days during which there will be much field work.
 The country over which the men will sonerate is ideal for the purpose.
 Captain William K. Bartlett, medical corps. detailed from Fort Ethan AL len, will serve as camp surgeon and inspector and also as inspector of the militia sanitary troops
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-08
EASION

State Master and Mrs U. Arthur Sherwood attended the field day pie nic in New Haven on Friday
 Miss Alice Nichols and MT. and Mrs: Miss Haaei E. Sherwood on Thurs
 MT and Mrs. Edward s. williams and Mr. and Mrs Clarence B. An- drews and son, Harold Williams att tended the field day picnic in Hart ford.
 me 01iAses Nay and dsfhel Ehle of North Haven are spending 9 few days as guests of Mr. and Mrs. F,. e. Haru- blein at Adams Corners.
 Miss Agnes Seeley is spending a few days osat of town.
 Miss Maud Clark who has been spending 2. few days as guest of Miss Edith F. Sherwood. is now spending few days in Darien.
 Miss Eaiza,beth Andrews has re- turned to her home, having been the guest of her sister, Mics Martha. An drews, at Mrs. Charles Biaa<enan,s.
 Friends here will be interested to wood of Bridgeport. formerly of this place. welcomed a, little son into their home 8 few days ago.
 The Epworth League Of the Meth odist church will hold a sociable in their hall on Sport Hdll on Wednesday evening, August 18th.
 A1r. and Mrs Henry Osborne, Mrs. Edward D. Gillette the Misses Mary and Dorothy and CadfIord Gallette en- Joyed a dinner at Putnam Park on Sunday.
 There will be no services at the Bapttet church on Sunday, as the pas tor. Rev. F. S. Clark, Is taking his va cation
 MT: and Mrs c B. Andrews attend ed the field day meeting at Lake Qtassapaug on Tuesday.
 Raymond Meeker of Hridgepor Is spending a few days as guese of friends In town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-08
A VICTIM or THE wAR.
(Richraond Tfmes4Dispateh


 The one man in Europe who stands out as deserving pity is Francis Jo- seph, emperor of Austria-Hungary More than so decrepit, bowed down by a. lifetime of bereavement. he is now called on to face the 1ong-dread- ed and blasting world war.
 There are insinuations in more than one quarter that the old man has lost the fine edge of his judgment, and is controlled by the rampant war party that for some years appears to have dominated Austria This party, com posed of scheming and over-reaching politicians, know they. must have the at least nominal consent of the old man before they embark on war. What pressure they have brought to bear on him and what tales they have poured in his ears will never be known
 He had hoped to ~end his days in peace. Throughout his life he has been exposed to the most cruel of personal tragedies. One has followed on the heels of another, giving Svertty to the superstition that the house of Haps- comes the crowning tragedy, with tunab1ing about his ears, and the prov ocation for the strife thrust upon hiria.
 He is one of the most pathetic fig ures of history. When he should be in some smiling, peaceful retreat, play ing with grandchildren, he is in the midst of alarms. best by f1atterers, the prey of every interruptions schemer that gains his ear