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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
IN ROLE OF HERO
Ex- Congressman A. r. Dawson
Jumps Into Lake and Saves
Colored Child.
LITTLE ONE NEAR DEATH
Its Struggles Had Carried It Out
Into Deep Part of Lagoon and
End Seemed at Hand.
E1-Congressman A. F. Dawson

Ex-Congressman A. r. Dawson
Of Iowa, now banker in
Davenport, figured as the hero
In a near drowning at Central
park in that city last evening. The
banker was sitting near the lake watch
ing several colored children playing
near the waters edge. 1t is very deep
at that point, and when a little girl
lost her balance and fell In. IT looked
as though she was doomed. Her strug-
giles carried her out about ID feet from
shore and she sank several times.
DAWSON TO THE RESCUE.
The ex-congressman, when he saw
the child's danger, threw of part Of
his clothing and his shoes and sprang
into the water A few strokes carried
him to the drowning child, and he man.
aged to save her after a short strug-
gle. She was unconscious when taken
from the water, but was soon revived,
after which she was taken home. Her
name was not learned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
City Chat
KEEP COOL

Folks are easily stampeded
Just when their sense is needed;
That's a fact by all conceded
AS a universal rule.
II you'd meet the situation,
Give 1t your consideration,
Show no silly perturbation,
Just keep easy, calm and cool.
When your hands and arms are wav
ing,
When your tongue is loudly raving,
When, in short, you are behaving
Like a perfect bloomin' fool.
Matters never can be mended,
Too much effort is expended,
Use your wits as they're intended,
Just keep easy, calm and cool.
Don't be foolishly elated,
Don't with pride become inflated,
Don't get mad and irritated,
All your passions strictly school.
Try to hold yourself together,
Don't let 90 and snap your tether,
Even in the present weather
Just keep easy, calm and cool.
Tit-Bits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
WIFE Is ARRESTED
FOR LEAVING SPOUSE
New Iowa Law Which Provides Pen
alties in Such Cases Receives
Its First Use.

which provides penalties for deser-
ton by either husband or a wife,
was made in Davenport yesterday.
Mrs. A Soderholm of Ottumwa was
arrested and held until the arrival
of her spouse and the Ottumwa sher-
in. She had left her husband after
a quarrel and she was on her way,
it is said. to join her mother in this
city. She returned to Ottumwa with
out further trouble after her arrest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
FORGER LEFT LONG TRAIL
Hammond Man Caught After Fleeo
ing Many Victims.

Hammond, Ind, July 12.-Leav-
ing a large trail of victims from
Grand Rapids, Mich, to Des Moines,
Iowa, J. Earl lie Roy, the Hammond
man who went under the alias of J
f. Holland, was arrested by detec-
tives in Des Moines on a charge OF
forgery. Holland victimized a score
of people in Grand Rapids and spent
money like water, giving so cent tips
every time he bought a drink. Checks
of his came through the Hammond
banks from Des Moines and resulted
in his capture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
LORD KITCHENER TO WED

"WOman Hater's" Surrender As
tOunds Military Circles.
London, July 12.-Military and So
ciety circles of this city were given
the shock of their life when they
heard Lord Kitchener, who has al.
ways been regarded as d woman hat
er, is to take wife. The announce
ment was made through the Indian
Daily Telegraph of Lucknow, copies
of which arrived yesterday. It states
that the field marshal is engaged
to Leonar Matilda, youngest daugh-
ter of Lionel douglas Hearsey of the
Kheri-Oudh, India. The field mar.
shall is said to be several years old
er than his prospective bride.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12

time. Only two deaths have heard OF.
The papers will not publish the facts
and make light of the affair. These
quakes are no jokes and | hope that
this is the last This country is great
and the only place 10 live for COM
fort even if the elements do occasion
ally butt in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12

state on q referendum submitted to
them yesterday.
All locals OF the state, with more
than half million of members, have
been mailed copies Of voting blanks
by Secretary-Treasurer J. T. Morris
Of the Illinois State Federation of
Labor and complete returns of the
results Of the voting are expected
within a short time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
MAY FORM A LABOR PARTY
Illinois Federation to Take Referen
dunn Vote ON Question.

Springfield. ILL.,. July 12.-An in
dependent political party, TO be or
ganized and controlled by the organ
lied labor of the state of Illinois.
may be the result of a vote TO be
taken by 500 local unions in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
MOLINE BOY NEAR DEATH
Escapes, Hurting Himself From His
Bicycle.

Raymond Heider, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Heider of Moline. mar
rowly escaped death or serious injury
last evening when the wheel he was
riding was crushed under a touring
car driven by A. J. Lloyd Of Daven-
port. The boy escaped by throwIug
himself of his bicycle just in the nick
of time. The accident occurred al
Fifth avenue and Sixteenth street All l
was unavoidable The bicycle was
completely DESTROYED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
ELGIN GIRL AWAKES
AFTER 7-DAY SLEEP
Mole Bartlett, Overcome by Heat
July 3-Shows No Ill Effects
After Long Nap.

Elgin. ILL.,, July 12.-Awakening
from a seven days sleep, Mollie Bart
yesterday morning, remarked to her
mother, whose vigil at her bedside
had been almost unremitting:
Telephone Mabel that I'll catch
the 10 o'clock car"
The young woman fell into her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
Next LONG View Concert.

Park Commissioner c. F. GAZETTEER
announces that the next band con-
cert in the Long View park series
will be given the coming Sunday af-
ternoon. The concert program will
begin at o'clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.

Kerler Rug company. cleaners.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For express. call Spencer & Trefz-
Let William johnson do your tin and
furnace work; 1916 Third avenue.
H T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work; 1526-1528 Fourth ave-
nue..
Loans on real estate security. AL
bert Huber, Peoples National bank
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
Found Under Wreckaqe.

Bridgeport, Conn. July 12.-It Is re-
ported that the body of a man, uncon-
scious but still breathing, was disccv-
red under the wreck of the federal ex-
press. and there are three other bodies
imprisoned there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12

wife's mother. Another strange reg
ulation is that relating to the playing
of practical jokes. A man Is not per-
mitted TO jest with any one he pleases.
but is limited to the individuals whose
fathers belonged to the same clan as
his own father. Within this group,
however. practically any liberty Is al
lowable. If a man discovers that a
"jokable relative" has committed
some foolish or disgraceful act he can
publicly twit him with 1t, and the per
son derided must not get angry. but
bide his time for some favorable OPP
portunity to retaliate.-American hu-
scum Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
Heat Kills Miss Reynolds.

Boston. Mass, July 12.-Heat
caused the death of Mrs. Catharine
Mary Winslow, noted actress
known on the stage as Kate Regi-
nolds. She had long retired from
the stage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
Gather for Bible Conference.

Mason City, Iowa. July 12.-ChurLh
workers from Minnesota. Wisconsin,
illinois and Iowa, gathered here today
for the northwest bible conference
which opens tonight at Clear lake.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
Comet Seen.

Pittsburg, July 12.-Director SchIes
niger of the Allegheny observatory
this morning reported fairly bright
comet seen just before dawn in the
eastern sky.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
JokahIe Relatives.

One OF the curious social customs
practiced by the Crow as well as BY
many other Indian tribes Is the
'mother-in-law taboo"-that is 10 say.
a man is under no circumstances per-
United TO hold conversation with bis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
A Notice of Thanks

We wish TO thank the many friends
who rendered assistance July 4th. 1911,
when our home was destroyed by fire.
MRS. S. MGRATH AND FAMILY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
Gates improved,

Paris. July John w. Gates w5s
clear headed today after a sleeplesS
night Charles G.. Gates believes his
fathers powerful constitution assures
his recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
Moline Gets Convention.

The Illinois Plumbers association
in convention at Joliet accepted the in
vitation of Moline to meet in that city
in 1912
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12

satisfied that she would recover. They
declare her experience to have few
precedents in medical annals
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
BRASSIERRES

No woman Is willing to go with
out one or more brassierres. We
are selling them with nearly every
corset, one or two as you like.
Just to make you remember this
July discount sale, many months
from now, We'll allow you 20 per
cent discount on all brassierres for
the balance of the week
Brassierres soc and $1.00 and
fifth OF.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-12
Superior Bath Towels
from a famous maker

The words bAth toWeIS never
sound so delightfully."- refreshing as
when the word July is used in
connection with them.
Judged by any standard the value
of these bath towels is substan-
TALLY higher than you would find
them elsewhere.
Then here's a surprise for you:
from these very low prices for the
next three days, take off 90 per
cent, one-fifth, even from these
McCabe lowest prices.
Bath towels at 10c, 12hc, 15c,
TIC, 25c, 35c, SOC. Then at the
last take off a fifth more.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-22
A RECIPROCITY DISCONTINUE.

m LII of Mr.. Tafts reciprocity fat went into the fire IN the
IN Canadian elections yesterday, for the defeat of the Liberal
party was on the reciprocity question almost wholly, and
the verdict at the polls settles that question conclusyey. AS the
pact favored Canada more than this country, the logic OF the cleo.
ton result is that Canada does not want reciprocity because it
might bring on annexation to the United States. The one weapon
in the campaign that was used with potent effect was the bugaboo
of annexation. BY this verdict Canada virtually says that there
shall be no lowering of the tariff barriers in the future, because
such a step would mean annexation. And the verdict is most
emphatic. A Liberal majority of Do in the House of Commons is
wiped out and replaced by a combined opposition majority OF
about the same size. The Liberal defeat was along the whole line.
The rebuff for the United States is a most decided one. I'VE want
no freer commerce with you because we fear you" says Canada.
Yesterdays election will have farreaching effects upon the future
of Canada. In the United States it complexities the tariff situation
and is a serious setback for President Taft. 1t will be recalled that
a majority of the Republicans in both Houses of Congress voted
against the reciprocity bill, which was passed by Democratic votes.
The bill was also opposed by the farming interests generally. Now
that reciprocity is knocked out on the other side OF the border
farmers and stand patters rejoice, even though Mr.. Taft is discom-
flied. What the consumers think about this reciprocity fasco is
another story.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-22

To the Editor Of The Star:
Please let me know whether the more
or less expensive mosquito extermina-
ton commission has furnished fall over
coats for the pests they are supposed
to exterminate?
The reason l ask is hat l notice
that the festive "skeeter" Is unusually
busy for the latter part of September.
We have had a frost. a good average
mosquito killing frost. but the pests.
like the poor. are still with us.
l didn't know, Mr.. Editor, but that
the commission, in order to make its
job more important, would furnish, as
| say, fall overcoats in order to empha-
size the presence of the pests. B.. b.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-22
CANNED HORSE MEAT.

Far be it from us
To start a fuss,
Or care
About other folks affair;
But If any man
Knows how they label a can
OF horse meat-Well,
We'd like to heal him tell.
Do they call 1t beef or lamb?
Or just the common ported ham?
I'd like to know
When the Hollanders go
To buy the meat
They eat,
What they ask for. OF course,
If they ask for horse
They get it right from the tin
1t came in;
And say! Tell me do they
Have to pay
More for a thoroughbred cob
Than for a straw-fed spawned slob;
Maybe the Hollanders understand
The Kearny brand
Pretty well,
And can tell
A good horse steak by the traces"
Left behind. Anyway when l dine
/ draw the line
At a horse croquette-
You can bet
On that. G. w. w.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-22
shonid He obiect-Lesson.

To the Editor of the Evening Star;
Your evening paper again related a
story of how a chauffeur after injur-
ing a young lad tried to make his
escape without disclosing his identity.
Now, l wish to ask HAS not this
chauffeur read only a few weeks ago
of a man who was held on a charge
of manslaughter for just such an Of
fense?" 1 cannot understand how any
one would be so heartless as to drive
away when they know someone has
been injured. How would he feel II
one of his family were treated in this
manner?
Then, too, the automobile was taken
out without the consent or knowledge
of the owner. In all probability the
| owner of the automobile will be held
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-22
VIVIAN TIE GOVERNOR DID Non Say.

q YMPATHY may be extended to the Journal of Jersey City in
the failure of its energetic efforts to procure from the
Governor an outspoken public condemnation in Jersey City
of the four members of the Hudson Assembly delegation who re-
fused to obey his orders in the Legislature. The appeals by the
Journal did avail to bring the Governor to Jersey City last night,
and it was with perfect confidence in its advice that the journal
yesterday said it is incumbent upon him, the Governor, to remind
the people of certain things, among others that marked, labeled
and remembered Assemblymen are not wanted in the Legislature
again" But nothing of the kind was said in the Governors speech,
and what must re the disappointed journal is the qualified praise
given to two of the prescribed legislators. But, then, the Journal
has something to learn about the ways of politics and politicians.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-22
Bank. Favor postal savings.

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
Following considerable comment In
the papers let me state as one who is
familiar with the facts that the new
postal savings bank is not looked upon
with dlsfavor by the private banking
institutions. Bankers who have studied
the situation are of the opinion that
the governments bank is a servant of
the other banks. The money deposited
in the postal bank is placed in private
banks at the discretion of the Wash
ington authorities.
The depositors, being limited in the
amount of deposit and the rate of inter
est, will take their money from the
postal bank when a satisfactory sum
is reached and place itNin the savings
bank, where a larger rate of interest
can be secured.
The banks are heartily in favor OF
the postal savings system. 1t is con-
sidered by them an advertising agent
and a help rather than a harm to gen.
eral banking. EX-BANKER.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-22
what wa. Accomplished


To the Editor of the Evening Star:
After all that has been said at the
meeting of governors of many States
al Spring Lake, what has been ac-
complished? What is the practical re-
suit of the so-called conference?
All L can see in it is a pleasant jaunt
to one of our beauty spots at the sea-
shore and a fine time socially at the
expense 3 of the constituents OF the
States represented.
Scenes shift so rapidly in American
politics that even if these governors
should formulate some definite plan oil
action on any one subject during the
summer they would be most apt to be
scattered by the political breezes that
blow before winter sets in.
It may be a fine thing from a social
point of view for the governor of this
state to invite executives from other
States to the seashore, but under no
circumstances can there be anything
but talk and self advertisement.
D. D.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-22
STATE LOSS OF FRANCHISE TAXES.

1T1 HERE is a material difference between the total amount of
franchise taxes on the miscellaneous corporations assessed
by the State Board of Assessors and the amount of the as
sessed taxes paid to the State treasurer. The assessment is made
in one fiscal year and paid in the next. The State boards assessment
in 1909 was $~3,23S,0S3. The amount paid to the State treasurer
last year was 1888, 652, a difference of $644,431. Every year since
1884, when the miscellaneous tax law was passed, there has been a
large discrepancy between the amount assessed and the amount
paid. In twentysix years the aggregate loss to the State is upward
of seven or eight millions. At least onehalf of that loss was due
to lack of system as well as neglect in the collection of the tax
The assessment declared for the present year, to be paid after
October 81, is $3202,236, which is slightly higher than last year
although much less than any other year since 1902. 1t is not prob
able that the State will receive more than $2,6O0O00 of this assess
mpnf
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-22
a GREAT SOUTHERN coTTON TRUST.

~ OVERNOR HOKE SMITHS appeal to the farmers of Georgia
W.T. to hold their cotton until market prices go at least two
cents higher, which would mean an additional $12OO00,0O0
for the cotton growers of the South, shows a fine contempt for
the antitrust law. If the Southern growers should combine to hold
their product from the market so as to dictate the price, in what
respect shall they differ from the trust that secures control of a
product and arbitrarily fixes the price? Higher priced cotton has
a meaning also for the rest of the world, for the cotton mills Snd
manufacturers of all kinds and their workmen, and for all who
buy cotton goods.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-22
SOCIAL NOTES
OF Newark and the Suburbs

Miss Florence Winter. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry P. Winter, of
Orange, and Mr.. J. r. Nelson, also of
that city. formerly of Liverpool, Eng
land, will be married in November in
st. Andrews Episcopal Church, South
Orange. The brides attendants will
be Miss Kate Goodrich, Miss Frances
Goodrich and Miss Florence Gifin, Of
Orange, and Mrs. F. M. Winter, of
South Orange.
A reception will be rendered the Rev.
John c.. Stoddard, pastor of the Wash
ington Street Baptist Church. Orange,
and Mrs. Stoddard tonight by the adj
visory board of the church. Addresses
will be given by several men Of the
parish.
Mrs. John S. Tilney, of n Main
street, Orange, will visit her daughter
in British Columbia. Miss Mary TIL
ney has returned from a trip to
Alaska.
MISS AItlld DUIIIiltIci, VI oOuti OT-
ange, and Miss Eleanor Everitt. of
Orange, are arranging two subscription
cotillons to be held at the Woman's
Club House, East Orange. The dances
will be given in February and May.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Underhill, who
have been staying in Bellport, L. l..
nave returned to their home on Tur-
rell avenue, South Orange.
Mrs. Frederick M. Winter, Of South
Orange, has returned from Bradley
Beach.
Mrs. James e. Cheesman, of Vose
avenue, South Orange, is visiting
friends in NIiddlebury, Conn.
Mr.. Henry P. Kirby, of South Orange,
will go to Boston, Mass, today for a
short stay.
Mrs. Meylert M. Armstrong, OF Scot
land road, South Orange, has returned
from Deal Beach. She will leave early
In November for New York city, where
she will spend the winter months.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-22

To the Editor of the Evening Star;
"It is to laugh when n considers
that project of business men in New
York who have imposed upo them
selves the task of ~evangelizing the
country.
I wonder how long any mans bust
ness would last that is conducted along
the lines of the teachings of the lowly
Nazarene? His doctrines do not at all
comport themselves with barter and
trade. He said that if a man asked for
one coat he should be given two, and
that no heed should be given to the
morrow.
In other words, business n Chris
tianity are as far apart as the poles,
and the principles of the one sadly jars
with the principles of the other.
TRUTH.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-22
AN IMPOVERISHED PASTOR.

eTA HE story of a Stamford, Conn, pastor on a salary of $500 and
with a family to support is a piful one. Sickness in his
family absorbed his slender means and he. was unable to
pay his rent. His salary has been paid in driblets. One of the
trustees of his church is his landlord. The trustee has dispossessed
his pastor and levied on a balance of salary due the latter. For
twenty-five years this pastor has labored in the ministry, and he
now finds himself destitute. The complaint was made recently in
a UNCONVENTIONAL body that comparatively few young men of ability
nowadays were entering the theological seminares. Considering
the average salary paid to ministers, should the fact be won.
dered at?
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-22
Is 1t Consistentf

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
If I remember Alright, John j. Brack-
en- voted In the Legislature last winter
for everything promised by the Demo-
cratic platform-public utility rate
making bill, employers liability, d.
rect primaries for congress and gov
ernor, reform automobile laws. Where.
then, does he deserve to be gibbeted
in the manner that Wilson held him
up to scorn before Newark audiences?
Yours truly, ORANGE.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-22

on after the following
January II all persons
held as slaves in any
State then In rebel
lion against the Uni
ted States should be
thenceforward a n d
forever free. This
was a somewhat sin
gular PROCLAMATION In
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-22

orish oe9cer In order re hand over
The nrec,o,s water ~ bis care He
n,,l,od .ba 1.sL frona bic nocket h,lt
Tho beadle hold nm q warninp hand
ana came carer ~ wbisner.
No the moo sir. NO the moo, May
no ofter kirI,s oo+
-
II was married mems night at the
revival ,neating
Tot oil vo,1 husbands who have
+roubles on vo,r minds stand uni"
I .boutad tho nreacber
Inston+lv every mon in tbe church
arose excent one
"Ah,n exclaimed the preacher. peer
inc ont az this lone individual. who
occ,n;ed . chair near the door "You