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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-09-30
THE AMERICAN
RACE PROBLEM
Sane View Of Its Cause, Present
Effect and Future Status.
DR.. DU BOTS GIVES THE FACTS

Graphic Account OF the Upward
Struggle Of Ten Million coIorsd
Americans, What They Havs
Achieved and the unfavorable Con.
ditions Under Which They Labor
Along All Lines.
Two-thirds of DR.. w. d. B. Du BoiS
speech before the universal races con-
gress, recently held In London, was
devoted to comprehensive summary
Of the history of the Negro race in
America. He outlined the conditions
under which slavery existed, gave the
statistics Of population and discussed
the figures for health and crime.
He quoted the fact of the $500
lynchings in the last twenty-five years
and showed that only one-quarter Of
these colored men were even accused
of rape. He gave brief outline Of the
reconstruction period and dwelt on
the fact that the colored legislators,
whatever their faults, gave the south
the beginning Of a public school system
admitted thousands of poor whites to
the suffrage who had previously been
debarred and abolished many barba.
rous forms of punishment. He an.
alyzed the occupations Of the Negroes
of today thus-2, 100000 laborers, d.
vided into 1,250,000 farm 'laborers
100000 day laborers and 100000 wash.
erwomen.
These he called "the semisubmerged
class, some held In debt peonage and
paid small wages.
There are 1,235,000 workingmen
divided into 125,00O skilled artisans
$4,000 semiskilled workers and SOC, OCC
servants. "This is the emerging group
They are Handicapped by poor training
and race prejudice, but they are push
p. B.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-09-30
MRS. EDWARD 3. M'LEAa..

Mrs. Edward B. Mclean, who re-
Gently acquired the famous Hope dia-
mond. is said to have a greater inter-
est In gems and metals from scientific
viewpoint than from woman's usual
liking for adornment. She is said to
have almost as keen an insight into
mining as her father, Thomas F..
Walsh. had. With him she often
made journeys to the mines in Colo
RADIO and other places and often ad-
vised him. After he established a
fund for the Colorado School Of Mines
she gave money to the school for the
payment Of the tuition Of students
without means. Mrs. Mclean Is in
terested greatly in philanthropic work.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-09-30

Give Honor to Whom Honor 10 Due.
Speaking Of giving honor to whom 1t
Is due. we know Of no more potent
influence working for the good Of the
race in public affairs in New York
than the Amsterdam News, of which
the level headed James n. Anderson
Is the managing editor. For the ap-
pointment Of J. s. Battle on the police
force, for creating sentiment in favor
Of colored regiment in the New
York national guard, for a penny
savings bank in Harlem and for break
ing up dens Of vice the glory belongs
to the Amsterdam News more than to
any other agency.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-09-30
rhouaht Il Was cheese.

The serious minded girl at the sum-
mer hotel had just got acquainted
with the latest male arrival. Instead
II talking about something interesting,
she tried to draw him into discussion
ON ethics. He listened grayely while
she discussed Schopenhauer and Kant
Finally she asked, "Do you agree with
Gpinoza?".
He frightened up at that.
'Tt's a funny way to put It," ne
laughed. IT suppose you mean does
Gpinoza agree with me. No. ] can't
say It does. These imported cheeses
make me sick, but I'm fond OF York
state. Do you like deviled crabsT-
Boston Traveller.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-09-30
BUSINESS ESSENTIALS.
Right Choice, knowledge and Eff
cheney Necessary to Success.
ny N. BARNETT DODsON.

ny N. BARNETT DODSON.
With public and high schools,
academies, colleges and universities,
agricultural schools, farmers Institutes
and local business leagues in all sec
lions of the country there is no rea-
sonable excuse for any one remaining
ignorant. Efficiency Is the watch
word Of the times. Competition is
close, and therefore business methods
are more exacting than they were a
decade, ago.
In every ambitious movement In
business, society. church, state or ma
ton there Is a striving for the mastery,
and the person that is not willing to
make the sacrifice necessary to make
his line Of work compete with or excel
his competitor will have to be satisfied
with second, third or the last place
I'm the line Of commercial endeavOr or
what not. There should be no middle
ground in business, no motionless Pc
Rod, for unrest is written on the door
post of every reputable business estab-
lishment. -.Hss. ..s...
While some of our strongest and
longest established business concerns
have either failed or ceased to exist
for other reasons, the great bulk OF
Afro American industry remains solid.
Some have gone under because Of lack
of funds, others doubtless on account
Of being In the hands Of inexperienced
persons. In either case there is a
lesson for the coming business man,
who, IL wise, will use these drawbacks
as stepping stones upon which he will
rise to success in the business world.
Again, many persons fail In life be-
cause Of wrong choice. One should
consider well the kind Of business he
wishes to enter, the character and
possibilities for its development and
his knowledge Of and ability to con-
duct the business which he chooses.
These are essentials Of the first i'm
portance. Many persons go into bust.
ness simply because they see others
succeeding along certain lines without
reference to any or either Of the fore.
going necessary qualifications. This
Is a mistake which IS bound to result
fatally, leaving encouragement II not
disaster in its wake.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-09-30
A New Business For Women. !.

sThere are all kinds Of ways Of
making a living" said a woman
dweller in a New York apartment
house to her neighbor across the hall.
''For instance, yesterday morning my
front door bell rang. and l opened It
to- find facing me smartly groomed.
pretty young woman, who immediate
" inquired whether was Mrs. A.
Having been satisfied as to the identi-
ty, she handed me visiting card with
this superscription:
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-09-30
MISS BROWN.
Special Representative
JONES D&lJoHNsToN.

'sShe explained that the object of
her visit was to see why / had discon-
tinued being a charge customer of
the firm she represented. 1t seems
that the young woman's position Is
chiefly that Of commercial peace
maker. Patrons Of big department
stores, she told me, often take offense
at some fancied or real wrong which
they have received at the hands Of
one Of the employees and in conse-
Quence stop buying goods at the shop.
After q certain number Of months
have gone by without "A charge GUS
toner having awaited herself Of her
credit privilege q circular letter is sent
to her asking why patronage has been
withheld.
SHOULD the firm receive no response
b this inquiry 1t becomes the duty Of
the special representative to find out
the reason why. So she appears at
the house Of the delinquent in the
guise Of chaser to smooth out the
trouble II possible and blaze the trail,
a. It were, to renewed patronage.
Later on the matter is placed in the
hands Of the complaint department.
which in turn takes 1t up with the ex-
customer.
"You have no idea how many cases
Of this kind we have, which could be
reached in no other way the peace
envoy explained. After finding out
that d prolonged absence from town
was the only cause Of my loss of trade
the little lady, smiling. bowed herself
away, leaving me Eliminating upon the
many tricks of the trade"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-09-30
suceessward.

Miss Annie 8. Peck, the famous
mountaineer. was talking at a garden
party in Boston about her contemplate
Cd climb in the Andes.
ITO what" said a girlhood friend
from Providence, do you attribute.
Miss Peck. your success as noun
taineer?"
'Simply to perseverance, to ASST
duty" the other answered. ''That Is
the secret Of all success. A great de-
partment store keeper put the idea.
though, more neatly than / have done.
At a birthday dinner he said:
81 attribute my success to the fact
that, If a customer doesn't see what
she wants, I've always made her want
what she Sees"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
MUST LEAVE CITY
OR JOIN CHAIN GANG
Bill HammerIy. Frequent Jail Visit
or. Decides 10 Beat Ii to
Other Chimes.

Bill Hammerly who comes into the
police station with great frequency
and regularity. was back again today.
and as in former instances. he was Civ
en- his liberty on his promise TO leave
town within an hour. He took the
chance rather than serve on the citv's
chain gang.
Harry Mason. concrete worker.
came down from Wheaton Monday en-
route TO Keokuk. 4 little drink was
too much lot him ana he crawIed into
a barn TO sleep. He was arrested.
This morning he was fined So and
costs and pay on the 'muEigau stew
gang. His career is being Investigate
ed.
John Suite was fined 81 and costs
for disordoriy conduct. he was broke
bur was released on his promise 10 re-
turn Saturday and pay up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
THREE INJURED IN
RUNAWAY IN COUNTRY
MIR. and Mrs. Leo White and Miss
Ethel Simmons Thrown Out of
Swaying Buggy.

Leo White. formerly of Rock Island,
his wife and his wife's sister. Ethel
Simmons were victims of a runaway
accident which occurred Yesterday
morning two miles east Of Audalusia
when the horse which White was driv-
ing was frightened ny an automobile
and ran away. They We're all thrown
from the rig and two of Whites ribs
were broken and he was bruised other.
wise His wife was slightly injured
while the younger woman was badly
bruised The horse continued in its
run till the buggy was smashed. The
injured people were taken into the
residence Of Mr.. GUyer where a Rock
Island physician attended them They
reside in Andalusia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
DR.. VESSEL is OFF
STATE BOARD HEALTH
Telegraphs Resignation to Governor
Deneen After Informal Com
ference in Chicago.

Dr. Peter Vessel of Moline. for IA
years a member of the state board of
health. together with Dr. G. W. Web
ster of Chicago and DR.. Henry Rich
ings OF Rockford, Yesterday telegraph
ed their designations to Governor De
neen Their action followed an iufor-
NAL meeting of the board in Chicago.
The other four members of the board
decided TO stick. Il is understood tina
the failure of Governor Deneen 10 re
q ppoint them LED to their resignation.
Their terms ran out over a year ago.
and they had remained in office but
without being reappointed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
APPLE VEkDER GETS
A CARGO OF BOOZE
Spends Night I'm Jail and When Let
Out This Morning Conducts
Cut Price Sale.

A farmer from Cordova whose rear
cognomen is Coyne, came close 70 ex-
changing load Of apples for a cargo
Of booze yesterday, and but for a lit
tie assistance by police authorities this
morning. he would have made the
trade. He acquired the cargo Of booze
alright enough, and was hauled into
the police station last night shortly be-
fore midnight He slept peacefully but
when he awoke this morning he could
not realize his position. He wanted his
apples and the team that had aided
him 70 transport them to market He
could not remember where he had left
them. He was given his liberty and
with a little aid soon located the fruit
in a livery stable. He gave the keep
er two sacks OF apples for the nights
rental and then started out TO peddle
DESTROYS of making up for lost time.
he offered his product for four bits per
buShel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26

village whose chief business was trad
ing with Indians. to the prosperous
city of today
KNOX FUNERAL
The body Of Charles Mixter Knox
will arrive from Chicago. where he
died. over the Rock Island tomorrow
afternoon az 100 and will be taken di-
recrly TO Chippiannock cemetery for
interment. the services 10 be conducted
by Rev H ". Reed Of the first Bap-
list church. The bearers will be Thorn
as Campbell. Major c. W. Halves, Phil
Mitchell. c. R. Chamberlin, E. H. Guy
er and John r Warner. Mr.. Knox was
born in Hardwick. Mass. in 1895. Two
years later he came with his parents,
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Knox, to
Rock Island. Mrs. Knox, mother Of
deceased, was a sister Of the late
George Mixter of this city. Charles
Mixter Knox and Miss Sarah Briggs
were married in Rock Island. The
widow survives, together with a sister
and two brothers. Mr.. Knox served
the civil war as a member of
Company l. 126th Illinois volunteers,
enlisting in this city Aug. q, 1862. He
was mustered in as a lieutenant and
left the service as a captain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
GUILTY OF A CRIME
AGAINST A CHILD

John Sells. charged with crime
against a child and rape was found
guilty by the jury, after they had
deliberated about three hours They
retired at . o'clock yesterday and
agreed at $ o'clock. Sells I4-year-
old daughter was the complaining
witness. lie has not yet been SEN
fenced.
The case of Henry Williams. the
East Moline negro. who is charged
with assault with attempt to commit
rape, is being heard before Judge
Ramsey this afternoon. Mrs. Bessie
Swanson of East Moline is the com
plainant The jury has been picked
and the opening arguments are be
ing heard. Assistant States Attor-
uey Wenger is prosecuting, while
Phil Wells is defending
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
Personal Points

/ George Wagner LEFT last night for st.
Louis
Isaac 2. Lusk was in the cit, yester-
day visiting with friends
Mr. and Mrs. Fred RYDER are the
parents OF a son. born Tuesday
+ Mrs D W. Camblin OF south Rock
Island left today FOR visit at Normal.
III
Mrs. \. Leary left this morning %
spend the winter with relatives in
Memphis Tenn.
The Misses Anna Wien and Martha
Bredar left YESTERDAY for a weeks visit
in Joliet and Chicago
Major Keller of the /. 5. Engineer 5
Office left last night for st. Louis on
government business.
Mrs. August Freeman has gone 20
~ Cloud. Mimi. TO visit her daughter
Mrs. G. 3. Lewis. whose son Phillip is
very i'll
r \ Howard and ". I. Brecken-
ridge. officials of the Burlington road.
arrived in the city this morning from
Chicago. and visited the local officers
Of the @
W G Eastlaud city editor of the
Clinton Herald was in Rock Island this
morning 10 attend the funeral of his
grandmother Mrs. Peter Hoffman
which was neld this afternoon.
Sol Never leaves tomorrow morn
ing for Evansville. Ind. 10 testify in
the bankruptcy case of Meyer Relb.
dealer If that city Mr.. Never appears
in behalf of the Moline Trust and Saw
ings bank. which holds notes
against Reib.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
rheumatism Cured in "a Hours.

T. J. BlackmOre or Halter &
Blackmore. PittsbuTg, Pa. says: a
short time since procured q bottle
of DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism. 1t got me out of the house
in - hours. ! took 10 my bed with
rheumatism nine months ago and Dr.
Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism is
the only medicine that did nae any
good. / had FIVE OF the best phys.-
clans in the city. but l received very
little relief from them. / know DR..
DetchCns Relief for Rheumatism TO
be what it is represented and take
pleasure in recommending il to
other poor sufferers" Sold by Otto
Grotjau, 1901 Second avenue. Rock
Island. and Gust Schlegel. 20 West
Second street. Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
TOWN CHARACTER
DISTURBS SCHOOL
Mrs. Margaret Peters and Her
Faithful Dog Make Morn
ing Social Call.
ATTEND GERMAN CLASS
Raises Such . Connection That the
Teacher Appeals TO Principal
For Aid.

Mrs. Margaret Peters. q well known
character about town, was a visitor at
the Rock Island high school this morn
ing Accompanied by her faithful dog,
she entered the portals Of the institu-
ton for public learning, and selecting
the room Of Miss Hellpenstell. instruc-
tor in German and French, as the most
likely to divulge interest, she entered
the room and chose a seat in the rear.
The canine, like Mary's lamb, sat close
by, but the floor was good enough for
time. The pupils were surprised on
entrance al the presence of the strange
visitor. but paid little heed to her.
ATTEMPTS TO PLEASE.
Miss Hellpenstell, DESTROYS of fur
nishing her visitor with everything of
interest on the program. inquired if
she understood German The reply
was in the affirmative. 4 book was
proffered, but Mrs. Peters desired only
TO listen TO the recitation OF the stu
dents. The most brilliant showed their
ability. Mrs. Peters enjoyed the class.
DOG GETS RESTLESS.
The dog apparently is not fluent in
The German tongue, so the efforts OF
the pupils 10 please were not 10 his
liking, though they did their best He
became restless and wandered about
the room. inspecting each of the OBJ
jects. The pupils turned their atten-
ton from their lesson TO the animal.
Miss Helipenstell was worried She
stepped over 10 the office of Principal
Burton and sought his advice and aid
in the conduct Of her class. He went
10 her class room and asked the Wis
itor If she would tie the dog outside
No. she preferred 10 remain where
she was The warmth of the room was
TOO good TO waste. The principal be-
came fusistenr, and finally the pair
consented to vaCate their stronghold.
but only after he showed that he meant
what he said. She was escorted to the
street and there was no invitation for
her 10 return.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
WILL GIVE MEDALS
TO WINNERS OF MEET
Bible School Athletes Who Won
Events Labor Day 10 Get Re
wards Tomorrow Night.

The regular monthly session of the
Memorial brotherhood will be held at
the Memorial Christian church
at 80 tomorrow at the
Memorial Christian church parlors
The meeting will be in charge of the
Memorial Athletic association. Presen-
tation of the medals Won in the Labor
day athletic meet and election of Of
fcers of the athletic association will be
the order Of business. Refreshments
Will be served by the Philathea class.
4 cordial invitation is extended 10 ev-
eryone interested in Sunday school
athletics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
G. A. KIMMEL FLEES TEST
Niles, Mich. Man of Mystery Leaves
Without Standing.

Niles. Mich. Oct 26.-The aIleR-
ed George \. Kimmel. whom the
New York Life Insurance company
is trying to prove as missing resi-
dent Of Niles in order to avoid pay
ing a policy on his life. left sud
denly yesterday for somewhere in the
north His destination was kept
secret \ few hours prior 10 his de-
parture. !. W. Burt and Il. L. Cos
mer. the two Enid. Okla. men sup
posed TO have been sent here to iden-
tifv Kimmel as A. II. White. a for
mer railroad conductor, also disap-
peareg They left no hint Of their
destination. They did not get an OPP
portunity to interview Kimmel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
Contract for Lumber.

The contract for supplying the local
United States engineers Office with
1.339.4S2 feet OF B. NJ. Douglass fir
lumber has been awarded to the Allen,
Nelson Mill company Of Seattle and
the Lumber Manufacturer associa-
ton of Centraiia, Wash. The first
named company viii furnish 657 ,602
feet Of lumber for construction work at
the Milan boat yard while the latter
company will furnish 6Sl,4S2 feet for
the boat yard at Fountain City, Wis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
ALMA NELSON WINS PRIZE
Draws No. 1923 in Rosebud Land
Lottery in South Dakota.

Miss Alma Nelson. 4405 Sixth ave
nue. was one OF the winners in the
Rosebud. South Dakota land lottery
held at Gregory, : d. Tuesday. Miss
Nelson drew number 1923 and as
there are 5000 prizes to he gained she
stands a fair chance of procuring a
good section of land. Miss Nelson is
now employed as bookkeeper at /. =.
NcCabe & co. II is her intention TO
take advantage OF the prize and will
probably take up her residence, on the
land she draws. next spring
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
JUDGE OLMSTED NOT
TO BE A CANDIDATE
Denies Rumors That He Is Consider
ing Going After Nomination
for States Attorney.

For several days past there has
been considerable talk in political
circles 70 the effect that County
Judge r ". Oimsted would be a
candidate on the republican ticket
for the Office Of states attorney. II
was said that he had practically con
scented 70 make the run 10 land the
nomination Of his party. To . rep
resentatiye OF The Argus. however,
the judge this afternoon authorized
q denial stating NO, I am not d
candidate and will not be-"
Judge Olmsted became county
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
ONE OF COUNTY'S
PIONEERS PASSES
Mrs. Ann G. Burial Succumbs
to Infrmities of Age After
Lingering Illness.
SAW ROCK ISLAND GROW
Was Here When City Was Still in
It's Swaddling C1othes-weU
Known in Vicinity.

Mrs. Ann c. Burial, aged 80 years,
died last night at Il O'Clock at her
home, 1903 Third avenue, of inirmities
OF age. Mrs. Burial was born in Wood
county, Virginia, Sept. Il, 1921. Her
maiden name was Ann c. Jack. She
was married to Edward Burial in
Henry county, IL, June 13, 1913, and
since that time has been a resident OF
this city
She Is survived by one son,
Arthur. Of this city, and three daUgh-
tiers. Mrs. George P FTysinger OF Chi
cago. Mrs. Mary P. Montgomery and
Mrs. Alice p. Briggs of this city. The
funeral Will be private. Arrangements
have not been made as vet, pending
the arrival OF friends. II is the re-
quest Of the family that no flowers be
sent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
II ts In tine of sudden mishap OF

It is in time of sudden mishap or
accident that Chamberlain's Linimenr
can be relied upon to take the place Of
the family doctor, who cannot always
be found at the moment Then it is
that Chamberlain Liniment is never
found wanting. In cases OF sprains
cuts. wounds and bruises Chamber
lain's Liniment takes out the soreness
and drives away the pain. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
Sues for Divorce.

Mrs Eva NJ DaebelliehD or Moline
today fled suit for divorce against her
husband Henry Daebelliehn. Ir., on
grounds of non-support and cruelty.
She asks for alimony and the custody
Of the three children. Judge Ramsey
has issued an injunction against Dae-
beIliehn causing him to refrain from
molesting or interfering with the plain
tiff and .he children
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
Santa Fe Adds to Capital.

Topeka. Kan. oct "a 100000
600 addition to its capital stock and a
81 90. 600 900 bond issue was authorized
by the stockholders and directors Of
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Re a.
their annual meeting here today. a
big part Of the convertible bond issue
is to be used for improvements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
IMPROVE OLD WING.

The old wing will be improved in
several ways. The entrance viii be
set back about sixteen feet from the
walk and when the south wing is i'm
proved, there will be a recess 60 feet
wide for the entrance, which for the
time being viii be little north Of the
present entrance.
The present Office Of the recorder is
TO be changed and the floors viii be Of
reinforced concrete From the bay
windows on the north. 10 a distance
some 80 feet to the rear there viii be
court for light and ventilation. The
old portion Of the present building
which extends to the north al the rear
will be cut off and new walls erected
The structure win be three stories
high. As soon as the south wing II
reconstructed it viii be identical ia
dimension TO the proposed north y wing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-26
PLANS COMPREHENSIVE.

According 10 a statement Of Or.
Hada NJ. Burkhart. supreme recorder.
the approximate cost of the improve
ment viii he nearly 100000. For the
time being a north wing VIII be added
10 the present quarters and within
few years. the present building viii be
razed and a new wing similar 10 the
one which is To be built now. viii be-
erected. making a Symmetrical struc-