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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
Humor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
~ DUNCAN ~. SMITH

PROBABLY most of US would be on
the side Of Providence II we could
clearly understand what Providence
wants US to do.
Money is a good thing to have. pro-
vided you know how and when to let
so of it.
A college education doesn't always
entirely ruin boy. He reforms In nine
cases out Of ten.
An extravagant wife Is an excellent
person to keep up the circulation of her
husband and his currency.
The man who lets his wife take in
washing to support the family gener-
ally has time to look over the political
situation and determine which will be
the successful candidate.
Hank Hines says that paying debts
at night is his idea of a depressing &C.
cupation after a man has labored hard
all day.
Praise your boss occasionally. He is
doubtless human and might pur pref
lily If he should hear Of it.
II we were all as smart as we think
We are this world would be hitting II
up at a pretty swift pace.
Be kind to all you chance to meet as
well as those with whom you have
engagements to treat kindly.
1t may not be disgrace to be poor
but poor person can't prove it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

A collection Of carved wood recently
sold at auction in Paris netted $54 1897.
One bust of a woman made in the 10th.
century sold for $500. We should
think that anybody that would pay that
much for a wooden image would be
we'll nigh busted when the sale was
over
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

lmpetuous.
"See those bargains in the window?
The proprietor bad better move them
away"
For what reason? They don't seem
to be In danger"
Not now, but they will be. My
wife may come along this way. and
she is just as likely as not to break
through the glass to get at them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

Paris-Gatriel Hanotaux gave a re-
ception at his residence to commem-
crate the visit OF the Champlain dele
gates 10 America. The members of
the delegation were enthusiastic over
the warmth of their reception in the
United States and Canada.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

II you have in mind an appropriate
slogan for Rock Island, write it down
and send it in TO the slogan commit
tee of the Fifty Thousand club,
through Secretary Kreis. You may
win the SIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

The hall where the republican ma
tional convention is to be held, is to
be draped in green and orange. First
time an attempt was made 10 mix
these colors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

All this talk about icebergs and yet
not one mention of Rollicking Charley
Fairbanks. Such is fame.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

The New Jersey pastor, who is TO
organize left-handed people into fell
lowship. is all right after all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

The uses of adversely are not al
ways sweet, especially when sweet po-
tatoes are $3.50 a bushel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
Unfair.

Unfair
81 s'pose it's all right" said Mr.
Newrich, but it doesn't seem fair
What doesn't seem fair?"
"For Matilda to scold because
want to eat dinner in my shirt sleeves
don't make any fuss about her par
~ dresses. an they haven't any
sleeves at all"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

Black straw hats are to be worn
this summer-by those who will wear
them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1873
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill IEn-
tered At the postofnce as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Member OF the Associated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

Prince Traidos, the new minister
from Siam, recently arrived in Wash
ington. and on the presidents re-
turn &c the capital will present his
credentials. lie is the youngest Of
all the representatives OF foreign
countries being only twenty-nine.
However, he is well educated and
speaks English 1uently. He IS the
first cousin OF the Ling OF Spain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
BY CLYDE II. TAvENNER.

Especial Correspondence of The Argus.)
Washington, May 1S-Secretary
James Wilson, of the department of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
Keen IL Back

When the retort you plan to say
Is loaded with a sting
Just fold those cruel words away
And talk a bout the spring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
Cautious,

Cautious.
"Does your wife believe in suffrageY'
"She sure does"
do your"
Pardon me if / examine the room
for photograph before answering"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

All Mapped Out.
What do you propose to doT
ASK the boss to double my salary"
eff be does what will be the first
thing you will do then?'
drop dead"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
A Solution,

A Solution.
my dear. we must economize.-
why drag me in: If you must, do
%. and then l won't have to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
BY TIE J. w. POTTER CO.

TERhS.-Dally. 10 cents per week
Weekly. 81 per year IN advance.
Complaints of delivery service should
be made 70 tine circulation department
which shonld also be notified IN every
instance where It 10 desired TO have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority In the premisea
All communications OF R.gumentative
character. roliticaI or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
tioA No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones in all departments: Central
Union. West 1875 and Il45: Union Eleo-
trio. 5l4s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

PROBABLY most of Us would be on
the side Of Providence IL we could
clearly understand what Providence
wants US to do
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
Great Idea.

Great Idea.
what is your idea of economy in
the household. Manner"
Getting my husband TO shave him
self and cut out ball games"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

Money is a good thing to have. pro-
vided you know how and when to let
60 of it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

A college education doesn't always
entirely ruin boy. He reforms In nine
cases out Of ten.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-02-15

ship between her and tho United
States.
New tr6atics with honduras and
Nicaragua that will meko for the per
manent peace in those countries, have
been negotiated ana await action by
the senate,
Postal banks have been established.
Rigid economy has been instituted
I'm the government departments \
Court Of Customs Appeals has been
created.
A stock and bond commission has
been appointed and has made q Nal-
liable ana Nhaustive ropori,
Parcels post has been recommend
ed.
Judicial appointments have been
taken out Of politics
The thirteenth census was made
political.
President TAFT has declared for the
extension of the civil service, -'Com-
plishlng much in this direction by OK
ecutive order
The passage of corporation taN
law, yielding thirty millions annually,
has been obtained with the resultant
surveillance of corporate activities
The question of an income tax
amendment to the Constitution has
been submitted to the states.
The president has psovided for the
Accomplishment of conservation poll
cies, and obtained a bond issue for ir-
rigation projects; obtained legislation
further extending the power of the
interstate commerce commission. and
creating court of commerce to re
view the commissions findings;
championed the matter Of civil PEN
sions for superannuated clerks re-
commended federal Incorporation
act, and induced China to open to
American finance on equal terms with
the rest OF the world.
Peace in Cuba has been maintained
by word Of friendly warning.
The railroads Of the country were
prevented. by an appeal to the writ
Of injunction, from putting rate in
croases into effect
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-02-15
'SUNDRIES" EVIDENTLY ARE
COSTA IN TULSA.
Nuditor's Report Shows That SiS.-
IGD.2O H. Expended Annually
for Pins, Pencils, EtC.

The city auditors report for the
month of December 1871, published
In the administration organ here, on
january 23 l9l2, shows twelve dif-
feront Items under the head aegre-
gate Of "sundrics The Items aggro-
gate Sl,5ll1O. Some people are won
dering what "sundry' Is, and whcth-
or they would be good 10 eat or drink ?
The December statement indicates
an annual outlay of $1S,l69,20 Tor
"sundrles.' That's certainly a lot of
lead pencils, rubber bands, pin cush
ions and other sundrles' that they
use ut the city hall, according to one
voters way OF looking at H.
But then, what do Tulsa taxpayers
care for oNpense2
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-02-15

Arbitration treaties with Great Brit
ain and France aimed at war have
been negotiated and are now befcre
the senate. Similar negotiations with
other powers are pending,
Great trusts have been made to feel
that the statutes carry penalties for
them as well as for the small trusts,
and for the Individual violator of the
law, An era of calm enforcement of
existing law has been irsugurated
The Sugar corporation was convicted,
proceedings brought against the Steel
corporation, and the Coal Whiskey,
Lumber and Beef corporations
brought to court. More than two
score prosecutions are pending. The
Standard oil and TobGGco cases have
been completed and an Interpretation
doubt, obtained.
When a democratic house threaten
ed to involve the United States with
Russia in a toohasty annulment of the
passport treaty, President Taft ms
sumed the weight of responsibility
and declared in diplomatic form, that
the treaty would be abrogated upon
the notice of one year, which 1t re-
quired.
Scientific revision has been put in
place Of political giving and taking In
such legislation. A tariff board has
been created and it's. igations
have brought recommendation from
the president for revision and re-
ducton of the woolen schedule. 9th
er schedules are under scrutiny pre-
paratory to further recommendations
If they be found to conflict with re-
publican platform principle, and his
policy looking to future revision on a
scientific schedule revision, has be-
come effective. The tariff bill regard
ed by President Taft as a step in the
right direction. even though not a
perfect measure, has turned a $685.
10000 deficit into $30,000,000 sur
plus. Wool, cotton and so-called
farmers free list bills, originating in
a democratic house, have been vetoed
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-02-15

because they violated the principle or
the republican uniform. that revision
20 a.. ,..,o .h,,,ia A.. i,osoa ,,,ou. th,
"'ii'''''o J." ''e '''' W P''""''''''
at home ana abroad II difference on
which Information al that tllne was
lacking.
The Panama Canal has been
brought to stage approaching com
pletion, and the date of opening add
Vanced several months through sys-
tematic work.
The Arizona statehood bill was We
toed because 1t provided FOR the re-
call OF judges New Mexico mas now
been admitted as stale ana Arizona
VIII soon follow.
The post office department has beeh
placed upon lf-spslalnlng basis.
A difficult situation resulting IN the
revolution in Mexico, nrouslng deep
feeling in the southern portions OF the
United States aided IN the establish
ment Of law and order IN the neigh
boring republic through preserving 1t
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-02-15
NATIONAL TAFT
BUREAU IS OPEN
CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS FOR
MALLY TO BE OPENED
TODAY.
M'KINLEY IS IN charge
WILL NOT ACT As CONGRESSlON-
AL CHAIRMAN UNTIL AFTER
THE CONVENTION.
Confident OF VICTORY
Says He Is the Only One That Can
Carry New York and the
Doubtful States.
M'KINLEY IS IN CHARGE
Confident OF VICTORY

WASHINGTON, Feb. II. The
national Taft bureau, with Represent
atve William b. Mckinley of Illinois
as its director, will open its doors
for business tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Mckinley announced tonight
that during the e-convenlion cam
paign he win not act as chairman Of
the republican eOngressiona commit
tee, post to which he was reelected
last week. A meeting of the exec
utive committee has been called for
Friday, at which Mr.. Mckinley will
ask that Representative Burke Of
South Dakota, be designated to act
for him until after the Chicago con-
vention.
A statement given out by Director
Mckinley says the republican con,
gressional committee never has and
will not now attempt to Influence any
primary or convention fight for con-
gressional nominations.
The statement concludes as fol-.
lows:
I'VE welcome all republicans to
these headquarters We want their
cooperation. President Taft has
proven himself the real progressive
leader of the party. lie has written
an unparalleled record of achieve
ment and practical reforms. Because
of this the sober, thoughtful support
of the country is assured him. The
business men anxious for the contin-
uance of prosperity placing their con-
fidence and reliance in President Taft,
are upholding his hand.
Upon the record board during the
last three years the republican party
will go before the American elector-
ate. That record is the record Of
william Howard Taft, and It demands
the denomination of the president.
The republican party Will not repu-
dlate him. He is the only man who
can carry New York and the doubtful
states. That he will be renominatei
is foregone conclusion-re-n -nomin-
ated OH the first ballot with plenty Of
votes to spare. That he will be re-
elected. we have not the slightest
doubt"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-02-15
BRiTISH SUBJECT IL ROBBED BY
MEXICAN REBELS.
Foreign Representatives Are Taking
Up the Matter of Mexican
Outrages,

PARRAL, CHIHUAHUA. Feb. IA
Fifteen armed men entered the house
of James Williams llambleton today
and robbed him OF $4,000 Mexican
money Hambletoh Is a British sub
ject and agent for the Torreon smell
ter.
Night before last the companys
store at Kilometer 81 on the Parral
25 armed men.
The outrages are being taken up by
the British and American ministers
in Mexico.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-02-15
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEET.

(. The regular monthly meet
% ing and smoker of the Conn
o mercial club fer February,
% will be held Friday night
o February l6, at the club rooms.
% w. IL. Chastain and George
o Cathey will be hosts. There
(. will be several prominent
q speakers on the program. Ni-
o gars and refreshments will be
{. served, Tulsa is now facing
y one of her most important
{. years and the Commercial club
~ Is planning some great things
. to be accomplished during the
% next few months. Friday
{. nights meeting will witness
o the firing of the opening char
% ges Of a relentless campaign
. for new industries and other
o improvements. 1t is to the
(. interest of every Tulsan,
% whether a member of the Com
(.] mercial club or not. to he
o present at this interesting So
% cial affair. The evenings
(. festivities will begin at
I. O'Clock p. m.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-02-15
A 'TURN-COAT"
A LITTLE PEEVED
FORMER LAFOLLETTE MAN HAS
OPENTD SO-CNLLTD "ROOSE-
WELT QUARTERS"
He MAKES A BIC noise
In statement lie Bitterly As~ails
President Tart and secretary
MacVeagh.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA state
ment issued tonight AT the Washing
ton Olfces Of the Roosevelt National
Committee" in the interest of Colonel
Roosoyolt and signed by Medlil Nc
Cormicb, declared that President
Tafts administration has embarked
upon a policy of political suicide !ld
murder
President Taft's New York speech,
in which he referred TO political neu-
rotics, is criticized as is Secretary
MacNeagh's speech at Lansing In
which he declared that Mr.. Roose-
velt would not and could not be can
didate for the presidency.
Mr.. Mccormick who recently with
drew from Senator LaFollette's cam
paign, has opened offices in down
town office building The statement
was issued from there.
Until tonight there had been no
Roosevelt headquarters here and
these offices are not now known as
such. but the former presidents
friends say they will be as soon as the
Colonel makes public announce
ment Of his position, which they
think viii be soon. The statement
follows.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-02-15
USING FLYING COLUMNS
REBELS ARE REPORTED TO
HAVE LOST HEAVILY IN
EVERY FIGHT.
A TRAIN IS fired upon
One Girl Reported Killed and Three
Wounded When Rebels At
tack Passenger Train.

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 14.-Greater
activity IS reported from the southern
states where campaign of cxier-
mination is being conducted against
the zapatstas, but today there IS
displayed in the capital much great
er interest in the developments in the
region around Torreon.
In Morelos and Guerrero, Genera
JeuVenro Robles has put into oper-
alton his plan of small FLYING col
umns and In almost every engage
ment the Zapatistas are reported t.
have lost heavily. To-day. however,
"a federal reverse was reported from
Jojutla. Near that town force of
Rurales was defeated. The Losses
We're not given.
Communication Cut OFF.
From Torreon and Durango the
news today was of serious charac-
ter. Rail communication with the
north and south is still impossible
and the number Of rebels on all sides
Of the town is said to be Increasing.
The garrison is made up of some 500
men and their officers appear con-
fident they viii be able to repel any
att.-k.
South and east OF Torreon I'm the
state OF Durango. the rebels. meeting
with little opposition. are In control
Of large area. Yesterday Nelar-
dena, rich mining camp was raidel
and five Of the eight ruraIes there
Joined the rebels. From the little
guard the enemy secured a quantl-
ty of ammunition.
Abraham Gonzalez. minister OF in
terror. today reassumed the governor
ship Of Chihuahua.
Governor Zepida of San Luis Po-
tosi announced an Improvement in
conditions in his state.
a passenger train from Vera Cruz
was fired upon last night resulting
in the death of allttle girl and three
wounded. More hlaciendas In the re-
glon were raided and It was report
ed that the Indians on Mount Malinzi
were preparing to join In the revolt,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-02-15
TULSA POLICE RECEIVED MANY
VALENTINES.

No one I'm Tulsa got as many valcn-
tines yesterday as the policemen. All
dav long they arrived at police head
quarters and at the oficer's homes.
They were all the comic variety and
some of them were extremely stingine
IN their inference Some one started
the fad II pastlng the valentines up on
the bulletin board at headquarters
and by night fall the board was cover
ed with as colorful an art gallery as
ever bdccked a similar wall About
fifty valentines were in the collection
and they covered every fault that a
policeman was ever charged mp with.
Vie Ellis, chief OF the detectives, was
the most popular" with the valentine
senders. lie 60 half dj-en Of them.
Chief Newblock also received t"n OF
three, as did Assistant Chief Moran.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-02-15
Suicide and Murder.

"The demonstration has embarked
upon a policy of political suicide and
murder'-murder If possible and sui
eide If necessary. In its effort to DIS
credit the frierds of Mr.. Roosevelt, II
has sought to destroy the republicans
who favor his candidacy and had cast
its lot with the moribund reactionary
leaders of the republican party at the
risk of losing the support Of the great
mass Of progressive voters through
out the cuntry.
'Not content with Noiously attack
ing the proRressives in one speech, In
another II has sought to divide the re-
publican opposition to the president
by confusing facts with reference to
Senator Cummms. Senator LaFollette
and Colonel Roosevelt. II Is not cred
lble that the secretary Of the treas.
ury could have made such a speech II
he had mt been misinformed as to
facts
Those republicans who really SEE
cured his nomination and election are
now opposed to his denomination AZ
first they we're merely disappointed
bv the Administrations vacillation and
hoped that the administration even
tually would adopt a consistent and
progressive course. But what they
first took for temporary weakness,
thcy have now discovered TO be a po-
ltical panorama
(Siencdj "MEDILL MCCORMICK"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-02-15
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1i.-Forecast.
Oklahoma: Fair Thursday becoming
unsettled Friday moderate.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-02-15
governor HUNT
IS |NAUCORATED
ARIZONNS CHIEF EXECUTIVE
TAKES THE OATH or
OFFICE.
ceremony WAS SIMPLE
Governor Promises The People to Give
Them Golden RuIc" of
Administration.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. 14.-Wlth
western simplicity known elsewhere
In matters official as "Jeffersonian, %
George w. r. Hunt was inaugaurated
as the first state governor OF Arizona
today. A few hours earlier in the
day word had come by telegraph
from Washington that President TAFT
had signed the proclamation admit
ting Arizona to the union, the last
of the territories on contiguous soil
and the 4Sth state.
In the ceremonies attendant upon
the birth of the state, and the induce
ton into office of It's first executive,
the military was conspicuous by its
absence. the new governor being
ayerse to ostentation. There was
but meager display even OF silk
hats and frock coats which invaded
Arizona only a few years ago.
Was Once a Waiter.
Accompanied by number OF ths
newly elected state officers and u
few friends Governor Hunt, who be-
(COniinued ON page eigit.)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-02-15
PRACTICALLY ENTIRE OFFICIAL
STAFF or THE UNION Is
INVOLVED.
Other ARRESTS TODAY
Balance of Men Charged In lndict-
mcnts VIII BE Arrested in tire
Next rs Hours.

1NDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. IA
Within a few hours today fedora gov
ernment representatives. in cities from
New York to Denver arrested at
least forty of the fifty-four union. men
indicted in connection with the gl-
gantic dynamite conspiracy 1t Is
said all indicted would be under ar
rest within As hours.
Practically the entire official starr
of the International Association of
Bridge and Structural Iron workers.
including the chief officers, members
of the executive board and about TWEEN
ty business agents and former busl-
ness agents were taken into custo-
dy. These included Frank NJ Ryan,
president; John 4. Butler, of Buffalo,
y. T.: first vice-president and Her
bert S. Hockln second vice-president,
and successor of j. j. Mcnamara, as
secretary-treasurer and each OF
these men were required to give $lO'-
600 bond for his appearance for ar
raignment here with the other defend
ants on March II.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-02-15
LocAy WEATHER YESTERDAY

The temperature: Maximum. SO;
minimum. s3. South winds. Cloudy