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The log cabin Democrat., 1912-08-01
IS A MINIATURE
 REPUBLICAN PARTY
so DECLARES J. B. COX
IN SPEAKING OF THE BULL MOOSE POLITICAL PARTY IN
 ARKANSAS.

Little Rock, Aug. John Bruce Cox, one of the leaders of the lilly white" bolting delegation from the Bull Moose convention, yesterday de. ciared that the new party in this state Will be no more than "minia- tnre Republican party" since it has come out squarely in favor of giving prominence to the negro. The follow ing statement was given out after the convention by Mr. Cox:
 Il am frank to state that I am keenly disappointed at the action of the convention, as had hoped to see a genuine new party organized
 T had hoped that Democrats would feceive some recognition, and that the negro would, for his own sake. as well as the sake of the party, be elim- mated from participation in the af fairs of the new organization. I had the honor of drafting the call for the state convention, and in it embodied the phrase that the old Republican party was so contrary to the ideals and traditions of the vast majority of the people of Arkansas as to render it an Impossible medium of reform I did not think that anyone would mis- understand this as referring to any thing other than the negro question.
 Il have some personal friends who assisted in rolling me, but I think that they made grave mistake in the attitude they have assumed, for, as it now stands, no other party in the state is so squarely aligned in fla vor of giving prominence and position to the negro as is this new party. It IS now made up mostly of repudi ated Republicans and negroes, and by the stand it has taken at the outset. it has closed the door of hope to itself and succeeded in bringing about an institution which is no more than a miniature Republican party with no hope, under any circumstances, of be- ing anything more than 'represen- tative of Rome in the provinces
 "The convention showed by it's ac- tion that it cared more for the sup port of negroes than for the endorse ment of the young Republicans and Democrats of progressive sentiment in the state, for they turned down our delegation, composed of II Democrats and II Republicans, in favor of one made up of white and colored men. They have chosen their bed, and can now lie on it."
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-08-01

correspondence with his relatives in Mexico to ascertain if they will pro- vide the necessary funds for carrying on the fight for his liberty This is being done on the theory that J. B . Brown, the negro killed as "Jack. the Shooter" was the one who entered the room occupied by the young wom- en, notwithstanding the fact they viewed the body and declared posi- lively that he was not the man. They say the man who fired at them in the bright glare of an electric light, and say positively that Birones is the man.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-08-01
MINERAL EXHIBIT
 FOR STATE FAIR

Little Rock, Aug. 1.-Jno. H. Page, appointed to have charge of the min eralogical department at the state fair in Hot Springs in November, de- sires to hear from all persons who can furnish information or specimens for the proposed mineral exhibit. He IS anxious to secure representative exhibit that can be used in the de- partment after the fair. It will be his purpose to emphasize the mineral resources of the state.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-08-01

with wisdom and judgment. His ad ministration will stand for the best | academic traditions and for the high
 est standard of character.
 ,. As an evidence of their faltH
 Prof. Reynolds, the faculty is harm niously working with him to organize
 the various forces of the University
 for better and larger service to the students and to the state. Tn this work they are invoking the experi- ence of the best universities in the country. The people may rest in the assurance that the president and the faculty will lenforce proper discipline. will maintain high standard of scholarship and will train the young
 men and women of Arkansas to be
 obedient to authority and to become
 useful citizens of the state.
 1. Instead of being discouraged the faculty is hopeful and confident that the University has before it a career of great usefulness and development. To the realization of their highest
 ideals of state university worthy of the people of this great state serving their every need, the faculty is conse- crating their best efforts. They there fore ask the people of this state to give the present administration the confidence and support that it de serves.
 The resolutions quoted above were unanimously adopted at meeting of the faculty held July 26, 1912, with
 Prof. c. w. Droke acting as chairman and Prof. c. G. Carroll secretary.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-08-01
JUDGE HUTTON CRITICISED
ON SETTING ASIDE DECISION TO CONSOLIDATE SCHOOL
 DISTRICTS.
Editor Log Cabin Democrat:

Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 The patrons of school districts Nos. 5 and 79 petitioned the county judge to consolidate the two districts and it was granted. Several protest ed and appealed the case and the said kickers voted down school tax and then went to Judge Lankford with their appeal and the judge told them he had no time for men who would work and vote against school tax, and the said kickers came back and tried to vote down tax again, but failed, showing that the consolidating idea and interest in school was growing. When this term of court convened. Judge Hutton, who was holding this term of court in the absence of Judge Landlord, and who did not under stand the conditions, set aside the de- cision of County Judge Lea and the people. We believe few more such decisions as this will be a great set back if not death blow to education in the rural districts. Our courts, lawyers, doctors and all professional men have been claiming to be in fla vor of the consolidation of small school districts, and thereby curtail- ing ignorance that so promiscuously scattered abroad"
 JOHN IA. JONES.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-08-01
HUTCHINS PREPARING
 THE BIENNIAL REPORT

Little Rock, Aug. 1.-Deputy Com missioner R. M. Hutchins has finished writing the individual descriptions of all the counties of the state, to be published in the biennial report of the agricultural bureau. These will first be sent to leading paper in each county to be published, so that correc- tions may be suggested, and the date be accurate when it appears in the re- port.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-08-01
DAVID B|RONfS
 SEEKS LIBERTY

Little Rock, Aug. 1.-Attorneys for David Brones, the Mexican rebel ma jor who is serving a 21-year sentence in the Arkansas penitentiary on a charge of assault to kill two young women during the Jack the Shooter" outrages, are endeayoring to secure a reopening of the case. They are in
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-08-01
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Edward Sigler, IS, and Hattie Simpson, IS, Martinville.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-08-01

Miss Louise Huddleston of Lamar is the guest of Miss Sallie Harton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-08-01
WEATHER FORECAST.

Unsettled weather tonight and Fri day.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-08-01

Prof. T. s. Staples is visiting his old home in Carroll county, Georgia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
MOVE TO BREAK
PHONE COMBINE

NeMsaXork, JAM ga petition to
dissolve the American Telephone &
Telegraph company on the ground it
is a monopoly in violation Of the
Sherman law, has been prepared. The
petition is signed by George Lambert,
justice of the peace of Pelham, n. Y,
and will be presented to Attorney Gen
eral Wickersham at Washington, prob
ably today.
Washington, Jan. 23-The petition
of George Lambert of Pelham, n. Y,
for the dissolution of the American
Telephone & Telegraph company was
received by the department of justice
today. The petition was referred to
Assistant Attorney General Fowler.
The departments investigation of that
corporation has not yet been com
pleted.
New York, Jan. 23.-President Vail
of the American Telephone and Tele-
graph company said today he consid-
cred the petition for the dissolution
of that corporation as simply that OF
an individual against a corporation
and has no significance until the at
| torney general takes action" Vail de-
MED that in acquiring other concerns
the corporation had violated the law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
ROGER C. SULLIVAN PUT
ON COMMITTEE BY MACK

New York, Jan. 23.-Chairman Nor
man E Mack of the democratic ma
tional committee yesterday announced
the committee on arrangements for
the democratic national convention, to
be held at Baltimore on June 25. Vice
Chairman Hall of Nebraska and Secre-
tary Urey Woodson of Kentucky are
ex-oficio members of the committee
on arrangements. Those appointed by
the chairman are:
Josephus Daniels of North Carolina,
Clark Howell of Georgia, ]. F. c. Tai
bot of Maryland and John T. McGraw
of West Virginia, representing the
south Atlantic states.
R. NJ. Johnston of Texas, represent
ing the southwestern states.
Martin ]. Wade of Iowa, Edwin o.
Wood of Michigan, Roger c. Sullivan
of Illinois and Thomas Taggart Of In
diana, representing the middle west
ern states
Robert Ewing of Louisiana, repre-
senting the gulf states.
Robert S. Hudspeth OF New Jersey
and Thomas H. Brown of Vermont
representing the eastern and New
England states.
Former Governor John z. Osborne
OF Wyoming, representing Rocky
mountain and Pacific coast states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
VIOLET BUEHLER CITED
IN DELINQUENT COURT

Chicago, Jan. 23.-Violet Buehler,
the 15-year-old runaway brought back
from New York whittier she had fed
and Joined Jack Clewne, a waiter, was
cited in the Juvenile court yesterday
as delinquent and incorr:gible, after
her appearance to accuse Charles Nc
Lain, a roomer at her mothers hotel
here, of having contributed TO her de-
HnQuency. The McLain case was
postponed until Violets exact age
could be determined. the age at which
delinquency as q legal ONCE gives
away to charges Of q voluntary Of
fense. McLain was held under s., 900
bonds until his hearing, Jan. %. The
juvenile court set Jan. 26 as the date
for the girls hearing on the charges
OF delinquency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
LA F0LLETTE-PINCH0T
BAND HEARD IN GOTHAM

New York, Jan. 23.-The political
atmosphere in the east vas further
charged last night by the first appear
ance in this section of Senator Robert
NJ. La Toilette of Wisconsin, since he
announced his candidacy as a pro
gressive republican" for the presiden-
tial nomination. In connection with
the senator's coming here was politi-
cal gossip to the effect that Colonel
Roosevelt might also appear at the
Carnegie hall mass meeting which Mr..
La Toilette addressed. and possibly
lend assistance TO him. Clifford
Pinchot, a close friend of Mr.. Roose-
welt, who has been regarded as a
staunch Roosevelt lieutenant, ap-
peared with Senator La Toilette, how
ever, and presided at the meeting. He
presented the senator "as a candidate
l support for the republican presiden.
tial nomination"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
GEORGIA WHITES
LYNCH4NEGROES

Hamilton, Ga, Jan. pa mob of
100 men last night broke into the Har-
ris county Jail here, overpowered Jail
er Rabitson and took four negroes,
three men and one woman, out and
hanged them to trees a mile from
town. The bodies were riddled with
bullets. 1t is estimated that 300 shots
We're fired. The negroes were arrest
ed yesterday charged with the murder
Of Norman Hadley, a well-to-do farm
er. Hadley was killed Sunday night
as he sat in his home, a shot being
fired from the outside. The blacks
were tenants on the Hadley farm.
They were Belle Hathaway. John
Moore. Eugene Haming and Dusty
Crutchfield
Sheriff Hadley, uncle of the victim,
did not believe there would be a lynch.
ing and was in Columbus at the time
Public sentiment, however, had been
crystaiizihg ali day. and by nightfail
there were a great many country peo
pie in Hamilton. Their number was
constantly augmented, and by 9 O'Clock
fully 100 men had congregated in front
Of the Jail.
/ Despite the pleas Of the jailer. they
advanced on t he prison, broke the
doors down, taking the terrified ne
/ groes out at the point of guns anC
marched outside the town. They were
quickly strung up.
The negroes protested their limo
cence to the last. No motive for tn,
killing of Hadley, who was very pop
ular. was known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
THREE BODIES FOUND IN
H0VEL AT TERRE HAUTE

Terre Haute, Ind, Jan. 23-The
bodies OF William H. McVey and his
wife and baby were found today in a
hovel where they had lived in sQualor
1t is not known whether IL was an
accidental poisoning or a suicide pact
A step-daughter, Gertrude Phelph. the
only surviving member Of the family,
is unable to throw any light on the
mystery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
Labor Union Condemns Judoe.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 23.-The
central labor union wants Attorney
Gt~eral Honan of Indiana and Prose-
cutor Baker OF Marion county to as
sist in appealing TO the supreme
court the habeas corpus suit by
which Detective Burns was released
from a kidnapping indictment in con-
nection with the McNamaras' arrest.
Resolutions making the request and
condemning Judge Anderson's action
In freeing Burns have been referred
70 the unions resolutions committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
FRANCE DEMANDS THAT
ITALY RELEASE TURKS

Paris, Jan. 23.-Should Italy re-
fuse TO accede TO Frances demand
that the Turks arrested aboard the
Manouba be turned over to the
French authorities. France is prepar-
ed to recall its ambassador from
Rome and designate French warships
TO escort French steamers to the
Mediterranean.
Toulon, France. Jan. 23.-Three
French cruisers and FIVE submarines
sailed from here today to carry out
maneuvers and practice between
Nico and Hyeres islands in the Med
iterranean.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
PLEA ERoM TALBOT.
GOVERNOR HADlEY OUT
TO BOOST ROOSEVELT

Jefferson City. Mo-. Jan. "a
Governor Hadley in a statement to-
day said he favored the nomination
of Roosevelt as a republican presi-
dental candidate. Hadley is con-
vinced Roosevelt is favored by a ma
jority of Missouri republicans, and
says that while they hold Taft in
high esteem they feel ROOSEVELT S
candidacy will insure success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
HITCHCOCK DECLARES
HE is FOR TAFT STRONG

Washington, Jan. 23.-'Tm for Taft
as strong as a man can be-" declared
Postmaster General Hitchcock today.
Hitchcock manifested great indigna-
ton that his loyalty had been ques-
toned, and says he did not realize
until a day or two ago how far the
stories about the alleged differences
with the president had gone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
DISLOCATES SHOULDER
WHILE HANDLING BOXES

Olaf Olson, 4319 Seventh avenue,
an employe at Hartz & Bahnsen COM
pany's wholesale drug house, suffered
a dislocation of his left shoulder this
afternoon while at work. He was
engaged in handling merchandise and
was on top of some boxes. He fell
and In trying TO break his descent
thrust out his arm and his weight
proved too much for it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
Ambassadors Mother 10 Dead.

Charlottesville, Ind, Jan. 23.-Mrs.
Emma L. Wilson, mother of Henry
Mexico, and John l. Wilson, former
United States senator for Washington,
died at her home yesterday. She was
81 years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
Socialists Gain 27 Seats.

Berlin, Jan. 23.-The socialists as
result of yesterdays reballoting for
members of the reichstag, elected q
men in 80 contests, and now have a
total of 80 seats. The allied conserva-
tives yesterday elected II, with a
total of 60; allied center, five, total
107; radicals, II, total "a; national
liberals, 16, total Al. The result
makes the chances of the government
retaining its former majority more
than doubtful,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
Motion to Quash Federal
indictments Denied by
Detroit Court.
FORTY OF DEFENDANTS
Government to Begin Its Fight
Next Week-StifIing of
Competition Alleged.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 23.-United
States District Judge Angel today de-
MED a motion of the Colewell Lead
company of New York to quash the
indictments in the governments Grim
inal case against the "bathtub trust"
This reinstates the case, which is
scheduled to come up for trial here
next Tuesday. There are about 40
defendants.
OIL CASE CITED.
Judge Angel said he saw no reason
to suppose the supreme courts deci-
sion on the Standard Oil case was in
tended to render impossible criminal
prosecutions under the Sherman law.
RESTRAINT is ALLEGED.
"On generally settled principles
said Angel, "all contracts whose sole
or main aim and primary object Is to
stif1e competition, enhance prices and
promote monopoly, are unenforcible
and void
PLEA ALREADY DISPOSED OF.
Angel denied, as averred by the de,
PENDANTS, that the indictments do not
state that the alleged restraint OF
trade is unreasonable or undue.
The immunity plea was commented
upon briefly by Angell as -hayins been
already disposed of by the local fed
eral court.
| The court also held there is "nc
showing that no competent evidence
was presented to warrant the quash
! ing of the indictments"
! FARRELL TEsTIFIEs.
Washington, Jan. 23-President
Farrell of the United States Stee
corporation again testified on the cos
of production before the house inves
tigating committee today.
WORLD MONOPOLY IMPOSSIBLE.
Farrell denied the steel corporation
is monopoly. Nor was it the pun
pose of the corporation to "gobble th'
export trade of the world at any cost.
Farrell declared such monopoly wa
neither desirable nor possible. Fan
rell presented a long array of stats
tics to show the extent of the corpoI
atoms foreign business.
on BOOKKEEPING TANGLE.
Chicago, Jan. 23.-The government
attorneys today continued the task c
untangling the complicated bookkeel
ing methods of the packers with
view of showing a similarity of sy:
tens in figuring the test cost of bee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
CHICAGO BROKER ENDS
LIFE IN PARK AT NIGHT

Chicago. Jan. 23.-Fred H. Wea-
yer, an Independent trader on the
board Of trade, shot and killed him
self while in a park In Evanston last
night. The body was found today.
Friends say he had been under a ner-
vous strain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
WISCONSIN CITIES ARE
VOTING ON FORM CHANGE

Madison, Wis, Jan. 23.-Janesville
and Superior today voted on the COM
mission form of government. Under
the corrupt practices law it was de-
cided no rigs or undue influence can
be used to influence votes. This is
the first election in the state under
the commission law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
Convention Opens in Chi
cago Today With 1900
Delegates Present.
AN ADDRESS BY DENEEN
LaudS Illinois Insurance Laws
Head Consul Talbot in
Plea for Revision.

Chicago, Jan. 23.-The first meeting
OF an adjourned session OF the Modern
Woodmen OF America, which is to take
up the question of rerating the men,
bership, was set for today. The ses-
sions are expected 70 last until Satur-
day. Most of the time will be devoted
10 a discussion OF the report of a com
mittee on revision appointed by unani-
nous vote OF the national head camp
at Buffalo last June.
The general feeling among the dele
gates is raid 70 favor revision OF
the rates of insurance, because a
large number of state legislatures
have enacted laws within the last two
years requiring fraternal societies
with insurance departments to pro
vide themselves with greater assets.
WELCOMED BY GOVERNOR.
The convention was called TO order
with 1900 representatives Of the vari-
Gus camps of the order in the United
States in attendance. Head Consul
a. Il. Talbot presided and in a vel
coming address Governor Deneen
lauded the insurance laws of the
state Of Illinois as being the best in
the nation.
PLEA FROM TALBOT.
Head Consul Talbot then made q
plea to the delegates for cooperation
in the work OF the convention of the
proposed revision of insurance rates
OF the order. and 1t is expected that
this feature will be taken up later IL
the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
CHILDREN DRAW FOR AN
OPERATION; LOSER DIES

Denver, Jan. 23.-Leroy, 5, and
Ethel, 6, children of Mrs. Lee Atkin-
son, formerly of Decatur, ILL.,, drew
straws to determine which should go
on the operating table first. The boy,
afflicted with adenoids, lost, went un-
der the knife and died in 20 minutes.
The girl was not operated on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
PACT is SIGNED
BY ECUADOR LEADERS

Washington, Jan. 23.-Articles OF
peace ending the revolution in Ecua-
dor have been signed by leaders OF
both sides, it was officially reported
to the state department today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
Banker Gets Prison Term.

San Francisco, Jan. PA. F. Mar
tell, president of the defunct Market
Street bank, was sentenced to five
years in San Quentin prison for hav-
ing issued a false statement regard
ing the financial condition of the bank
in August, 1906.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
CORE FOR A BIG
FUND FOR ROADS

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Gore
Of Oklahoma will advocate an annual
federal appropriation of s10,000,O0O 10
s12,000,000 for the next ten years 10
be expended upon roads. To derive
benefit from such funds states would
have TO appropriate double or treble
the amounts received from the gov
ernmenL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
Duke to Call on Taft.

New York, Jan. 23.-The Duke OF
Connaught and party had many So
cial and sightseeing engagements to-
day. The duke will go to Washington
tc call on President Taft
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
The Weather
Forecast Till p. M. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.

Generally fair and colder tonight
and Wednesday with the lowest tenn
perature tonight about 20 degrees
above zero.
Temperature at a. N. 35. High
est yesterday Az, lowest last night
"a.
Velocity of wind at I a. N. miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at p. IN. II,
at "a III. SO.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
Custer Proceedings Brought.

Keokuk. Jan 23.-Following a dis
agreement over rates on water to be
supplied to the public schools, the
board Of education of this city has
brought custer proceedings against
the Keokuk Water Works company.
1t is charged that the company is
operating under a franchise that Is
not legal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrow.)
Sun sets 5:07, rises 7:17; moon sets
9:17 D. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
cher's body had been forced through
two partitions"
HARAHAN VICTIM OF FATE.


two partitions"
HARAHAN VICTIM OF FATE.
That it was a trick of fate which led
to the death in the wreck Of Mr.. Hara-
han developed when it was learned
that had he carried out the original
plans for his trip he would be alive
now He had engaged stateroom on
the New Orleans express, when, on the
eve of departure, Mr. Melcher, second
vice president of the Rock Island road,
| offered the use of his private car, and
Mr.. Harahan accepted, cancelling the
stateroom reservation.
It was the Melcher private car which
was reduced to splinters in the wreck,
and in which the four victims were
trapped, together with the three In
jured trainmen.
Mr.. Harahan had two previous mar
row escapes in wrecks at Odin, Ill,
three years ago, and six months later
at Memphis. Tenn