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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26
INCREASED RATE
To Save SOCIETY
w. A. Northcott, Former Head
Consul of Woodmen, Com
ments on Iowa Decision.

Springfield, Ill, Oct 26-United
State Attorney w. A. Northcott. who
formerly was head consul of the
Modern Woodmen OF America, and one
OF the great builders Of that society,
in an interview said:
THE decision of the district Judge
in Iowa on the Woodmeu rate ques-
ton, which was handed down this
week, is a sweeping victory for those
opposed to the new rates. II 1t is
sustained by the higher courts, it
will be the death blow to the per-
manency of that society.
The Judge decides that no matter
what the necessity for increase in
rates. nor how fair the new rates may
be, that there is no authority in the
representative body Of this fraternal
insurance society TO make a change
in the rates, for the reason that 1t
would be a violation Of the contract
rights OF the members. Even II the
continuation OF those rates would take
the society on the rocks in a few
years, this decision holds that the So
clety has no power Of self preserva-
tion in this respect.
This position has been taken by
the highest court in New York, also
in one or two other states, but the
highest courts in the majority OF the
states hold the reverse of the Iowa
decision. and decide that the change
in these rates can be made when
shown to be necessary and reasonable.
II must be admitted that there is a
conflict between the courts In the
different states on this question.
"As the Modern Woodmen of Amer.
ica is chartered under the laws OF
the state OF illinois, the decision OF
the courts of this state will determine
this matter in the final analysis. Ev
cry actuary and insurance man in the
United States knows that the present
rates OF the Modern Woodmen OF
! America are not sufficient and II con
tinued, will soon bring the society
on the rocks. This is a question OF
mathematics, and there can be nc
| Intelligent difference of opinion on a
question OF arithmetic.
"One OF the most absurd things In
this controversy is that attitude TAX
en- by a few Of the insurgents ir
making a personal fight upon the off
GERS OF the Modern Woodmen oi
America. Mud singing does not solve
/ the question OF rates. The burnins
OF the picture of the past head con
sui is as absurd as the persecution o.
Calico by the fanatics OF old. be
cause he said the earth was round
II would be Just as reasonable to quar-
rel with the multiplication table.
Il have great hopes that the higns,
courts will sustain these new rates
They are 30 per cent lower than th'
rates Of the old line companies anC
Il per cent lower than the fraterna
congress rates. They are the loves
rates upon which the society can con
tinue TO exist
"If the Modern Woodmen OF Amer
lea is permitted TO go upon thes,
new rates. It will, in few years, b,
the greatest insurance organization Fl
the worlds history. II rate readjust
ment is defeated this splendid organ
iZation will follow into oblivion kin
dred societies, who have failed I,
make adequate provisions for III,
future. The head officers are doing al
in their power TO save this splendi,
society and all honor is due them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26
Former War Prisoners Feast.

Charleston, ILL.,, Oct. 26.-Thirty-
third annual reunion OF the ex-prison-
ers of war association of Illinois ended
yesterday with a dinner attended by
more than 200 veterans. A. T. Ives
was elected president; Rev. J. II. Null
holland. vice president; w. II. Wat
son, secretary-treasurer. and George
Knapp, chaplain. The next meeting
will be at Urbana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26
Get CIew TO SLAYER Of Elaht.

Villisca, Iowa, Oct. 26.-Two boys
discovered yesterday what the police
believe to be discarded clothing worn
by the murderer of j. b. Moore and
FIVE children and Lena and Ida Stillin-
ger, who were killed by an axman
while they slept on the night of June 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26
Name WiIey's Successor.

Washington, Oct. 26.-Friends OF
DR.. Carl Alsberg, chemical biologist
in the bureau Of plant industry, say
President Taft viii, after election, an
nounce the appointment Of Alsberg tc
succeed DR.. Harvey Wiley as CHIEF
Of the bureau Of chemistry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26
COURT SUSTAINS
STOPPING RACES

Michigan City. Ind. Oct. 26.-Judge
Tuthill today denied 10 the racing
foundation corporation OF America an
Injunction, thereby sustaining the
state authorities in placing troops at
the Porter race track.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26
Packing Plant DAMAGED.

Chicago. Oct. 26.-The pant Of the
Independent Packing company. locat-
ed just outside the stock yards, was
damaged 5000 by fire today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26
chewed Golf Ball ExpIodes.

Sterling, Ill, Oct 26.-The infant
son OF o. Champlln of Clinton was
badly injured when a golf ball which
he was chewing exploded in his
mouth. The cause OF the explosion is
unknown
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29
FAMOUS OLD WALKER
AT POINT OF DEATH

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S--Frank r.
tCfnderst Murray. champion walker
anu at one time holder OF nearly all
the heel and toe records from mile
to ten, lies dangerously Ill at his home
In the Prospect Park district of Brook
Ign. For NUMBER OF years Murray
has been head doorman of the Cotton
Exchange, but on Monday he was
taken with u stroke of apoplexy while
on duty. He was taken home iinme-
diately and though the exact nature
of his condition could not be learned
yesterday It was reported that he was
very low.
From about 1878 to - Murray cleo
trIffed The athletic world by his feats
on tho track and record after record
went down before his amazing speed.
On the old track .0f the w isiiAms-
Burg a. e. he did htS best WORK.
though on the Manhattan A. c. track
at Eighty-sixth street and Eighth
avenue. he made some new marks. ana
also the New York A. c. grounds at
Mott Haven. In 1884 Cinders went
to England with L. e. Myers and
Harry Fredericks, but his method Of
walking did not suit the English ON.
Gals and he suffered disqualification.
After 1883 he was not heard OF for q
long time. and the athletic followers
thought be had, retired, but he said
he'd fool the wise ones.t He kept 10
his word, for In 1890 he blazed forth
again and swept the three mile cham
pionship from the field Of youngsters
at Washington. Although he was
minus his hair and the good looks Of
other years the poor old man" as
the crowd called him showed his heels
to the newer generation In slashing
style. He got great ovation from
the crowd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29
NEW UNION DEPOT WILL BE
READY ON CONTRACT TIsrE

NORFOLK. Feb 2s.--Ani indtca-
lions now point to the completion Of
the new Union depot at the east end
OF Main street within contract time
which expires May l. Plasterers are
putting the finishing touches on the
inside walls and outside men are work.
ing on train sheds and leveling the
ground for the cement walks sur
rounding them. There will be room
enough under the sheds for twenty
trains.
When the plasterery have finished
the mouldings and electric fixtures will
be put in and the offices Of the three
railroads that united in building the
Union depot will move their ofiices
there.
The Norfolk and Western now has
its offices In the Law building. the old
deoot building and the Paul-Gale-
Greenwood building. The virGinian
offices are In the National Bank Of
Commerce building. and the Norfolk
Southern offices are In the National
Bank Of Commerce building and the
Atlantic hotel building.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29
RICHMOND MEN WILL
SPEAK AT NEWPORT NEWS

NEWPORT NEWS. Feb. 2S.--For
Association Sunday which will be
observed next Sunday by the Young
Mems Christian Association with three
Simultaneous meetings held at p.
NJ, for men. women and boys at the
olympic theater, tho First Presby-
terrain church and In the auditorium
Of Young Mems Christian Association,
three prominent association workers
have been asked to make addreDe: 8.
L. Thomas. OF Richmond, who has
been secretary OF the Railroad AADo-
ciatipn in that city the past ten years.
will speak to the men, at the Olym-Ac
theater.
Saturday evening Mr.. Thomas will
be tho guest of the association At the
Ss'railroaders evening""
Mrs. c. w. Gooch, president Of the
Won,an's Auxiliary. OF LynchburH. Va,
the largest auxiliary in the State.
which numbers 80 enthusiastic work
era. Will give talk at the Womnn's
Service at the First Presbyterian
church.
Al tho same hour the meeting for
tina older boyx' VIII BE- held in the
auditorium OF the Young Men.s Christ.
&1aA Association. II. 7. Baker. 6tA&o
~ secrefsFE. # R'ehmos6 Wi1a ~
- - hi, N IS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PRODUCE.


CHICAGO, Feb. 2S.~-Bears and
shorts In wheat were In a panic on
the Board OF Trade today. They were
anxious TO even up their accounts.
The buying OF Bartlett-F'razier
throughout the early hours OF the day
attracted general attention. and the
idea was prey aient that they held "a
piece OF builish news. Oscar Is. Lyle.
an acknowledged statistician. places
the country holdings of wheat at 144,-
100000 bushels, and Il. Frank How
ard makes them 149, 100000 bushels.
The supply last year on the farms
on the revised crop figures OF lSle,
were about 100000 bushels. Ac-
cepting the lowest perccntage--2o.l i
applied TO the crop Of the past year.
would give l25.0o0,0o0 bushels. In
1903, when wheat advanced to $l.6o
in June, the quantity in farmers
hands was reported at 100000
bushels, Tf1e smallest quantity -e+er
reported was In. lss5--75,000.00
bushels-hut the subsequent distribu
ton showed that 1t should have been
at least Il !. s. GOO Qa1~ Lushelsy ssna Mas
virtually so admitted at the close OF
the harvest year,
May wheat closed at an advance
of . Ia cent. July was up ] as
cents, while the September gained
only about l cent.
The bears In wheat az Well as
the shorts were convinced at a glance
that bull movement was on foot,
and some of the latter covered large
lines. including Arthur Cutten. John
Barrett and In fact the rank and
file OF the professionals.
There were several estimates on the
amount Of corn In farmers hands. of
which b. w. Snow sent out $4,000
900 bushels, and Peter Goodman. OF
Clement Curtis. s7l.o00.0oo bushels.
The government last year placed the
holdings In farmers hands at 1855
000, 900 bushels The situation In this
market was quite strong today, with
longs buyers of July and sellers OF
May.
Farm reserves of oats were esti-
mated by Fl. w. Snow at 2a2,00o.ooO
bushels, and by Peter Goodman. at
241000.000 bushels. The figures
given out by the government last
year were 421 100000 bushels. This
estimate caused considerable buying
on the part Of not only the shorts.
but the larger holders We're also in
the market In a liberal way.
n A ty
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29
SIR THOMAS WILL
TRY TO LIFT CUP
HIS FRIEND, SIR WILLIAM BULL,
SAYS LIPTON WISHES TO
CHALLENGE AGAIN.

CHICAGO. Feb. 2s.---Sir Thomas
Upton Is preparing to challenge once
more for the Americas Cup and the
prospects are roseate for another
great International yacht race. This
Is the message brought to Chicago
by Sir William Bull, OF London. q
member Of Parliament and prominent
In sporting and other public affairs
in England. Sir William speaks with
authority concerning Upton, as he Is
a personal friend and WAS one OF
Sir Thomas guests at New York when
the last cup race was sailed.
Il feel sure that there will be an
other race, though | would not say
that Sir Thomas has made the an
nounement." he said at the Congress
Hotel today. Il want to say also
that | do not think that there IL
anything unsportsmanlike in the at
titude OF the American yachtsmen.
They have perfect right to make
the conditions for race.
While l feel that 1T In handicap
to be compelled to bring boat
across the Atlantic, it Is merely n
condition that cannot be avoided. The
Americans have better chance to
win, as they can build lighter racers"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29
NEW YOnk COTTON.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.---The cotton
market displayed IA sagging tendency
To-Day. Less favorable news on the
English labor situation and the alb
sence OF rain over the cotton belt con-
tributed to the influences against the
market. The advance OF the day pre-
vinus had been largely at the expense
of the local short interests, and the
absence of this buying power was
feature of the trading. Receipts con-
tinued large and current estimates of
the weeks spinners taking placed the
figures under last weeks total. None
of these things however, were re-
garded az fundamental, and after the
market had lost about twelve points
az compared with the high level Of
Tuosday. q steadier tone prevailed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29
CITIZENS witt
HOLD MEETING
sUBURB WANTS IMPROVEMENTS.
WAYS AND MEANS WILL BE
DISCUSSED.

For the purpose Of discussing the
means to advance the interests OF
Woodland Heights the citizens of the
suburb will hold a meeting tonight
In the store of r. g. Wood. Thirty
first street and Semmes avenue.
The subjects OF police prote lon.
lights and schools will be discussed by
the citizens. A postofiice Is said to
be badly needed In the village. and
will probably figure In the discussion.
At the meeting held about two
weeks ago various committees were
appofn. d. These have been At work
for the past two weeks. and each
chairman will probably have a report
prepared and eniighten tho citizens
on what has been accomplished. J.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29
COUPLE GETS
MARRIED AT GREENSBORO

DANvILLE. VA. Feb. 2s.-At the
residence OF the Rev. ThcGuAs q.
Faulkner, Of Gfeensbeso, en- Sunday
afternoon. TaimaEA ~. WilliAsnA OF
Hmporia, Va. and Miss Alma 3. Shell.
Of this city. were married. the cere-
money being perfeormSd In the pres
ence Of friends who accompanied the
II was stated that the nnarria8e
was not . runaway. the counle simply
pre1ertnx to AVOID the meFer ana
worry Of = homo wed6in9. an6 ttAArs.
fore reaching Gr1ensbord ~ noen ,apd
being married ~ ~ N4Hss1l4 milk
ner II the Iato akt1l ~ 81 IN
la Nmeqfaas = r. ~ = = ~ =. I'm II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29
WANT MORE MONEY
FOR NORFOLK NAVY YARD

NORFOLK. Feb. l2s.-To, try to
to secure the appropriation from Con-
gress for the Navy Yard the Board
OF Trade directors appointed a COM
mittee consisting OF II. X. ,Wolcott. w.
+. Anderson and Major Clinton L.
Wright. They went to Washingtos to-
night, Messrs. Wolcou and Anderson
going from Richmond They hope to
persuade the committee on propiations
to give tho Norfolk Navy Yard the
$1.319.500 recommended by the Sec
rotary Of the Navy instead Of the
$4,000 to which the appropriation
has been cut by the COMMITTEES.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29
MADE SPECIAL AGENT FOR
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO

NEWPORT NEWS. W. Feb. es.--
Sergeant Henry E. Bridges. uniform
ser~eant Of the police force has been
appointed special agent for the Ches--
;apeake and Ohio Railway Company
to iii the place OF v. NJ. Pettus. who
died Friday, February Is. MIR. Bridg-
ers became member OF the police
force in 1902. and since that time
he has served In practically ever ca
pacity on the force. In 1907 he was
appointed uniform sergeant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29

Aired Cunningham, the negro who
was arrested on a charge OF assisting
Clarence Harris to escape Saturday
night, was dismissed yesterday morn
ing in Police Court. Part II. by Justice
Maurice. He was required to furnish
bond Of $2S for his appearance In
Hastings Court, Part II. N witness
tn the Harris case. Cunningham was
represented by Attorney Kirk Parrish.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29
NEWS OF SOUTH RICHMOND
wasa.s. w.'s A:s :-y:s :. v''a'''.. s'''s-

F. Treviilian II chairman Of the COM
mtttee to confer with the virginia.
Railway and Power Company and ask
that lights be installed. II. v. Gcode
WAS appointed to see about gattsnE
proper street improvements. p. w.
Goodwin was made the chairman Of
a committee TO interview Superintend-
esft Eggiesaon. of the State Board OF
Education. and ash for an up-to-date
school for tho. village.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29
COURT COMMITS INSANE
CRIMINAL TO ASYLUM

In the city Circuit Court yesterday.
Judge Shackeiford ordered Frank
Benjamin to be committed TO the in
sane asylum near Petersburg. BenJa-
min was condemned to die twelve
years ago for murder, but his sent
ence WAS committed to life impraMon-,
ments by Governor Tyler. The ne4tc
ercentsy suffered q complete collapse
Of his mental faculties
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK. Feb. 2s.-Money on
call at the stock exchange today open
ed at as per cent; highest. LIZ;
lowest, 2, closing, IA per cent Most
af the days loans were made at 3-s
per cent.
The time money market continues
very dull. The banks are offering
only limited amount and are not
pressing funds upon the market.
Rates are 2 3-4G5 per cent. for
sixty days. 3MS IA per cent. for
ninety days. IA per cent. for four
months. and ; l-4d5 liz per cent. for
FIVE and six months.
A slight Improvement Is noted In
commercial paper rates. There Is a
larger supply Of good namts. and the
market Is quoted generally 414 Ia
per cent. with only scattering sales
below 4 per cent. The banks are not
disposed TO buy below per cent.
London discounts. 3 5-ie per cent.
unchanged: Paris discounts. per cent,
up IL; Berlin discounts. 4 Ia per
cent, up Ia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29

The funeral Of. Archer C. Mcdonald.
Sc years old. who died at his homo
In Chesterfield county Tuesday. will
be held this morning In Sacred Heart
cathedral ut 10 o'clock. TIE burial
Will be In Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond. Va, Feb u.s. 1912.
Following are the quotations on the
Richmond Tobacco Exchange:
BROWN SHIPPING AND STEMMING
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29

ma " ~ 1o.ND' ~ osSc.
Toultry--Hens and chickens active
at prices quoted; turkeys scarce and
in good demand,
Dressed Hogs-Recetpts light with
far demand.
Veals-ln good demand and scarce,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-29
RICHMOND GRAIN MARKET.

Richmond. Va. Feb. IS, 1912.
Wholenaie 9uOtattOns ON change.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-20
JUSTICE INSTEAD Of WoLgNce.

You cannot have International |
amity until We have gained industrial
equity, said GOV Woodrow Wilson to
the Universal Peace Union.
The Impending great coal strike Of
England serves 10 emphasize Cover
nor Wilson's further words
eThe peace movement should not
be SO much protest against ihe
clash OF arms as against the causes
Of warfare. The only basis Of peace
is justice. I do not object to war be
cause it is cruel and unjust but be-
cause it is a clumsy and brutal instru-
menJ to get al Justice Warfare for
right IS honorable and will continue
until some substantial instrument for
the accomplishment Of justice is sub.
stltuted'
Lord Coleridge the chief justice Of
England said there was nothing in
the law Of England to support the ab.
surd proposition that the private own
ers OF the coal Of England could stop
all the Industries oi England on lhe
plea tnat the coal was their property,
Apparently an Englishmans coal
mine IS not his castle
what is needed is enlightenment
in our own affairs as well as in iu-
ternatiouai questions" Governor VIII
son said Obviously, the substitution
of justice for violence is to begin at
home. The peoples rights are not to
be left to the outcome OF strife be-
tween greed and dynamite. As soon
as we are just to the people Of the
United States said Woodrow Wilson,
in his mastery Identification Of in
dustrial warfare and the strikes Of
armies. Eve viii be in a position to
be instrumental for universal peace
Kansas City Star.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-20
4 %%#% %P@e~ . Z
REAL ESTATE TRANsFER& 4
Compiled by ths Grady County :
Abstract Company, fes
North Third street

Robert W clary and VT to Gladys
/. Moore 2 8 l2 $3.50. Lots II blk.
26 Minco.
e. w. Frey and VT to Oliver L.
Trout 8 2 10 $500, Lots I 5 8 blk 3
Amber
j. F. Kresh and VT I'd H J. Brown.
son - 4 Il $3.50 Lot II blk 256 Chix
Benjamin Hampton and VT to Ma
than Lawson 2 ~ $22o lot IL and
IS blk s Kenwood Add to chix
Thos. l. Sinclair and VT to James
= Sinclair 1 z u sl720 Eh ne NJ
Sc 2 4 5.
John D Ball and VT to Thos L
Sinclair II Z 10 1926. Sc ne slk ns
ne 26 as
Josie Kapp and hus. FL Kapp t,
Thos. l. Sinclair II 9 II Sls5 NJ.
Sc rs 45.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-20
GET YOUR MONEY BACK.
II This Medicine Does Not sstisfas.
teriIy Benefit You.

" This Medicine Does Not satisfae.
torily Benefit You.
Practising physicians making a spe-
cialty Of stomach troubles are really
responsible for the formula from
which Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets are
made. We have slmply prohted by
the experience OF experts.
Our experience with Rexal Dyspep-
sia Tablets leads us to believe them
90 bean excellent remedy for the re-
lief Of acute indigestion and chronic
dyspepsia. Their ingredients are sooth.
ing and healing to the innamed mem
hfanes of the stomach They are rich
in pepsin. one OF the greatest digestive
aids known to medicine The relief
they aff0rd is almost immediate.
Their use with persistency and fegu-
larity for a short time helps to bring
about a cessation Of the pains caused
by stomach disorders.
Rexan Dyspepsia Tablets aid to in
snre healthy appetite aid digestion,
and promote nutrition. As evidence
Of our sincere faith In Rexal Dys-
/ pepsia Tablets, we ask you to try
them at our risk II they do not
give you entire satisfaction. we will
return you the money you paid us
for them. without question or formal-
ity. They come In three sizes. prices
IS cents, 80 cents. and S100. Re
member you can obtain them only
at our store The Rexall Store.
n. J Brownson, ChickashA, Okla
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-20

Senator Dolliyer Of Iowa, himself
a life long republican, had this to say
Of his party a short time before he
died. 4 am inclined TO think that
there is no longer In the republican
party that freedom Of conscience and
judgment and opinion that once made
The party strong and mighty in the
confidence OF the American people.
What has come over the repub
licaa party that freedom Of debate and
freedom Of opinion have suddenly be
cbme infamous within its ranks2a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-20

@spring is near sang Roy Stafford
in a sweet spring prose-"pome" in
the Oklahoman Monday and that
night "norther" swooped down. II
Roy doesn't want to acquire a reputa-
tlon OF being nature faklr, he'd bet
ter consult the weather forecast be.
fore turning another one loose.