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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-03
FACTS REGARDING
THE INCOME TAX

Congressman Russell of Missouri
the other day in the house had
the following article on the in
come tax taken from the Cheyenne,
Wyoming, State Leader read into
the record. The bill is now pend
ing in the senate.
Rich Men Bear Small Burden
in Country Own 80 Per Cent and
Shoulder 10 Per Cent of Burden
Significant Story.
Is it just that the men who own
80 per cent of the wealth of the
United States should shoulder but
10 per cent of the burden of taxa
tion for running the government?
The democratic mouse of repre-
sentatives believes that il is not,
and hence the passage of the excise
income.taX bill, which levies tax
of one per cent on incomes of S5,
600 year.
This does not mean that all
persons having more than $4,000
must pay tax on the excess of
that sum. Ii means that those
who have an annual income or
profit Of more than $1,000 must
pay the one percent on the excess
OF $1,000. 1t will be necessary
for man to draw a higher salary
than So 600 year or have a
capitalized sam of about $1,000
before he is called upon TO pay one
per cent tax on that portion in
excess of $4,000.
This is class legislation, the
standDatter and prOtectionists say.
They were never heard TO COM
plain. however, of the existing
class legislation which permits
fall entirely on the shoulders of
ths masses, taxing the acreage man,
woman and child on every stitch Of
clothing hey wear and everything
else they must have in order to
live. while permitting all forms Of
wealth to 80 untaXed.
The masses Of the people produce
the wealth. and by Legislative
advantage few get possession of
il, and now these few object to the
transfer of wealth of even the
amount Of revenue derived from
the taxation of sugar. but one of
the 500 things on which tariff is
levied Thcv would prefer that
the government continue to stax
sugar instead Of wealth, because
they eat no more sugar than the
section hand or the mill worker,
and. therefore, under the present
system are compelled to pay no
greater tax to the federal govern
mcnt than does the prorebt man.
These facts nay read strange. bat
they arc facts and will not be con-
tradicted.
The United Staest is practically
the only one of the great nations
today that raises practically all
of its revenue by taxing the people
according TO their needs and prac-
tically according to their poverty
and allows wealth to go untaX cd so
far as the money to build battle
ships, maintain the army, and run
the government are concerned.
If a fiscal system required mil
lionaire to pay no more taxes to.thc
Federal Government than the sec.
tion hand or the factory worker
is fair and just, there is no need
for reform; but II such system is
unjust, the excise income tax is
move in the right direction to
remedy il"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-03

DR.. w. T.. Taylor, the eyes
specialist, will leave Elko May ath.
Those wishing to consult him
should call on him prior to that
time.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-03

Fine Piano for ale. Inquire of
McElroy 10 Bare Y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
WRESTLERS ARE
READY FOR FRAY

Carl Brown of Waterloo and "Cy-
clone" Tommy Thompson of Rock Is
land are to present the main attrac-
ton for the wrestling bill at the ILL
nois theatre this evening. Brown ar
rived from Waterloo this afternoon,
ready for the fray and confident of
victory. Fans expect a close, hard
fought match. For preliminaries Roy
Montgomery and Alvin Davis of Dav.
EXPORT will furnish one bout, and
Long Page of Davenport and Kid
Blank Of Pittsburgh the other. The
first mentioned pair are to weigh in
at $50 pounds and the others at 1873.
All three matches are to go best two
out of three falls. John Voss, veteran
Islander mat artist, will referee, while
Leo White will be the timekeeper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06

apprenticeship as tailor. He worked
as a baker for year and also as a
steward on one of the Atlantic liners.
His first ambition was to become a
clergyman, but although his education
was started in the right direction, his
sense of humor and his weakness for
slang shut him out of the chance of a
curacy. He finally decided he would
become an actor and with that object
in view, he enlisted in Mr.. Benefits
service as valet His introduction to
Mr. Bennett was as delightfully."- unique
as his many sided personality. Mr..
Bennett had appeared in several
Charles Frohman productions in Lon
don. He had established himself as a
favorite with English audiences in
"The Lion and the Mouse" and
"Strongheart," which meant a hearty
reception whenever he appeared in a
new part On the first night of "Di-
vorcons'' at the Duke of York's theatre.
when Mr.. Bennett made his entrance
in the part of Alderman, the applause
was so prolonged that finally some OF
"stall-ites" started a remonstrance to
drown the noise, in order to continue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
OLD-TIME REMEDY
DARKENs. THE HAIR
Gives Color, LuStre to Faded
(and Gray Hair-Dandruff
Quickly Removed.

For generations Sage and SuInhur
have been used for hair and scalp
troubles. Almost everyone knows the
value of such combination for keeping
the hair a good even color, for curing
dandruff, itching scalp and falling hair,
and for promoting the growth of the
hair. Years ago the only way to get
q Hair Tonic Of this kind was to make
it in the home, which was troublesome
and not always satisfactory. Nova
days, almost any up-to-date druggist
can supply his patrons with a ready-to-
use product, skillfully prepared in per-
fectly equipped laboratories.
An ideal preparation of this sort
Is Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair
Remedy, in which Sage and Sulphur
are combined with other valuable RENE
dies for scalp troubles and thin. weak
hair that is losing its color or coming
out. After using this remedy for a
few days, you viii notice the color
gradually coming back, your scalp viii
feel better, the oandruff will soon be
gone, and in less than a months time
there will be a wonderful difference in
your hair.
Don't neglect your hair If it is full
Of daadruff, losing its color or com
ing out. Get a fifty cent bottle of
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur from your
druggist, and see what a few days
treatment viii do for you. All drug
gists sell it, under guarantee that
the money will be refunded if the
remedy is not exactly as represented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
Al The ILLINOIS.

In these turbulent times of get-rich-
quick spectators and high-fnance
gamblers, Charles Klein should be
called the psychological man. His
gripping play, THE Gamblers which
comes to the Illinois March II, deals
with just such individuals. Some
claim that Mr.. Klein wrote his play
around the career of Charles w. Morse,
others that Joseph G. Robins life of.
fered the suggestion of the story. One
of the exciting scenes in the play ia
where the board of directors is max
ing every effort to save its chain
of banks from failure and themselves
from the states prosecutor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
Huston .....153 169 172 494
Total ......s72 S31 SS5 1888
BOWLING SQUIBs.

BOWLING SQUIBs.
Maybe there wasn't a little of that
wailing and gnashing of teeth stunt by
the Colts when they heard that the
kids were absent from the
alleys last P. G.
ellison was so peeved that he only
rolled 113 in the first game and 400
for the series. He is new in the
league and will become accustomed
to such things.
OF course the Independents rolled
anyhow, and they set up some good
average scores. Some of them say
that they would have exerted them
selves had the Athletics been pitted
against them.
Lift continues to pummel the pins
each week. Last night he led with
537 to his credit.
1t was quite a shock to the Colts to
lose that first game. They really de-
served to win the second, but the
third score would be a losing one I'M
der average circumstances.
ellison smashed a record for high
score last week and last night he went
TO the opposite extreme.
Captain Salzmann was the leading
Colt last night with 514. The Wich
family tagged closely behind.
Meisner and Stark were responsible
for their first victory. After they had
become accustomed TO the usual stride
Of the Pretzels, there was NIGHTS" to
it.
Louis Harms, Esquire, says that he
only made one error last night, so even
if he did not make the highest score
he has some satisfaction in the fact
that it only cost him one Indian.
Next week the Colts ard Indepen
dents have another set-to, this time al
the Harms alleys. But two games
separate the teams from each other in
the race for the top. The next series
may put a different aspect on the
race.
The bowling team which is to repre-
sent the tri-cities in the bowling meet
in Chicago, leaves Saturday for the
Windy City and Will set up its scores
Saturday night and Sunday. They ex
| pect to get in on some of that clinkine
coin that is posted for the best bowl
ers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06

from Dubuque to this city. Undoubt-
eddy Clarence realized exactly what
chances he has in the tail north end
of the circuit, and as the knowledge
came forcibly home to him, decided
that he would be better of in Rock
Island than in Dubuque. loyalty to Du-
buque Notwithstanding. The outcome
of his proposition is past history.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
shakeup In Trottins Circles.

Mason City, Iowa, March g.
There has been a shakeup over the
dates for the Cedar Valley circuir of
the American Trotting association.
Laporte was put at the bottom of
the list with dates and as they were
not satisfactory they decided to give
an independent meeting on July 3
and 4. The final dates arranged fol-
low:
Des Moines, June 1, 3 and S.
Perry, Iowa, June II, II and 10.
Marion, Iowa, June Is, is and 90
Waverly, Iowa, June 25, 20 and 27
Mason City, Iowa, July 2, aud 4
Usage. Iowa, July 9. 10 and IL.
Austin. Mimi, July 16, II and is
.Algona, Iowa, July %, % and "a
All purses are $500. In the trot.
ting class are the $3.50, 2:25, 2:1S
and 2:12 events. In the pacing elias:
are the 2:24, 2:Is, 2:I3 and 2:Os
events.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
CHEERED BY PITCHERS PERFORMANCES
GEORGE WuTSE, CRACK SLDEWHEELER GRAND

Manager McGraw. Of the Giants "a
feeling good down at Marlin, Texas,
over the way his pitchers are shap-
is especially tickled over the nroso
poets of George Wfltse, the ereat
southpaw. who, when he is right 10
as much to be dreaded as any Iafts
handler in the parent league. wiItsa
is here shown in action in the Msro
lin ball park. He says his arm ney-
er felt better, and he is expecting
to have the banner season of his
career. Mathewson. Marquard. Ames
did form. with several of his yonng
slabbers showing encouraging signs
of talent, McGraw hasn't ANYTHING
to worry about, apparently, as faI
as the Giants box work is concerned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
COMPANY WINDS
up ITS AFFAIRS
Twin City Amusement Associa-
ton Turns Back Donations
and Quits.
EXPRESSES APPRECIATION
Will Not BE Identified With Move
ment to Launch a Six-Team
League in These Parts.

Directors Of the Twin-City Amuse-
ment company met last night and
wound up the affairs of the associa-
ton. All contributions to stock in the
company, amounting TO $500 were re-
turned TO the various stockholders.
After all expenses accruing. through
trips to Chicago and for the rental of
halls for the masquerade balls were
deducted from the dance proceeds, it
was found that $40 was left in the
treasury. This sum will be turned
over either to the Visiting Nurse as
ISOLATION or to Bethany home. None
of the money contributed for stock was
touched and was returned intact to
those who gave ii. The officers of the
association wish TO return sincere
thanks TO the people Of Rock Island in
general, and particularly TO those who
identified themselves with the new
company in an effort TO restore the
Three-Eye league franchise TO Rock
Island
EXPRESSES APPRECIATION.
we appreciate more deeply than
we can express" said w. J. Klinck
of the company, what was done by
the people Of Rock Island who under
took to aid us in launching this en-
terprise. We are all very much disap-
pointed that we failed to restore 70
Rock Island its Three-Eye league fran
chise. or make other arrangements for
the continuation of baseball here We
we're moved entirely in our efforts by
public spirit, and by the love OF the
game. The company has closed up its
books and quit. We are deeply CRATE
full TO all who aided and encouraged
us"
Mr.. Klinck said that as far as he
knew the Twin-city Amusement com
pany will not be represented at the
meeting in Moline tonight TO launch
the proposed new siX-club league.
ROWLAND THE PEOPOSER.
II now develops that Clarence Row.
land. owner Of the Dubuque Three-Eye
franchise. was the one who made the
proposition to local baseball mag.
mates for the transferral OF his team
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
Athletics Present a Belated
Christmas Gift to the
Independents.
WOE IS NE, CHANT COLTS
News Brings Anguish TO Leaders Who
Proceed to Drop One to the
PretZels.

The Athletic bowlers, recently dub
bed as the "forfeiting kids" gave an
other series to the Independents last
night because the captain, DR.. Carl
Mueller, failed to show up for the
games. AS a result, the Independents
put another crimp in the lead Of the
Colts who only succeeded in winning
two out Of three last night from the
Pretzels. No high records were brok-
en- last night by any of the teams, but
some Of the bowlers fell down a few
notches in trying to establish low
scores. Look at them:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06

Fully nine out of every ten cases
of rheumatism is simply rheumatism
of the muscles, due to cold or damp
or chronic rheumatism, neither of
which require any internal treat
ment. All that is needed to afford
relief is the free application of Cham
berlain's Liniment. Give 1t a trial.
You are certain to be pleased with
the quick relief which 1t affords. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
AT The GRAND

Richard Bennett, who plays the lead
ing part in "Passers-By," the latest
Haddon Chambers play, to be seen at
the Grand tomorrow night, has a very
loyal man servant who, although he
is a dyed-in-the-woOl cockney whose
aspirations are occasionally mis-
placed, he is also gentleman of man
ners and Of useful accomplishments.
He can hold a position as a shoemaker
IL called upon, and has served a short
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
HARMON FOR COACH.
Kin of RevoIutionist Dies.

Freeport, March 6.-Mrs. Emma
Rosenstiel, widow of Charles H. Ros-
enstiel, is dead at her home in this
city. Mrs. Rosenstiel was So years of
age and was granddaughter Of one
Of the signers of the Declaration Of
Independence. Her husband establish
ed one of the first beet sugar factories
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06

the play. Someone from the pit shout
ed: Welcome back, Bennett. Always
welcome" which started the applause
again. Then a voice from the top gal
lery called: "Oh, OF say. cawn't you
behave afore a foreigner? Els got a
message. Let's ave it-speak bout
Mr.. Bennett" This,was Mr. BENEFITS
first introduction to his valet, who was
engaged after the performance of "Di-
Vorcons" that night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
in Illinois in this city nearly so years
ago.
GpORZ ZW
.X&E
MOTIFS

Utica, n. Y, March 6.-The Puri-
tar Bowling team of this city claims
a new worlds record for 80 frames.
The five men rolled a total of 3,32S
in 30-frame competition. This is
an average of over 225 per game for
each roller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06

Mason City, Iowa, March 6-There
is no truth in the report that Clyde
Williams is to manage the Humboldt
baseball team this summer. Williams
is at the head of athletics at Iowa
State college and would be disquali-
fed in college athletics by playing in
professional games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
The Theatre
ILLINOIS.

March Address by John Mitchell
under auspices Tri-City Federation OF
Labor.
March 9-"My Wife's Family"
March 15-Davenport Elks' Min
strelS.
March 1.-THE Gamblers" (JohI
Cort).
March 24-Flora De Voss Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
THE EMPIRE.

Daily vaudeville performances at
800 and S:15.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
BASEBALL TEAM
AT HIGH IN DOUBT
Last Years Venture on the
Diamond Proved Losing
Proposition.
COULDN'T MEET EXPENSES
biggest Game of the Season Failed
to Pay for Meals for the
Visiting Players.

Whether the Rock Island high school
will have a baseball team this season
is still a doubtful question and will
remain so until it has been definitely
determined whether or not there will
be a professional ball team playing in
Rock Island. The school management
declares that it is of no use to organ
ize a nine if there is league team
playing here, as they contend that they
cannot get attendance to their games.
Last year was the first time in years
that the school ventured into the base
ball field and as they lost financially
they think it unwise to attempt it
again unless they are assured of sup
port both from the students and the
public. In the big game of the season
last year with Sterling high school
they did not make enough money to
pay for the visitors meals at a local
restaurant. The school authorities
feel that if they go into baseball as
they did before and lose they will be
unable to support a football eleven
next fall AS they are sure that the
students would rather have football!
than baseball, they think that the mat
ter should receive careful considera-
ton before they act upon it finally.
HARMON FOR COACH.
In case the board should decide in
favor of the game, Merle Harmon, last
years director of athletics at the
school, would in all probability have
charge of the coaching. Physical Di
rector George d. Corneal will have his
hands full in looking after the track
/ team so would not be in a position to
take charge of the other sport. Mr.
Harmon feels confident that there is
sufficient good material in the school
! for a fast nine and would be only toe
glad to take the job. At any rate the
boys could not start practicing unit
after the spring vacation, and there is
ample time to arrange the matter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06

All the news all the time.-Tbs
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06

All the ncws al the time.-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06

Kewanee, Ill, March 6.--At the
annual meeting of the Central Illi-
nois Trotting and Pacing association
here dates were fixed for the race
meetings as follows:
Cambridge, Aug. 20 to %.
Wyoming, Aug. 26 to 30.
Princeton, Sept. 3 to 6.
Kewanee, Sept. 10 to 10.
Aledo, Sept. II to 90.
Bradford, Sept. 23 to 81.
Officers for the year were elected
as follows:
President-W. d. Emerson, Aledo.
Vice Observation-Disclosures Bolter-
son, Cambridge.
Secretary-Charles L. Trimble,
Princeton.
Another meeting will be held April
% at Kewanee to arrange programs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06

New York, March 6.-Packey Nc
Farland of Chicago made "One
Round" Hogan of California look
like a novice in ten rounds here last
night, Packey winning all the way
with ease. The Chicago speed mar
vel battered and beat Hogan from
the first gong to the last and came
out of the mill with barely a scratch.
He bewildered Hogan in the first
round with his lightninglike rights
ana lefts and never after did the
westerner appear to have a chance.
Mcfarland showed considerable i'm
p1ovement since his last appearance
here and seemed to fight with re-
newed youth and energy. 1t looked
for time that Hogan would be I'M
able to weather the storm of blows
at him by Packey, but he stuck to
the finish gamely. Packey's foot
work was even more exceptional than
he has shown before. Time after
time Hogan would rush only to miss
the elusive Chicagoan by yards and
to be brought up by hard right or
straight left. Packey also hit with
great accuracy and easily beat down
Hogan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-23
Vermont Newspaper Graft.

The House member who referred
to newspaper graft" in connection
with the PRONUNCIATION OF the public
acts of the general assembly, it is
safe to say never took the cussing
that comes from irate subscribers
who want the laws before the legis-
lature ladjourns, as well as those
who can't read the pamphlet when
they get II. Neither did he handle
the bulky things; distribute them
through his circulation with the
scrupulous nicely the law requires;
pay the extra postage; be careful not
to prejure himself in his sworn state
ment regarding the number issued
all for one hundrd and fifty cents per
hundred-and wait patiently, and re-
ceipt in advance, for his pay. II
there is no more graft in Vermont
than the newspapers get in this way,
the state treasury Is comparatively
secure from looting for some time to
come.-Randolph Herald and News.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-23

The New Haven road has complet-
ed its surveys for line from Shafts
bury through Bennington to North
Adams. When completed this will
give the New Haven a through line
from New York to Montreal miles
shorter and with better grades than
any other route. For these reasons
the short line through here will prob
ably be built sometime though just
when cannot now be told Probably
the first we shall know about it will
be when the construction gangs APP
pear here, possibly next spring, and
quite as possibly FIVE or ten years
from now. Bennington would like to
be on the main line between New
York and Montreal and it is to be
hoped that the new cutoff surveyed
this fall may be built next summer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-23
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease. Ca
tarrh is "A blood or constitutional disease.
and in order TO cure il you must take in
ternal remedies. Hairs Catarrh Cure is
taken internally. and acts directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not quac.l medicine. II
was prescribed hy c-e Of the best ply
sicians in this country for years and is
n regular prescription. II is composed OF
the best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifi rs acting directly on the
mucous surfaces fhe perfect combina-
ton OF the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
catarrh Send for testimonials free
f. J. CHENEY x Co Props Toledo. o.
Sold nv DRUGGISTS pr'co -.
Take Halls ramilv Nii' for constipation.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-23
BENNINGTON, VT, DEC. %. 1912

The following item sent to The
Banner by some of its suffragette
friends seems reasonable and fair:
Municipal and town government are
recognized as non-political They
are to regulate the conditions gov
erning home and family and com
munity affairs. in all of which women
as well as the men are deeply inter
ested, and regarding which both wo
men and men should express them
selves. The members of the present
legislature will certainly see the
reasonableness of the request OF the
women. that they make this pos
sible."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-23

Apparently, there was a somewhat
serious miscarriage of justice in
county court here Saturday. 1t is
reasonably clear to the lay mind thai
Frank Cmell either shot Orson Tink-
ham or did not shoot him. Ii he
shot Mr.. Tinkham, he was guilty of
assault with intent to kill. If he did
not shoot Mr.. Tinkham, he was not
guilty of simple assault as the shoot
ing was all that Mr.. Tinkham suf-
fered from. The honors in the case
appear to go to Attorney Collins NJ.
Graves who conducted the defense.
Our new attorney general will have
to look to his laurels after having so
badly cleaned out" on his first i'm
portant trial after assuming his of
fee.