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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-27
TAFT APPEALS
FOR FUNDS TO
AID / CHINESE / |
AS Head Of American Red
Cross Society, President
Asks Money to Help Fam
Inc Stricken People.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 26.-The ap
peal issued through ordinary chan.
nels having failed to elicit a response
IN any way commensurate with the
situation, President Taft today per-
sonally as president of the American
Red Cross, sent out an appeal for
funds to relieve the famine stricken
people Of China. Mr.. Taft's plea fol
lows:
"As president of the American Ma.
tional Red Cross 1t becomes my I'M
perative duty to call to the attention
OF the people of the United States
the conditions Of awful destitution
which now exist in certain provinces
OF China. Recurrent foundations by
the Yang Use and other rivers have
DESTROYED crops and prevented the cul
tivation Of the lands. Millions Of hui
man beings are now facing starya.
ton. An agent of the American Red
Cross, who has recently travelled
throughout the famine district de-
scribes conditions OF starvation OF
the most terrible and appalling char.
acter
Unless peace is restored to China
and the functions of efficient govern.
ment are established, these condi-
tlons must continue, save as relieved
by the charitable efforts Of other coun.
tries.
The central China famine relief
committee has created strong and
efficient organization with agents
throughout the affected districts. This
body, which comprises In Its member.
ship Right Rev. Bishop F. r.. Graves,
chairman; Rev E. G. Lobenstein, sec.
retary, and twenty or more OF the
leading American, European and Chi
nesa merchants and missionaries In
Shanghai. viii render assistance as
means may be available.
"The able bodied natives will be EN-.
ployed in preparing dykes, canals and
roads and thus be enabled to support
themselves until new crops can be
harvested.
"In the name OF humanity the Red
Cross calls once more on the Ameri.
can people to come to the Velief Of q
nation.
Contributions should be sent to
state Red Cross board treasurers or
the treasurer of the American Nation
al Red Cross, room 431, war depart.
ment, Washington, D. G. q
William Fl. Taft"
Epidemic Sweeps Country.
New York, Jan. 26.--The Presbyterf
ian board of foreign missions has re-,
ceived further cable advices regarding
the epidemic among the Laos people
Of northern Siami The cable reads:
Conditions are alarming and the
epidemic is still spreading. Funds
are very low"
j. w. Mexican, superintendent oi
the Presbyterian hospital at Chieng
Mai, sends word that for mere than q
year Chieng Mai valley has been
scourged with a material epidemic oi
unusual severity and the proportions
OF deaths is large. Government re.
turns show that the deaths from ma.
laria alone are in excess of the ordin
ary death rate for all sources.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-27
.FAL.l0F GERMAN
PARLIAMENT is
OWPRED|CTED
Unreliable Construction Of
New Reichstag Causes
Concern; Socialists Hold
Balance of Power.

Berlin. Jan. 26.-The uncertainty and
unreliable construction OF the new
parliament has resulted in predictions
that it's life will be short. The ma
iorities in any case depend upon
heterogeneous groups and are easily
changeable by the detection, deatn or
retirement or three or four members.
The most threatening menace to the
reichstae's life is the solid block OF
11O socialists, out and out enemies OF
the government. The only certainty
is that the alliance of the conserva'
tive with the clerical center party
which controlled 208 of the 397 man
dates in the last reichstag, has been
Oyerthrown. That coalition Is now
able to muster, if it enrolls every pos
sible man from among the Poles, Al
satian3, Guelphs, and others with con-
servatiye and clerical tendencies, only
193 or 1914 votes against 203 to 2o4
which can be counted by the national
lists liberal, radicals and socialists
groups.
Experienced politicians like the
radical leader, DR.. Herman Pachnicke,
and the prominent conservative, DR..
Otto Arendt, point out, however. that
threatened parliaments like threaten
ed men live long. Each Of these lead
ers forsee the formation of an ade-
sauate working majority. This seems
also certain when subjects are, dealt
with which the government through its
statements, made in the semfofncial
Nord Deutsche Allgemeine ZeituNg has
indicated as imperative tasks for The
new reichstng. These tasks incluue
the strengthening Of the army a,u
navy and the financial provision fox.
this increase of strength. They COM
prise new social legislation and the
continuance Of the present tariff policy
through the ratification OF q series OF
new commercial treaties. Y,
.ss All the parties except the socialists
viii be found behind the new army and
navy bills when they are brought up
for discussion. The critical question
will be that of new taxes but this un.
doubtedly will be solved even II the
government has to impose the inheri.
tance tax, the, introduction of which oc.
casioned Prince Won Buelow's fall, and
this will have to be done against the
opposition of the badly riddled con-
servative ranks.
There are 397 members in the reich
stag and the house now stands as fol-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-27
eIascock Lunches With Roosevelt.

New York, Jan. 26.-Gov. Gloscock
of West Virginia. took luncheon to-
day with Col Roosevelt and it was
reported that he would ask the col
mel, If he would accept the nomination
for president. Gov. Glascock it was
further said, would ask for definite
answer.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-27
National Ilherala Control.

: sa % ID
The results completely overthrow
the working majority of the conserva-
tive-center in the last reichstag and
place the control in the hands of the
National Liberals, who will be able to
form a majority by throwing their
strength with either the right or the
left.
This makes national liberal leader,
Ernest Basserman, a commanding fig
ure in the next reichstag. He will be
able to swing certain avowed nation
al liberals, who under proper induce
ments, would probably be prepared to
cooperate with the government on
most questions.
The hostility of other progressive
groups to the so-called reactionary
bloc apparently is too great for any
working understanding, except on
questions of national defense and the
Increase Of the army and navy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-27
TO-DAY IN CONGRESS
sENATE-Not in session; meets at 2
p m. Monday.

at noon.
Debate begun on steel tariff revls-
ion bill. General debate will close
tomorrow. The bill may be passed
late tomorrow afternoon.
Samuel Untermeyer of New York,
testified before the rules committee
regarding the domination of the
countrys money power by four
groups of financiers.
Louis D. Brandies of Boston, discus
ed pending antitrust bills at a hear
ing before the judiciary committee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-27
DUKE PLEASED
BY TAFT VISIT
ROYAL VISITOR ESPECIALLY Llk'
lED DEMOCRATIC SIMPLICITY
At WASHINGTON.

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!nls Imornins i,uM MS slSit nv ~ AZ
uent a,t - Was ,e, = :
was ueIsneu ',.ai W.. n,s ep ananio,,r
lne na!ional .,.n Gapi,al os s;ntnIia;t',
pteaseu WIZ sne :. ueoe. ,e'a 80 - ~
wh,ou ,N.h.tl Lns.I .na.nu .ae .ta hnnaa 80 pr,t.
Wnite nouse, anu a. .no noS M - .o,,nI @
lsn Ampassauo. y. ,t' ~, 80 =,
sisito. leacheu tIs ;. ..y 'ma,,- h n,h,ah
.iine S iol nls ea.y aa;,,. r,na ~ n ,.,na rnaai
no .au .ansn Asu, uay na s 49, ~ G.nnda Ies ~
palty ie"onou no ,1ion S''A'
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is. lI.: ooiaw s.u Souo .isAts go, =,
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1h,n a.lic .n. hus .tn,,. pa aaa,no Thau
.u.on.an, enon .ai .sa,,,ea - 80 haisa ~.
s.,., eAp.ess ,anaa .,,.,, az o,.d,ai,tx -
.ha,a sen p,ea pr.san mn and .1 80 ~ ~ da,;ght
sn1 49, eS9h ~, haSs haS
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1u,ash,na+o, n ~ Ian oe The
n,,rs. 20 Gon,.nht : r.;u;n .1ata vaa.
to.So, @ =, 49, ,,stn1aS q -. - tha nrit,sh
.ahas on,h"s,n ""s s,nnt sar,1 r,,n,,tas - tho
..u..a huossy, apo ~ 10y ~ a,,,,ad
W. A pras;dent m ond Ms Tast rnotnrad
,,ool, ~ - tr,a. ~ hassu uharn he ,ro :
49, ~ ~ - 1855 a,aao ,,,s;+ad
the National Press club and then tired
but delighted" as he expressed it
sought his private car. He left about
midnight for New York.
President Taft returned his call at
the British embassy. Altogether they
were together for little more than
an hour. Their conversation was OF
the most general character.
The reception In the white house
was as unceremonial as state depart
ment officials and the British ambassa-
dor could make 1t. The duke was
presented to the president by Am.
bassador Bryce and then Mr.. Taft pre-
sented him to Mrs. Taft and Miss
Helen Taft. The members of the cab
met and their wives were presented
by the presidents military aide, Major
Butt. The dukes aide, Colonel Low.
ther, and the stan OF the British EN-.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-27
Herbert ouIck's. Mother III.

Mason City, Jan. 26.-Mrs. Margaret
Quick, mother of Herbert Quick, the
author, was stricken with paralysis at
her home here today. Her condition
is regarded as critical.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
White SLAYER
Is Convicted

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. b
Lewic Santianni VA, convicted III
the United State, District Court
Saturday morning on charge OF
violating the Interstate Commerce
White Slave 1ral1ic Act and next
Tuesday was appointed a. tht day
for his sentence. by Judge DcilaFcn.
Santianm wa, accused OF bringing
Katie pccittc, a young girl, t" Cali
iornia from NcNada Tor unm"ra'
purposes.
Sanlianni and hi, young r"nonrl
were Tor a time III Sacramento ana
Later went to Stockton. where they
were arrested i'll company with an
other couple. The other girl III the
case. Mary kncZ. wa9 committed to
an institution ior Delinquent girl> at
Stockton.
The girl testified that she met san
tannl At dance III IunOpah, New.
that she invi-cd him t" visit her aI
her home ON a ranch near that place
and later at hi request, she followed
him to Truvkec. and from there t"
Sacramento. She testified 4, to her
HE in the tcnderlOin III Sacramento
declaring that She had always dlvld-
cd her earning, with Santia,I1i.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
Drilling Rock
At the Well

The work at the well 1T the Black
well ranch l. i'll rock. Since th,
drill, came III contact with bed roch
il ha, been Il case ul drill Through
the formation NJ the present TIME
the drill ha, penetrated about twantl
}, rr ui the formation. 1t i the hope
ui those in charge that 4 tr,N vice may
be found which should allow a sub
-lantial How OF water.
Ihi, we'll j. prubisIy the most
important work undertaken i'll this
county Should an arte-ian How be
developed ON thi, high jauI ii wuul!
mean new artc,ian belt and the
reclamation OI Il large tract oi land.
Ihi, new well being situated in
practically the cast side oi the val
ley would develop 4 large area -.
land that i, NOW with"u, improve.
mrnt or cultivation.
The State machine, which j. being
used i'll thi, effort to develop Walcr
j. proving it, quality i'll every SENSE
l'hi, i, the first drilling rig thu, ha~
been set up here that could handle
the present rock strata. harley
Watson, win" ha> charge ni the rig
!, III hopes to either get through
the formation or strike 4 flow with
in a short time Every effort l. be
ing made to bring in a we'll on 'h,
section that it j. hoped /" reclaim.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
A Girls Wild Midnight Ride

70 warn people ol a fearful forest
IRE in the Cat skill, a y"un- girl rode
nor r,cback at midnight and avcd
many lives. Her deed was glorious
bur live, ARE often saved by DR..
King, New Discovery in curing
lung trouble. cough, and colds,
which might have ended i'll conSump
ton or pneumonia. 1T cured me
OF a dreadful cough and lung dis
ease" writes w. K. Patter on. Well
incton. Ten, "attcr four in our
family had died with consumpti"n,
and gained 81 pounds" Nothing
50 sure and safe for all throat and
lung troubles, Price SOC and 81 90.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by J
A. Muller.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
LADIES NIGHT

Tomorrow evening will be Ladies
night at the Sagcbrush Club. .\s
usual the ladies have planned pleas
an1 and entertaining evening ior tn,
club member, and guests. Follow
ing are the ladies who viii act Il
the committee:
Mrs. Catalan. Mrs. Cavii, Mrs. ~
Cohn, Miss T. Cohn, Mrs. and Miss
Colcord, Mrs. r. NJ. Clark, Mrs. and
Miss Davis
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
Mining Man
Would Suicide

Peter Wic>e, aged oil year, and Il
resident of Ida. was brought i'll
from that camp last nigh. by +. +.
.Jeancs. with the lattcr's team and
taken to the hospital suffering from
severe cuts in the throat and both
wrists The injuries were self i'll
liictcd in an effort to commit suicide
but Il, no important arteries were
severed the attempt failed and " ic SC
will probably recover. lie lost 4
large amount OF blood and is greatly
weakened. The attempt was made
on Friday night but he was not dis.
covered inr some time, when the
local physician applied temporary
bandagco to the cuts apd sent the
man to ribunc.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
NJ. S. TOWle
Passes AWAY

Word was received in tins city
this morning announcing the death
Of Mu>e, 5. TpWIc. Of Fort Churcll-
i'll, or at the ranch at that place,
He was one oi the best known
pioneer, oi Western Nevada, nay
moved to this section among the
cmigranto. lie was d Hativc OF
Maine, where hc~W1, born 81 years
ago. he with other, q, that place
moved west wiki the rush and ,..t-
tied. He picked ont Lis farm in
Nevada ON the (ur,on g:."r, Whv-r
he reared hi, family.
The old gentleman has been iaiI
ing for several years. 1t was The
wearing ont OF the machinery.
Thcrc. wa, no acute illness, and Rc
WAS up and around within a day OF
hi, death IIi~ jntrlyc, has been =,
keen ~ ever and he realized that
ii was hi, call that WAS coming.
lie leaves several children and
al wen known in thi,
,'itN.
The remains viii be brought t"'
this city where cmtcrmcnt will take
place, Arrangement, will be an
uounced later Il, to the time and
place. Mrs. Towle and children,
who have been spending the winter
i'm this city drDartc1 iur the r.uch
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
MURDER MYSTERY
is FAR FROM CLEARED
Few New Developments in the Case
Description of Dead Man is Finished

Murray, Ctah, is to the effect that
the deceased has a brother at tha'
place. kilograms have been l"r
wnrdcd him hoping that he w"nId
order some disposition 81 the re-
tmainS.
During the day the inquest is /,
he held when it is expected thai :;
determination VIII be reached.
Everything points t" Il murder a. /:
is Il matter of impu- >ibilty inr 4 nIa}l
TO Kill himself and bury hi, body
Ih, one object now ahead is to To-
cate or identity the party who com
united the crime.
Add murder -...... 49,. .... ........ ..-. ......
Owing to the fact that Coroner
Evans was called out Of town lor
the day. and that a number ol tele
grams of inquiry were awaiting re
ply the holding oi the inquest Wa~
set over until tomorrow. During
the afternoon Sheriff Regain received
the following telegram from Salt
I,ake City:
Sheriff Rcgan:-C ant locate bro
thvr OF Pubcic. Man You inquire
abont was about SO years "f age, ;
feet s inches in height, ruddy com
plcNiun and weighed about l55
pounds Was iull faced and When
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
WILL VISIT PANAMA

Halle Bulner lett last cycning Tor
San Francisco and Harry James VIII
leave lhi, evening Tor the same place
and together they will mHkc a trip
over the Sunset route to New Or
leans. and from that point will go
hv boat to view tie great work on
the Panama canal. They will then
make a tour oi the eastern ri'iro.--
Enterprise.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
New Camp
Is Work

The new camp OF Anetlopd
I" be the center of attraction
present time. Word from {
trict is 10 the effect that
leA,cr> are i'll the money a
with a townsite boom has
4 considerable rush. \ ne1
h. been erected like mag
more HOUSES are going up at
pace A. the new mines are
10 mile, Of GOldflcld and the
j. open it has been possible
material to the new discovery
2rO men are now engaged 1nl
ON the different properties
camp.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
Getting Ready
For Business

The surveyors employed by the
Nevada Valley Power company have
completed their contract and plans
and specifications ior construction
work are now being prepared ior the
bidders, An official OF the company
said today that work ON the canal
would begin in about two months.
The company has a power site III the
canyon below Reno and rights OF
way for several miles along The
ruckee e.-(1azet ettc.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
Copp'
At ThOm[

On exhibition at the
Copper bank r.. . one OF the
Spe clmeno OF ore from the
Douglas mine that has ev
seen i'll this City. 1T is a gre
OF native copper end. gives Oh
idea OF the fine ore depos
arc encountered III the Lud
tate Of this company. Ore
rharaCter- is going to the
Valley smelling plant at The
which has operated steadily f'
weeks, with one furnace trea
average oi 800 tons Of ore d
According TO the Mason
News, the record shows tn
Copper Belt delivered TO the
er ore bins for the week erdi
nary Is, 1924 tons OF copper o
The two porducer- of thi. j:
l24S tons. from the. Mason
mine, while the Nevada-l
contributed 1910 tons. The
are gradually moving up on I
mage, as the mine force. are
ed. Prior to this last rep
NcVada-Douglas had attain
average OF l25 tons daily. ano
now reached an average OF
200 tons every twenty-lour
this without any effort by IN
ugemtnt to rush, as the sinel
the two mines are working al
gc1hcr to gradually apprUac
treatment capacity OF the / h.
plant without spa-modic effor
the present rate the Ludwi;
is to be counted on ior the CO
cd $50 tons daily by the frs
Of February, and when this
The increased force and eq,
will be working So smoothly
show no sign OF a rush. Min
being added continually, as tt
crews state there are miner
gers almost nightly.
The conduct of the Mason
tramway shows that il is re;
any call the snelter may max
now handles the Gays busine
lew hours. The mine is also
up TO do business to the ms
demand. Some important q.
in the loading station OF tn
are i'll evidence this week,
the bins above the auxiliary
are bing enlarged TO manif.
pacity As soon as No. 2
is blown in the Mason Vail
ocgin to drop down 500 tons
The problem right now is
accommodations for the mine
in Mason. The mine
most excellent boarding hou
>ingle men are well provid
bat the town is up against a
oi dwelling houses that pre-
real problem 10 business me
Lake Telegram.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
Court Over
til March 4

The further hearing in the State
bank case went over tEis afternoon
until March 4th Ihi, was nrccs-
>ary Il, Receiver Wildr> through his
attorney ha> practically presented
his case. and will give the defense
Il chance to have the testimony
transcribed.
Aside from thi, Judge Langan has
many cases i'll Story and Lyon
countic, that need his immediate at
lention. UNou rc,umine the cH>r
,hr defense will present their side OF
the case and argument.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
500 Per Plate

Clay, in New Orleans i'll 1912.
Mighty costly for those with stom-
ach trouble or Indigestion. To-day
people every where use DR.. King
New Lie Pills for these troubles as
well as liver, kidney and bowel dis
orders. Easy safe, sure. Only Is
was paid at banquet to Henry
cents at J. A. Muller.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
Frightful Polar Winds

blow with terrific iurcv at the fal
north and play havoc with the skin
causing red, rough or ,o:c chnpprd
hands and lips, that urrd hnckicn
Arnica SaIvr t. heal thr1r 1t make
the skin soft and smooth. l'nrival-
ed lur toIl->urc,, also burns, boils
sores. ulcers, cuts. bruises and pile,
Only 25 cents al !. 4 Mulicr
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
NEW DIVISION

The x,tc,t report i, that the South
crn Pacific company will, in the near
future, make Ro-cvillc, Cal, the
terminal for all passenger trainmen
on the Sacramento division, as we'll
\. The division cast 10 Sparks.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
If the University of Nevada ha.

II the University Of Nevada has
nothing better to do than to tolerate
the >enseless chatter Of lot Of un-
dcrgraduates concerning their rights
to go a-raggaim4 the institution
~Enuld 90 ont OF business. Perhaps
b. installing a spanking machine The
field Tribune.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24

The suit of Sheriff Fer
Washoe County for the C
OF $4,000 license fees and
ages is on. The attorneys
county aye insisting thai
suits be brought in each tier
the attorneys on the other 81
it tried as a lump sum. Its
tidy sum and worth the scra
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
FOR RENT

Building suitable for store Ex-
cellent location for a picture show
Inquire OF \ Robert. opposite post
office Wv
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24

Judge Massey. who juurncd 10
Reno last evening, was among the
attorneys to take up the bank ca
before Judge Languu this morning
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
FOR RENT

Buildings suitable foI stores OF
business Of any kind also residence
property for rent. Apply OF J, 3
Vieira in the Arlington Block.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24
ON A VISIT

Herb McClaskcy, of Hobart Mill
i, spending few days in this city
visiting with relatives.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24

For 4 sharp glass Of steam beer
<nll at the Nevada saloon. where the
Virginia beer can be found
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-24

Hnlier wrappers at the Appeal
The Prescott daily news., 1912-07-25
Negroes Fight Grandfather Clause

Little Rock, July 25.-The ne gro organizations that are fight ing the adoption of the grand. father clause at the September election report gratifying pro. gross. The mem bership of the Suffrage Leagues s growing rapidly in the black counties, and while the funds on hand for the prosecution of the campaign are limited, enough volunteer work CTS are found to make a good showing.
 Prof D. Y. Thomas, of the Uni versity of Arkansas, reports the discovery of a joker" in the pro. posed amendment, and holds that it is so worded that it will disfranchiSe no one. He says; "The object of tn e measure probably is to disfranchise a good many negroes, and leave illiterate whites with the fran. chise. As a matter of fact, it makes no change in the pres. ent suffrage law and disfran chises nobody. The proposed amendment says that persons meeting certain requirements described therein, one of which is the ability to read and inter. pret, or interpret when read to him, any clause of the constitu. tion of Arkansas, shall be per mitted to vote. It does not say that DO others shall be allowed to vote and does not repeal the pres ent suffrage article of the con- stitution.'
 Judge Hardage of Clark county replies that Prof. Thomas is mis- taken, and that when the propos. ed amendment IS read in connec- nection with the existing fran chise statute which it amends, it is found to answer every pur- pose for which it was intended and to contain no joker.