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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-11

ernment felt 1t would be difficult to
frame a provision that would not be
unjust to its interests.
CONTEMPT BILL PASSED.
The house passed the Clayton con-
tempt bill providing jury trial of
Terson accused of indirect contem pt
in the federal court. II passed by
the senate and enacted into law it
will have direct bearing on such
cases of contempt as those of Com
rers, Mitchell and Morrison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-11


action of any other business than a
rule TO take up this afternoon the
election of a national chairman by
the convention itself. 1t is an insur-
gent victory.
Atlantic City, July 11-Factions Of
the prohibition party. determined upon
a finish fight over the chairmanship of
the national committee today, planned
TO settle their differences on the floor
of the convention instead Of trusting
TO the new national committee.
The insurHent leaders propose the
name OF w. G.. Calderwood Of Minneap-
oils, present secretary Of the national
committee, for chairman to succeed
Charles K. Jones of Chicago, while the
regulars stand for Jones. S F. Lough.
tee, Is mentioned as harmony" can
didate.
FOR REPEAL OF LICENSE.
The platform presented today de
clares the alcoholic drink traffic is
wrong. and the most serious drain on
the nations wealth and resources; det-
rimental to the general welfare: de-
structive to the inalienable rights Of
life, liberty and the pursuit of happi-
ness, and therefore all laws taxing or
licensing traffic that produces crime,
poverty, political corruption and
spreads disease and death, should be
repealed"
FOR DIRECT ELECTION.
The platform favors the election OF
United States senators by direct vote
OF the people.
Presidential terms OF six years. one
term only.
determination of polygamy, sup
preston OF traffic in girls.
Suffrage for women on the same
terms as men.
Court Of review as to postoflce
decisions.
Absolute protection OF the rights
Of labor without impairment of the
rights of capital
Settlement OF all international dis
putes by arbitration.
FORM TARIFF COMMISSION.
Fixing OF a tariff on a basis OF
accurate knowledge acquired by a
permanent non-partisan tariff CON-
mission.
Elastic currency system.
Complete permanent separation OF
church and state.
Abolition of child labor mines.
workshops and factories.
Equitable graduated income and
Inheritance taxes
RECLAMATION OF ARID LAND.
Conservation of mineral forest re-
serves.
Reclamation OF arid land.
Urges that all mineral timber
lands and water power not held by
the government be held perpetually
and leased for revenue only.
Clearly defined laws for the regu-
lation and control of corporations 10
the transaction OF interstate bust
ness.
Uniform marriage and divorce
laws, initiative and referendum were
advocated in the platform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-11
1900 EIks Parade.

Portland, ore. July IA pa
rade Of $1,000 Elks took place to-
day and was followed by drill con-
trust
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-11

Trenton, y. Jas a memorial to
his only son, Washington A. Roebling
H., who was killed in the Titanic dis
aster, Charles G. Roebling. steel cable
manufacturer, has given $4,000 to the
Union Industrial home of this city, a
charitable institution for children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-11
AMERICAN TEAM
HOLDS GOOD LEAD
Has 72 Points to Sc for Swe-
den, Nearest Competitor,
in Olympic Games.
OWN WAY IN THE HURDLES
Takes Eight Firsts and One Second
Canadian Is Fastest Walker
for 10000 Meters.

Stockholm, July 11.-Oficial an
nouncement of the standing Of the ma
tions at the opening of today's sports:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-11
Party Not to be 0utdons
by Chicago and Bal
timore.
3 CANDIDATES ARE OUT
Platform Pleads for Abolition of
Liquor Traffic by Repeal
ing License.

Atlantic City, July 11.-Insurgen-
c. broke out in earnest at the pro-
hibition convention today and
brought about adjournment of the
morning session without the trans
action of any other business than a
rule TO take up this afternoon the
election of a national chairman by
the convention itself. 1t is an insur-
gent victory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-11
BITTERNESS MARKS 0RMRS CLOSING APPEAL MAY VOTE FRIDAY
Tho Weather
Forecast Till p. NJ. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and VIeInifv

Forecast Till p. NJ. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Fair and warmer tonight and Fri
day. Light southerly winds will pre-
vail.
Highest temperature yesterday,
81. lowest last night, 62. Temper
ature at g. M, 81.
Wind velocity at a. m, seven
miles per hour.
Precipitation in the last "a hours,
none.
Relative humidity at p. m, 55,
at a. m, 73.
Stage OF water, 2e, with a fall OF
i in the last "a hours.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today to noon tomorrow.D
Sun sets 7:32. rises 4:39. Evening
stars: Mars. Jupiter. Mercury. Venus.
Morning star: Saturn.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
AVOID IMPORTED
 SEED POTATOES
\ Warming Sent Out by ]. Lee Hewitt, Plant Pathologist, and C. F. Adams. Director Arkansas
 Experiment Station.

Potato growers in Arkansas should beware of the use of for eign seed potatoes. There are being imported into this country each year large quantities of cheap seed potatoes from the British Isles and from Continental Europe. There are two very important reasons wiiy these should not be used for seed purposes in Arkansas.
 First. They set large numbers of tubers on each plant, more than our average soils can develop prop erly, and the resulting crop is small potatoes, too small for mar ket, usually.
 Second. There are three serious diseases in Europe which are like ly to be imported into Arkansas on these seed potatoes.
 Black scab is a serious trouble in England, especially about Liver pool, where many potatoes are ex- ported.
 Songospora scab is not so serious a disease, but it sometimes causes considerable losses, and there is no reason to add it to our already long enough list of potato troubles. This scab is especially prevalent in Ire land.
 Blackleg is another serious trOu- bic that has already been imported into the northern and eastern states, probably by way of Canada. II is especially likely to come from Continental Europe-from Ger many, for example.
 The diseased potatoes are hard to detect by any kind of an inspection of the seed potatoes, except black leg, which may easily be found by one who knows it. All of these dis eases are hard to get rid of once they are in the soil. And they cause serious losses, running ~as high as thPee-fourths of the crop in some instances. The potatoes being imported now are fine in ap- pearance and are much cheaper than homegrown seed, so if the growers are not warned there is great danger of spreading these diseases in this country.
 The Arkansas Experiment Sta tion warns all potato growers in the state against using these im- ported seed. We wish to cooper ate with the U. s. Department of Agriculture and with the better class of seedsmen to keep these diseases out of this country as far as possible.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
WOMEN IN STRIKE
Go to Woods and Cut Switches With Threat That They Will
 Use Them on Strikebreakers

Hoquiam, Wash, April i2.-In Aberdeen, Wash, women strike sympathizers went to the woods yesterday and cut five hundred switches, which they declared they would lay on the backs of men who go to work in the saw mills Mon day.
 Every morning women have ap- peared at the mills with baby bug gies and when the mill hose has been turned on them they cried that their babies lives were en- dangered. Investigation by a local newspaper is said 10 have disclosed that the buggies contained dunn mics made of rags.
 Secretary Thorn of the Indus trial Workers of the World. and three others were arrested in Aber- deen last night, charged with in terfering with a crew of steel workers.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
q WISH HAD KILLED HIM"
Wife Fires Eight Shots at Husband
 Who Has Been Carrying On.'

Chicago, April 9.--In a jealous rage, Mrs. Louise Ritchey fired eight times from a pistol at her husband, Charles A. Rilchey, presl- dent of a portrait company, today at their home, iili South Homan avenue. One bullet struck the man in the shoulder, another took effect in the arm, while the others went wide of their mark. Ritchey was removed to a hospital, where It was said his condition is not serious.
 Mrs. Ritchey, when arrested, in sisted on taking a pet bulldog to the police station with her.
 T wish I had killed him. she sobbed hysterically. He has been staying away from home all night, and l just got tired of it. l found letters from other women in his clothing and I thought it was time l stopped his carrying on.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
COOL RECEPTION
 TO KNOX IN CUBA
Only Formal Salute, Then Silence in Havana's Flagless Street--NO Cries of GratefuIness-
 Colors Missing.

Havana, April ii.-Cuba, for whose liberty America gave her blood and treasure, today received the American secretary of state with official friendliness-but with out saying anything in the nature of a popular demonstration.
 When the United States cruiser Washington, with Mr. Knox and party aboard, entered Havana har- bor this morning, the guns of Ca bana answered her salute. A well coming party boarded the Wash ington and presented several floral pieces to Mr. Knox: but the land- ing was unique in that for the first time in nearly two months the sec retary was not greeted by the Red, White and Blue, nor heard the well come strains of his national an them.
 There was no music, no guard of honor no enthusiasm, and no sol- diers lined the streets.
 Waiting automobiles carried the visitors through the undecorated streets to hotel. The only Amer ican flag sighted floated over the American club.
 Mr. Knox called on Secretary of State Sanguilly in the morning and later on President Gomez. The din- ner this evening at the office of secretary of the interior, Senor Machade, was an elaborate affair, covers being laid for i60. Senor Sangmlly is generally reputed to be anti-American, but nevertheless he made flattering address of well come.
 Secretary Knox's response was a reinsurance of the disinterested purposes of the United States to- ward Cuba, and was intended to al- lay any suspicion of aggression. At the same time, Mir. Knox warned Cubans against permitting the gov ernment to fall in the hands of those who would exploit it for sell fish ends.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
FAILED 10 RoR RANk.

Tulsa. Ok. April i0.-SeVen or eight charges of nitroglycerin were used in an unsuccessful attempt this morning to loot the bank of Red Fork, the only bank in a small town six miles south of Tulsa. The outer vault door was blown, but lhe ye2emen failed on the safe. If Is believed they were warned by tsle- phone messages sent over d party line lu getting a posse together. There was about <5ea oash in tbe safe
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
IF YOU PLAY, BE CAME
Governor Donaghey, Addressing Fairgrounds, Seemed to Refer to
 His Own Political Game.

Little Rock, April l2.-Some po- litical significance is attached to the remarks of Gov. George w. Donaghey at the playground asso- citation mass meeting at the Hotel Marion last evening, inasmuch as it was his first public utterance since the recent state primaries, and many inferred that his remarks were intended as an allusion to his state of mind as the result of the election.
 "A good game, palce to play 1t and how to play said the gover- nor. "The child should be taught not to let hatred thin his cheeks, shrivel his face or sour and sod den his countenance.
 The best games are those that take the longest time to play. You deserve to be called a lame duck if you would quit game because you did not win in every contest. De- feat should better prepare you to play with more ease and safety.
 Sometimes things do look a lit- tie dark, but in our country night time is of short duration, and clouds do turn. We don't look well nor feel well when we hang down our heads or lips, and we should not make others uncom- fortable by imposing our presence upon them in such frame oi mind. We should go to bed and stay there until we get up and walk out and make someone happy by the radiance of a smile on our owr face.
 When trouble knocks at youI door send him word that you arc busy and if you don't make your word good, he will break down tho door and walk in
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
Obituary of Mrs. Anna E. Cochran.

Anna K. Dickson was born m Carroll county, Iowa, April i9, 1857. She died Sunday evening, April ', 1912, at 9 o'clock, being 5i years, fl month and IS days old. She was united in marriage to John M. Cochran at Glidden, Iowa, Decem- Der 30, 1880. To this union two children were born, Gladys l.. and Robert D., who, with the husband and aged father and two brothers, still survive her. The father and one brother still live on the old home place in Iowa. One brother lives in Oklahoma. The daughter is attending the state university at Boulder Colo, and the son attend ing the high school at Mena. The husband and wife, until the time of her death, resided on their farm near Acorn. MT. and Mrs. Cochran came to Mena in March, 1911, liy- ing in cottage on Tenth street un- til December ,, when they moved to their farm, following the comple- ton of beautiful country home
 Mrs. Cochran was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church at about i6 years of age. Coming to Mena, her membership was transferred to the First NJ. E.. church of this place. She was an active member of the Ladies Aid Society and lived devoted, consist ent christian to the time of her death. She was a kind and loving mother and faithful wife. She | leaves a host of friends to mourn her early death, and who extend to the bereaved loved ones their sincerest sympathy. The funeral was held at the First M. E. church at 2:30 Thursday afternoon, con- dueted by the pastor, the Rev. J. J. Bowman, assisted by the Rev. F. N. Brewer. The church was most beautifully decorated and several beautiful floral offerings were pre- sented by the Pleasant Word Cir cle of the First M. E. church and by the class in high school of which Robert Cochran is a member, and others. Interment was in Odd Eel lows cemetery. xxx.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
LEADING PEOPLE TO ARKANSAS
The Polk County Democrat Pleases
 Oklahoma Readers.
Toxah0ma. OK. Apr. 10. l9l

Tcxahoma. Ok. Apr. 10. i9i2. Editor Polk County Democrat:
 Dear r-Enclosed find post office money order to pay for the Democrat until July, as we have been enjoying the paper since last July on credit Thanks for the indulgence. We receive many magazines and papers, both city and country, but the Democrat IS a prime fayorite, especially as 1t seems to be in such perfect har- mony with the farming community. We are city people, but for the last few years have lived on farm. Realizing that we have made many mistakes, we are anxious to begin all over again, and IN ARKANSAS. The Democrat is largely responsi- ble for bringing about this deci- sion. Very truly yours,
 P. Gaillard
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
SOUTH'SPROCRESS
 IN FIFTY YEARS
Reports at Southern Commercial Congress Show Wonderful Growth Since Civil War-Dun-
 can Fletcher Is President.

Nashville, Tenn, April i0.-The closing scenes of the Southern Commercial Congress began this afternoon when a rally chronicling the 5outh's agricultural recovery was held. Senator Duncan U. Fletcher presided and responses were heard from the l6 states em- bodied in the congress. Six of them were represented by their commits sionefs of agriculture, while other states were represented by promi- nent citizens. The representatives in every instance reported marvel ous recovery in the half century of peace. Typical of the states which were in the vortex of the Civil war was Tennessee, which represented an increase in the yield of grains from 63,306,00O bushels in 1860, to 1i5,000000 bushels in 1910; of to- bacco from 43,000,000 to 68,000000 pounds, and in value of domestic animals from S60,O00,000 to S9S,000,- 900.
 The concluding chapter of the congress will be a rally at which Dr. J. H. Kirkland of Vanderbilt University, President Fletcher alma mater, will preside, and the educational recovery of the south signalized. The days program be- gan with a series of conferences on subjects which had not yet been touched upon. Sheep, goats, poul- try and hog raising; horse and mule breeding, apple and pear growing beef and dairy cattle, nut growing and the southern pine beetle. Rural Credit Committee. It is announced today that tho commission to be named for tho study of the foreign rural credit systems will not be appointed dur ing this meeting, but the members from the respective states will bt named from time to time in tht near future. The decision to senC this commission abroad is regard ed as one of the eventful actions O | this congress.
 The newly elected directors O the congress are in session toda! choosing officers and selecting { meeting place. The cities bidding
 for the honor are: St. Louis, Gal
 weston, Mobile and Jacksonville. Al
 have representatives here pressing their claims.
 The congress reelected its ofll
 cers today as follows. President, Senator Duncan U Fletcher of Florida.
 First vice-president, David R
 Francis, St. Louis.
 Second vice-president, Thomas s
 Southgate, Norfolk, Va. Resident director, William Il Saunders, Washington.
 Managing director, c. Grosveno
 Dave, Washington.
 | Managing director, Clarence J
 Owens, Riverdale, Md.
 The next place of meeting ma,
 not be given out today.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

The "Chiidk Welfare movement has challenged the attention sf tholthtfuI pHHpfe everywhere. Mothers afV natural supporters and wil ilnt in Foiess Honey and Tar Compound q most valuable aid GD4Hit and efaas 0nehefkea lead io oroap bronchitis and nnen
 munl4 Ylela quickly fo She HeaIInF and aoeihlnr qualities af Folexs HNNf4 Rna lar IHMHaaHH Far sale l.g 5a1 kosn Drug q faf5.. l.l.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
Mrs. LaFolIette on Stump.

San Francisco, April i2.-It is announced here that Mrs. Robert LaFollette, wife of the senator from Wisconsin, will make a speeeh-making tour of California in the interests of her husbands candidacy for the presidential ncmrTi iiun.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
Backache Almost Unbearable

Is an almost certain result of kid ney trouble. D. Toomey, S03 k. Olive St., Bloomington. H.. says: 'I suffered with backache and pains in my kidneys which were al most unbearable. l gave Foley Kidney Pills a good trial, and they did wonders for me. Today I can do a hard days work and not feel the effects" For sale by Jackson Drug X Furn. Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

C. A. Glossner, 2i Ontario street, Rochester, \. Y.. has recovered from a long and severe attack of kidney trouble, his cure being due to Fo- ley Kidney Pills. After detailing his case. he says: T am only sor- Try I did not learn sooner of Foley Kidney piiis. Tn a few days time my backache left me completely, and I felt greatly improved. My kidneys became stronger, dizzy spells left me and I was no longer annoyed at night. I feel 100 per cent better since using Foley Kid ney Pills" For sale by Jackson Drug X Furn. Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

R. G. Collins, postmaster. Barne- gat, N. J., was troubled with a se.. were Ia grippe cough. He says: q would be completely exhausted af- ter each fit of violent coughing. bought bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and before had taken it all the coughing spells had entirely ceased. It can't be beat" For sale by Jackson Drug & Furn. Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
Clark Comina Co Texas.

SL IoAis. April i2.- Speaker Champ Clark viii next Tuesday in- Nadt Texas iu ihe effort io capture ihe delegation from that state. Clark headquarters wall Doe opened ai Ioff Worth April 90 hy Edward l. Glenn. Nho has managed ihe Nieseaflan's cainIeieu in Illinois and Missouri.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
THE AXE MAN AGAIN
Whole Texas Family of Five Me- grOes Butchered in Their Beds
 While Sleeping.

San Antonio, Tex, April i2.- William Burton, his wife and two children and Leon Ayers, his brother-in-law, all negroes, were murdered while asleep in their home here today. The head of each victim was apparently crushed with an axe, and butcher knives were found sticking in the bodies of all except the children.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

Little Rock, April i2.-The first petitions for the bond amendment were received Thursday by the secretary of state from Rogers. containing sixty names. The peti- tions are principally being sent to Mayor c. E. Taylor of Little Rock, who will file them in bulk.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

Don't be surprised i yoa have an al1afk af fhe0nsaism fhis spring
 Aasl ruh Ihe affected parts freely NIih Chaalberlnin's tlnImeni and Il aii Aaan disarpf4f Sold ls aii
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
ITCH! ITCH! ITCH!

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The daily sentinel., 1912-10-07
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION.

Notice is hereby given that the
boards Of registration viii sit for the
purpose Of final registration Of vut-
ers in the various voting precincts in
the city OF Grand junction on octo-
bcr 10th and October l1th from 900
am. until 800 pm, the same being
the fourth aud third Thursdays pre-
ccdiug the ensuing general election.
(Sec See. T. p, 3i5, 1911 Session
Laws, Colo.l
TIE FOLLOWING ARE THE
POLLING PLACES DESIGNATED
AND PLACES OF RBGlSTRATION,
tU-wit:
LIST ward, prcciuct No. ., $50 Colo.
ave.
2uJ ward, precinct No. 10, Colisc-
UNI hall, l3O Mgiu st,
West 3rd ward, precinct No II.
Y NJ C. A, bldg
lth ward, precinct No. II, City
hall.
East 3rd ward, precinct No 16,
Lee bldg. l39 North 9TH,
YOU WILL HAVE no OTHER
OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER FOR
THIS ELECTION EXCEPT on
ABOVE DATES,
CHAS. $. JONES,
County c,er,,--
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