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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
JACKSON GOING after
GREAT BATTING RECORD.
Maps Formidable Swatter Intends to
Bat Over 400 This Year and
Equal Burkett.

Joe Jackson hopes to take down an
honor this year that has gone but n C
to u big league player playing 100
games or more a season. He wants to
be the second man who, playing that
number of games. has batted 400 in
two consecutive seasons
Jesse Burkett Of the Cleveland Ma
tional league club back in 1895 and
1896 batted .423 and .41O. Since that
time no big Lacquer has batted over 400
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
Many COLLEGE Players on Doves.

Vincent Campbell's accession to the
ranks Of the Doves means another col
lege player on the Boston National list.
Buster" Brown. Pfeffer, Houser.
Sweeney, Spratt, Campbell. Miller and
Hogg are all collegians. Dickson Is a
business college graduate. Monahan is
ready to enter college next fall, AID
Hub Perdue has q college training.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16

Poor appetite is a sure sign of impair
ed digestion. A few doses If Chamber
laln's Stomach and Liver Tablets will
strengthen your digestion and improve
your appetite. Thousands have been
benefited by taking these Tablets. Sold
by all dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16

Impure blood runs you down-makes
you an easy victim for organic disease.
Burdock Blood Bitters purifies the blood
cures the cause-builds you up.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
Drawing the Line.

Before we were married you said
you would die for mel"
II know | did. and l would. but
wearing that necktie you selected out
on the street is different. 1 won't do
that"-Houston Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16

Jack Knight has now been a member
of every American league team on the
Atlantic seaboard. He started with
Philadelphia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16

Lame back IS usually caused by
rheumatism of the muscles of the back,
for which you will find nothing better
than Chamberlain's Eminent. For sale
by all dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
OutfieIder Schultz a Poet.

Frank Schultz. the smuggling right
fielder Of Frank Chances outfit. spent
the winter in Chicago writing poetry
about the Cubs. Still some people say
that baseball Ia q hard life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16

Regulates the bowels, promotes easy
natural movements, cures constipation
Doan's Regulets. Ask your druggist
for them. Csc a box.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16

Now is the time to get rid of your
rheumatism. You can do II by applying
Chamberlain's Liniment and m%assaging
the parts freely at each application.
For sale by all dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
ENGLAND and Wales,

If the land Of England and Wales
were equally divided there would be a
little over an acre for each person.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
Coal Mines.

Coal mines cannot be worked to
greater depth than 1000 feet becau
Of the high temperature that prevails
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
Soured,

Soured.
Wag-Why did Henpeck leave the
church? ~Jag-Some one told him mar
riages were made in heaven.-Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16

Baby won't suffer five minutes with
Group if you apply DR.. Thomas Eclectic
Oil at once. It acts like magic.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16

Sorae Ma Do That Anyway.
What wouId YOU do if you had !
O0O,O0O?"
"Nothing."- Detroit Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
M lid,

Don't you think my new suit is a
perfect fit" "A fit! Why, it's a per.
feet convulsion"'-Toledo Blade.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16

Stern-Say. is Browns credit good?
kern-Good? Why. he couldn't even
borrow trouble.-Cincinnati ENQUIRER
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
Happy Endinq,

Happy Ending.
"Was there a happy ending to his
new story"
Eyes; he sold it."-Satire.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16

Game In EHg:-nd.
lht:.Sal,> IartrI& : .ruu".: 49,
tardS and hareS are included ia ;!l-
term game" in England.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
Burning Coal.

Experiment proves that every ton of
coal burned makes unfit for breathing
100000 cubic feet of air.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
A Wise Woman.

"Now, for So" announced the star
gazer. II will furnish you with a
philter which will make your husband
love you to the exclusion Of all 9TH
ers."
81 don't think III invest" decided
the practical housewife. But if you
have a philter which will make him
bring home some Of his salary on pay
day I'll allow you a percentage on all
sums realized" - Louisville Courier
Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16

II UREES are the most nourishing
of soups. They are made with a
- 1911 ..Aoal. ia4o x.Iliol lloa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
BATH TUB SUIT FAILS;
COURT DiSMISSES JURY

Detroit, March 15.-The jury in the.
oase Of the government against the so
called bath tub trust failed to reach an
agreement and was discharged last
night. In charging the jury Judge An
gell emphasized the point that the
case was a criminal suit He urged
the jurors not to trouble themselves
concerning the civil responsibility of
the defendants or the general policy
OF the Sherman law. The defendants
were not charged win being trust, he
said, but were accused of criminal
conspiracy in restraint of trade. The
federal jurist held there could be no
conviction unless it was proved that
the defendants had formed a definite
agreement prior to the Mount Clemens
meeting, when the overt act was to
have been committed. He said that a
patent license agreement could law
fully contain price and resale restric-
tions that would be unlawful under the
Sherman law in an agreement not af-
fecting a patent. The defense had
Contended the agreement was merely a
patent license arrangement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
BLIZZARD is DUE TO HIT
EASTERN COAST TONIGHT

Chicago, March ia blizzard
which prevailed yesterday west of the
Mississippi river was today centered
in Ohio. Snow in the Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys is unusually
heavy in localities. Heavy rains pre-
vail in the Ohio valley and gulf
states. The storm is due to reach
the eastern seaboard tonight. Wet
snow is seriously interfering with
wire facilities. Trains are more or
less delayed by huge snow drifts.
Two fast trains on the Rock Island
from Denver were held up several
hours near Council Bluffs, Iowa.
A snowstorm which ragged over
here "a hours ceased this afternoon.
Several persons were injured by be-
ing struck by vehicles during the
storm. Surface car lines were more
or less blocked.
Kansas City, March 15.-Because
of broken wires no news was received
this morning from six Rock Island
trains reported stalled with over 800
passengers at Selden, Kan. The COM
pany has every available man work
ing to clear the line. Drifts 25 feet
deep along the Kansas-Colorado line
are reported here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
COMMITTEE HEARS OF
RAYS POLITICAL PULL

WaShington, March 15.-Pay-
master Beecher B. Ray, whose army
conduct a house committee is inves-
tigating, was the friend and sup
porter of every republican presiden-
tial aspirant in campaigns in which
he participated prior to Taft's 1908
campaign, according to testimony by
Brig. Gen. c. c. Sniffen, retired pay
master general.
General Sniffen in referring TO po-
litical influence used by Major Ray
mentioned the names of Senators
Cullom and Root, former Senator
Hemenway OF Indiana and the late
Senator Mark Hanna of Ohio. His
testimony was devoted to the excuses
and subterfuges which Major Ray
used to procure leave and transfer
of station.
The general said he was astounded
at the political influence Major Ray
had and said he issued orders ID Ray
because OF the political influence
brought to bear on him.
Il admit it with shame" he added
81 hope God and the committee will
forgive me for it, but did it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
CIVIL SERVICE LEAGUE
BOOSTING MERIT LAWS

Bloomington, ILL.,, March 15.-Seek-
ing to plug up holes left by the last
Legislature in the new statewide
civil service law, the Illinois Civil Ser.
vice Reform association has launched
a preprimary campaign. A letter and
a statement of principles for signature
by the candidates for nomination for
the legislature in the primaries Of Ap-
ril next were sent to all candidates
by order of the executive committee of
the association. This material shows
that the civil service legislative pro-
gram for next winter will include bills
to extend the merit system to the
statehouse clerks and watchmen and
to the employees of the general assem-
bly, itself
The statement for the prospective
legislators is addressed to the voters
of their respective districts. The let
ter, promising to give to the public in
formation on the stand of legislative
candidates on civil service, is signed
by Charles L. Capen of this city, presi-
dent, and Herbert E. Fleming, secre.
tary, of the Illinois Civil Service Re.
form association. The statement of
principles reads as follows:
81 am in thorough accord with the
public demand for comprehensive civil
service legislation.
81 believe that experience hal prov.
ed that the civil service laws, taking
appointive Offices and places of EN-,
| ployment in the public service out OF
politics and placing them upon a bust
ness basis, promote efficiency and
economy in the public business and
more wholesome conditions in public
affairs.
Therefore hereby state that il
elected to the general assembly / will
work and vote for the enactment oi
civil service laws extending the merit
system to
Statehouse clerks and watC hmen.
Employees of the general assembly.
Attorneys in appointive positions IL
! the state service.
Employees of the municipal court oi
Chicago.
Employees of the sanitary district Of
Chicago.
l will oppose any amendments tend
ing to weaken civil service laws or tc
exempt persons now under them from
provisions of these laws, and, finally
to oppose the repeal of any of the ciyi
service laws.
| In order to aid in obtaining the hon
est and effective enforcement of the civ
il service laws | pledge myself TO vote
for an adequate appropriation for the
state civil service commission, and te
use my influence in public life despite
the pressure Of job-seekers and pat
ronage distributors to uphold thess
laws
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
5000 REFUGEES ON
WAY FROM TORREON

San Antonio, Texas, March 15.-In
the belief that a decisive battle be-
tween rebels and federals is likely
soon, and will be fought at Torreon
Mexico, 5000 refugees, mostly wom-
en- and children, are enroute here
from that place. Most of them left
on trains Wednesday.
FL Paso, Texas, March 15.-A spe-
cial to the Herald from Chihuahua
says Jiminez was taken yesterday by
aEs- advance 4aEa-of- army
consisting of 300 rebels.
The federal garrison capitulated
without Offering resistance. Sala.
zar's force sare now occupying the
town. The city is an important
point and has a population of 25,,
600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
DEATHS IN A DAY

La Crosse. Wis, March 10. - Frank
Gallup. the Oldest teacher in Wiscon.
sin in point of service, died at Gales.
vile, Wis, yesterday. He was teach.
ing his 18th term when stricken.
Philadelphia, March 15.-Miss Kath,
crime c. Biddle, aged 96, a member OF
one of the oldest Philadelphia families
and noted for her charities, is dead
During the civil war Miss Biddle acted
as nurse for soldiers at the Episcopal
hospital here.
Tampa, Fla, March 15.-Rear Ad
miral John NJ. Bowyer, retired, /!
dead.
Clinton, H., March 15.-L. r
Murphy, 65. president of the State
bank of this city and a prominent
democratic politician, is dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
KING IS TO ASSIST
ASSASSIN'S MOTHER

Rome, March 15.-Major Langes,
commander of the royal bodyguard,
wounded yesterday when Dalba, the
anarchist, attempted to assassinate
the king, is considered almost out OF
danger. Suspicion is increased that
Dalbas crime either was the conse-
quence of a plot or due to the insti-
CATION of some persons who used a
weakminded man for their own pur-
poses. The young anarchist said he
regretted the occurrence on account
of his mother. Police officials report
his mother will be assisted by the
same king whom he tried to assas-
sinate. Congratulatory telegrams
from all parts of the world were re-
ceived at the palace today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
OKLAHOMA FOR 7. R.;
DELEGATE EXPIRES

Guthrie, Okla, March 15.-At the
end of an all-night session the Okla
homa republican convention voted to
send solid delegation of 10 instruct
ed for Roosevelt to the Chicago con-
vention. Taft workers employed every
tactic to get in a commanding voice
in the proceedings. Outnumbered al
most two to one, they failed. Near
the close of the convention S. S. Deni-
son, a delegate, dropped dead. Ex-
citement resulted in apoplexy.
George c. Priestley, a Roosevelt
man, was selected national commit.
teeman. James A. Harris, a Taft
leader, retained the state chairman.
ship. Charles Hunter, whose resig.
nation from the Office of federal dis
trict clerk was requested Wednesday
by Federal Judge Cotterel, declared
if his advocacy of Roosevelt "cos
him his job he would willingly
sacrifice the position. telegram OF
appreciation of the conventions en-,
dorsement was received from Roose
welt. The convention endorsed the
preferential primary presidential
plan.
Boston, March 15.-A presidential
preference primary bill passed the
senate today and Immediately was
laid before the governor for approba
ton.
jamestown, N. D., March 15.-Sen
ator La Toilette announced today ht
would campaign in Nebraska, Ore
gon and Washington in April previ
GUS to the presidential preferenc,
primaries in those states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
Shanghai Hears of Plot
in Which Yuan Gives
Big Brlbe.
MOVEMENT FOR PEKING
Gen. Sheng Yun's Troops Re-
ported to Have MaSsacred
Number of Republicans.

Shanghai, March 15.-It was reported
here that Yuan Shi Kai and DR.. Sun
Vat Sen have been parties to plot 1t
is rumored that Yuan paid Dr. Sun ST.
100000 or more to withdraw from his
Office of provisional president so that
the way could be opened for Yuan to
take the post. The leaders of the re-
publican Indignantly repudiate the stor-
les and declare that DR.. Sun has too
much at stake to enter into any such
bargain.
MASSACRE AT TUNG KwAN.
This afternoon it was reported that
General Sheng Yum, who is advancing
on Peking at the head of an army. has
massacred a umber of republicans at
Tung Kwan. in the province of Shensi.
The general, who desires to protest
against the abdication of the throne,
has telegraphed to the empress dow
ager at Peking, asking for an audience
with her.
Rioting and looting has broken out
at Suanhwafa, about $50 miles from
Peking. Several regiments have been
sent there to suppress the disorders.
COLUMN OF 80 MEN KILLED.
Other reports say fighting has been
going on at Swatow for three days be-
tween rival detachments of troops. A
column of so men belonging to the gar
rison at Swatow has been annihilased
by troops from Waichow. Interested
persons are attempting to bring about
a compromise between he--roops.
Nothing has been received which would
indicate what the fighting is about.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
CONFERENCE OFF;
TILT COAL AGAIN
Anthracite Operators and Min
ers Fail to Arrive at an
Agreement.
BOTH SIDES STAND FIRM
President White Says There VIII Be
General Suspension of Work
Probably April 4.

New York, March 15.-The answer
of the anthracite mine workers was
submitted to the operators this after
noon. 1t contains no counter propo-
sition. 1t takes up the already re-
fused demands and gives the reasons
for making them The answer re-
iterates the original demands. Both
sides apparently are standing firm.
Retail prices of anthracite advanced
again today.
NEGOTIATIONS OFF.
"All negotiations with the anthra-
President White of the mine workers
after adjournment of the joint con-
ference. 81 look for a general sus-
pension of work April l."
''Will there be a striker" he was
asked.
The miners officials will discuss
that this afternoon"
None of the operators was willing
to talk.
DEADLOCK IN ENGLAND.
London, March 15.-Another dead
lock was reached in the coal strike
negotiations. The unemployed now
number over 100000, and the
number is increasing daily. There
are many instances of families with.
cut resources. A feeling of discon
tent is growing among the miners.
| The Northwestern and Great East
ern railroads are fitting locomotive!
to burn oil.
In Birmingham 1000 street lamp.
were cut off last night.
Coal strike negotiations havin.
been broken off, the government will
now introduce a bill establishing ;
| fixed minimum wage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
SUGAR BILL is UP FOR
FINAL CONSIDERATION

Washington, March 15.-Final
consideration OF the free sugar bill
began in the house today. A vote
will not be reached until after night
fall.
In the house today SABBATH intro
duced another workmen's compensa
tion bill and attacked the bill recon-
mended by the employers Liabilities
commission.
The house committee on interstate
commerce today decided favorably tc
report the Sims bill TO abolish the
court Of commerce BY a vote of II
TO s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
The Weather
Forecast Till z p. M. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.

Fair tonight and Saturday, colder
tonight with the lowest temperature
about 10 degrees; Saturday warmer
Temperature at a. m. 21. High
est yesterday 90, lowest last night
21.
Velocity of wind at Z a. m. 19
miles per hour.
Precipitation .S6 inch.
Relative humidity at Z p. m. "a
at a. m. SO.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
Decision Climax to Con-
ference With Secretary
Wilson.
29 YEARS AS CHEMIST
Hampered in Administration Of
His Office, Finally Resigns
No Reason Is Assigned.

Washington, March 15.-Dr. H. ".
Wiley, chief of the bureau Of chem
istry, sent his resignation TO Secre-
tary Wilson today.
Wiley's resignation came as dra-
matte climax at a conference with
Secretary Wilson today. The secre-
tary would make no statement OF the
case. No reasons were given for the
resignation. he said. II is known
Wiley has received many fiattering
offers from interests in other lines
of business, including editorial work
for housekeeping magazine.
UNHAPPY IN SURROUNDINGS.
II is known Wiley for a long time
has been in unhappy connection with
the department of agriculture. He
claimed he was hampered in the adj
ministration of his Office and harrassed
by other officials He entered the
service as chief chemist in 1888,
serving continuously ever since. At
a cabinet meeting President Taft was
informed OF Wiley's resignation by
Secretary Wilson. To newspaper
men after the cabinet meeting Will
son said: Relations between me
and Wiley have always been pleasant,
personally" He would say nothing
more.
TO KEEP Up FIGHT.
Wiley announced he would devote
the rest of his life to urging the Gre
alton OF a national health depart
ment, entirely separate from any
branch of the government serviE.
Thp=prr-1enc-- --,o1'rfy- -se11r- teT6sgfranis
broadcast TO the heads of uniyersi-
ties and colleges asking them TO rec
Cmmend a successor TO Wiley. The
president said he hoped in this way
10 get the best most available chem
ist.
REGRETTED by TAFT.
In an official statement the presi
dent expressed regret at the resigna,
ton of Wiley. and said he would be
glad II he could continue in the gov.
Crnment service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
DETECTIVE is HELD FOR
ASSAULTlNG F. M. RYAN

Indianapolis, March f5.-Robert
J. Foster, a detective of the National
Erectors' association, today was
found guilty OF assault and battery
with intent to kill Frank NJ. Ryan,
president of the Structural Iron
Workers, but judgment was withheld,
and he was bound over to the grand
jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
WOMAN LEFT $3.50, 900 BY
UNCLE WHOM SHE NURSED

Los Angeles, Cal, March Is. - Mrs
Charles Thomas of Los Angeles was
notified formally today that her uncle,
H. ]. Barnet of Bloomington, Wis,
died and willed his entire estate, val
ued at s250o00, to her. because she
nursed Barnet back to health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15

Portsmouth. England-The verdict Of
the coroner's inquest into the cause of
the death Of the officers and crew of
submarine "a g." which was sunk in
collision with the depot ship Hazard,
Feb. 2, was that the collision was en-
tirely accidental and that no blame
could be attached to anyone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrow
Sun sets 6:0T. rises 6:10; moon rises
5:31 a. m; l 81 a. m, moon In con-
junction with Venus. passing from
west to east of the planet, 334 degrees
south thereof; seen in early morning
eastward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
WOMAN Is BELIEVED
KILLED BY WOLVES

Hancock. Mich, March 15.-Parts
Of her clothing and skis on which
Mrs. Selma Hakkinen, living near
Alston. started on journey last
evening to neighboring farm were
found today. 1t is believed the wom-
an was killed and eaten by wolves.
Tracks indicating a large pack we're
seen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
POUCH WITH $4,000
STOLEN FROM TRAIN

FL Paso, Texas, March 15.-Fif-
teen thousand dollars in currency
was taken from registered mail
pouch on the Arizona and New Mex
leo railroad at Clifton. Ariz., Tues
day. The money was consigned from
Ell Paso to the Detroit Copper com
pany at Morenci, Ariz. The empty
pouch was found in a river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15

San Jose, Guatemala-Secretary OF
State Knox came ashore from the Unit
ed states cruiser Maryland and was re-
ceived by the foreign minister and the
war minister and United States Minis
ter r. S. Reynolds Hit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
Former Dakota LEGISLATOR Dead

Bismarck, n. D., March 15.-W. e.
Cochrane, pioneer of North Dakota,
one time a member of the legislature,
died of heart disease at his home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
Tobacco Breaks 3oYesr R.cord

Louisville, March 15.-AIl records for
80 years were broken in the local leaf
tobacco market. One hogshead of Bur
ley brought s45 hundred pounds and
anot er s44.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15

Dover, Dei.-Articles Of incorpora-
tion were filed here for the United
States Linen company of Chicago, Ill,
TO manufacture all kinds of wooden and
worsted cottons. silks. linen, etc In
corporators, Henry p. Crowell, Charles
w. Hess, William j. Robinson, all of
chicago, Ill. Capital stock, $3.50, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
German Aviator Loses Lie.

Berlin. March 15.-Aviator Wittee
was killed today while making a
eight in the suburb OF TeItow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
RFCRTTTTD ny TAFT,

In an official statement the presi-
dent expressed regret at the resigna-
tion Of Wiley. and said he would be
glad II he could continue in the gov
CTnment service.