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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
Man Cut With Knife.

red this morning at u: 80. Mike wiese,
q west end resident, is in s. Anthonys
hospital seriously injured, and the 20
lice are looking for his assailant a
man who is unknown TO them thus far.
Wiese is badly cut about the body and
legs, evidently with a knife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
DIfhcuIt to Secure Jury.

Bad Axe, Mich, April 6.-Owing to
widespread interest the task of secur-
ing bury to try DR.. McGregor on a
charge OF having caused the death OF
Scyrel Sparling, has proven a difficult
one Thirty OF jury panel of "A
have heen dismissed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
NEW ALBANY. IND, HAS A
FREE FARMERS MARKET

New Albany, Ind, April 6.-Let-
ters are being received today by
3 1000 farmers within 25 mile radius
of New Albany advising them of the
city's free market Farmers we're
informed they could back their wag-
ons against any curb in the city and
sell their produce without submitting
IN tax.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
Terrific Rush Follows the
Breaking of the Reel
foot Embankment.
RESCUING PARTIES OUT
Mighty Wall of Water Sweeping
All Before lt-SuppIieS
Sent by Cities.

Washington, April 6.-After
a talk with the president today,
Major General Wood predicted
over forty thousand persons
will be made homeless and ten
thousand others will have to be
fed as a result of the floods.
Troops will be sent to preserve
order and assist in the distribu-
ton of supplies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
Many Americans Stranded
in Mexico, Some of
Them in Want.
RED CROSS RESPONDS
Sends ST 800 for Relief; ParraII
Again Falls Into Hands of
Rebels.

Washington, D. c.. April 6.-There
are 211 Americans stranded some of
them in absolute want, in Vera Cruz,
on the east coast of Mexico, in MAJ.
zanillo, in the interior of the state of
Jalisco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
Kaufman Tragedy in Chi
cago Followed by Big
Damage Action.
BAR ROOMS BLAMED
Total of $4,000 Asked of
Proprietors of Three Bars
Frequented by Men.

Chicago, April Six suits based on
the Illinois dramshop law asking $175,-
600 damages from three Chicago sa-
loon keepers and the owners of their
buildings were filed in the circuit court
yesterday. These are the actions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
MEN RELEASE HOLD.

The attention of the men was dis
tracted for a moment and they both
relaxed their grip upon the ladder,
which at once began to slide rapidly
towards the ground. The men imme-
diately renewed their hold, but the
ladder had attained such a moment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
Chicago Jury Reaches a
Verdict After 7 Hours
DeIiberation.
SUIT WAS FOR 100000
Expelled From University, Stu
dent Seeks VindiCation of
Her Character.

Chicago, April 6.-The Jury IN the
case of Miss Esther Mercy, in SLAM
der suit against Miss Talbot, dean of
women at the University of Chicago,
for $4,000 damages, this morning
returned a verdict giving the plain
tiff judgment for S2,5OO. A sealed
verdict was returned at 10 this morn
ing. The jury deliberated seven hours
yesterday.
vINDICATIoN SOUGHT.
"Of course l am satisfied with the
verdict" said Miss Mercy. 81 would
have been satisfied with any kind of
a judgment as long as it vindicated
me, which this verdict did" Miss
Mercy sat with Warren Reynolds, her
fiance, and her mother.
OVER BUNCH OF AIGRETrEs.
The sensational slander suit had its
inception in the disappearance of a
bunch of aigrettes from a $3.50 hat
owned by Miss Mercy while she was
living at the home OF a relative of
Dean Albion Small of the University
of Chicago and attending that insti-
tuition as student. Miss Mercy al
legged that when she reported the loss
she was threatened with arrest If she
made the matter public.
! CHARACTER ATTACKED.
Later she was expelled from the
university by Dean Talhat--after a
stormy interview, in the course of
which the student says the official
made remarks rejecting on her char
acter. Miss Talbot denied the charge
and declared Miss Mercy was expelled
because her veracity was brought into
question.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
.erpoNouIcAI EvENrs

county, IN Kentucky, and Lake coun-
ty, Tenn. Reelfoot lake, into which
the food is pouring. is going over its
banks into Obion county, and in turn
the Obion river is taking up the over
flow and carrying 1t back to the Miss
issippi.
TWO CHILDREN LOST.
Tiptonville. Tenn, April 6.-Hun-
dreds of refugees in the flooded Reel
foot lake territory gathered in
Ridgeley this morning. Whether the
racing food caught many persons in
the lowlands as they scurried for high
ground last night has not been de-
termined. 1t is reported two chill
dren refugees lost their lives. Prac-
tically all livestock in the lowlands
of axe county was drowned.
300 SQUARE MILES SUBMERGED.
1t is estimated 500 square miles of
territory in northwestern Tennessee
is wholly or in part submerged. The
villages of Hathaway, Reelfoot and
Bessie, in Lake county, entirely under
water, have been deserted by inhabi.
/ tants. Comparatively few houses
were swept away. The first refugees
arrived this morning in boats riding
the crest of the food. The number of
/ homeless here is 500. There are 4O0
refugees at Ridgely. Shelter has been
provided in both towns.
"a FEET AT CAIRO.
Cairo, April "a rise of four
tenths of a foot during the nigh
brought the river up to "a feet thi
morning, the greatest height that wa
!, predicted for Cairo. The levees re
main firm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
FIX NO BLAME FOR
PHOENIX'S DEATH
insufficient Evidence Secured
to Show Who the Muir
derer Is.
six WITNESSES TESTIFY
Two Score of Men Examined in Eff
fort to Learn by Whose Hand
Negro Was Killed.

Hours of investigation, during
which time two score Of witnesses
were examined, gave Coroner John
Roses jury in the Rufus Phoenix
case only enough evidence to return
verdict that Rufus Phoenix came
to his death from gunshot wounds,
inflicted in manner unknown to mem
bers Of the jury. Late yesterday af-
ternoon the verdict was returned af-
ter short deliberation, following the
six additional witnesses. All the
light that was shed on the case by
these witnesses, was to corroborate
the statements of the dozens of men
who had testified previous to yes
terday afternoon. Walter Burgess
the only white witness of the day,
stated something in regard to a quar-
rel which he had overheard, but as
he could give no names or identify
any of the participants in the quarrel
his evidence was valueless.
MANY WITNESSES CALLED.
The jury which was impannelet
last Sunday evening, about "a hours
after the murder, worked Sunday anC
Monday evenings, continued it's hear
ings till Wednesday and had two
more sessions yesterday. Soldiers
who raided the Lincoln club las
Saturday night and negroes who were
arrested following the raid, were
principal witnesses. The negroes ar,
still in the county bastile, awaitini
Wednesday when they will be releas
ed after having served 10 day sen
tences on charges of disorderly con
duct.
REVIEW OF RAID.
Last Saturday night shortly befor
I12 o'clock, members of company
went to the Lincoln club, caught sew
ieral negroes shooting craps and line
them up against the wall. While re
were sought, the ne
groes took advantage of the absenc
of a guard and made hurried exit
through windows and doors. A
were arrested later. Phoenix, accort
ing to the negroes was among thos
who escaped. That was the las
seen of him, alive, according to thei
testimony. A shot was fired shortl
after the raid. The soldiers say
was a signal fired into the air. Th
negroes declare it must have been tn
shot which killed Phoenix. Proof {
the latter statement cannot be haC
The death of the negro will probabl
go down into the annals of polio
court record as one of the unsolve
mysteries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

The American Red Cross today dis
patched $500 to the American con-
suls in those places TO aid in their re-
lief. The Red Cross says it probably
will be necessary TO issue a national
appeal for aid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
REBELS AGAIN WIN PARRAL.

Jimenez, Mex, April 6.-Parral fell
into the hands of the rebels today.
The numbers of the enemy which
looked so large to General Campo in
the hour of his defeat proved to be a
force of only 700.
They escaped last night, leaving be-
hind them rapid fire gun and a NOR
tar, previously captured from the Lib,
erals.
FEDERALS RETREAT To MAPIMI
1t developed that Generals Villa and
Urbina, the federal commanders
fought alone on Tuesday when they
routed Campo.
They are believed to have retreated
to Mapini, where the main fedora
forces are said to be mobilizing.
The wires to Ell Paso were restored
this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

Hickman. Ky, April Ga rescu-
ing party of 20 picked men with 2
boats left here today 10 take off many
persons said TO be marooned on house
tops, moored RATS and tree tops in
the Reelfoot section. No definite
news OF loss Of life was received. The
water now covers the country 10
miles wide and so miles in length.
This, it is believed, will be greatly
increased before night
OUTSIDE WORLD RESPONDS.
Flood refugees in this water-bur-
dened town had cause for cheer last
night when the outside world began
TO respond TO appeals Tor help. One
check for $1,000 came from Louis
vile, Mayfeld sent several carloads
OF bedding and clothing and three
wagon loads of provisions. Bedding
was received -froLA-F' ultos.- Union City
and Woodland Mills Tents have
been stretched on the grounds Of the
Carnegie library ana the open fields
for refugees. Strict order is main
tained. All supplies are being ap-
portloned Systematically.
DESPERATE AT MEMPHIS.
Memphis, April 6.-"The situation
IS desperate, but we still are hope
full. President KillOugh of ST.
Francis levee board
1T is extremely serious, but If the
weather continues favorable we may
be able TO prevent 'crevasses. Ma
jor Clarke S. S. Smith, L. S. A.. corps
engL>>ers.
This is the Mississippi food situa
tion as reviewed by men directing the
fight from the Missouri state line tc
the mouth OF the White river in Ar.
kansas. That stretch of levee IL
bearing the brunt OF the battle with
the waterway today.
RIVER RISING RAPIDLY.
Except the Reelfoot embankment
which broke yesterday. all the mali
leyees were holding this morning, but
each hour the situation grows more
critical. The river is rising faster
than superficial earthworks can b,
constructed. Golden Lake, so miles
north OF Memphis; Pecan Point. in
the same vicinity; Lambethville
Mound City, Hollybush. Ark. anC
White river front are regarded al
Joints In immediate peril.
breach WIDENING.
A dispatch from Hickman. Ky, re
h.. H.. II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

Congressman Lafferty, of Oregon.
who got into trouble not long ago by
writing lote 10 a Washington girl
whom he did not know, trying to
make an engagement. Is soon 70 be
up for reelection. and has Issued a
statement defending his act He
says he did only what any other
unmarried man would have done, and
that there was no harm intended in
his note.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

necessary to place the ladder almost
directly upward. Two of the barn
men were holding the ladder, which
was pitched in the middle of the side
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

Paris-A series of diplomatic chang
es is being considered by the ministry
Of foreign affairs, according to the FL
caro-. 1t is possible that Jules J. JUS
serand, at present ambassador at
Washington. Will be transferred TO
Madrid and that Antony Vladisloas
Klobukawski. minister at Brussels,
will be sent to Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
RIVER RISING RAPIDLY.
HREACH WIDENING.

A dispatch from Hickman. Ky, re-
ports the breach in the Reelfoot
levee is growing wider. A mighty
wall Of water is sweeping all before
IL in its mad race through Fulton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

Vancouver, B. C.-The liner Maku-
ra, now en- route to Australia, was
ordered TO call at Tanning island to
pick up a party of shipwrecked sail
ors, according to advices received
here. The vessel is believed to have
been a British sailing ship which en-
countered a hurricane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

Paris-The residence OF Senor Sc
bastian Mier, former Mexican minister
to France. was robbed. Thieves OBJ
tanned jewels valued at $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

Tokio-Leutenant General Baron
Uyehara. commander of the 14th divi-
sion at Utsunamiya, was appointed war
minister, in succession TO Lieutenant
General Shiaroku Ishimoto, who died
April 2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
The Weather

Forecast Till z p. NJ. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island. Davenport. Moline,
and Vicinity.
Unsettled weather tonight and
Sunday, much cooler tonight with the
lowest temperature slightly above the
freezing point. Sunday cooler.
Temperature at a. m 62. High
est yesterday 73, lowest last night
60.
Velocity of wind at Z a. m. Il
miles per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at Z p. m. 81
at Z a. N. ~.
Stage OF water IL, rise Of 2 IL
last "a hours.
J. N. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
(From noon today to noon tomorrow
Sun sets $50. rises 5:33. Evening
stars: Mercury, Mars. Saturn. Morn
ing stars: Venus Jupiter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

Henry Phipps. ST.. OF Pittsbury and
New York. has decided all his Pitts
burg realty holdings. worth 10000 600,
20 his three sons. John. Henry and
Howard. all Of Nassau county. ". Y.
A month ago he gave his sons S3.-
10000 worth OF Chicago real estate.
John and Henry have mansions OF
their own on Long Island that are
as imposing as that Of their father
IN New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

Washington-Dr. Huebner, profes-
sor of insurance at the University of
Pennsylvania, was selected by the
house merchant marine committee to
assist IN preparing the investigation
Of the shipping trust"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
"a FEET AT CAIRO.
WIRE SPARKS

Madrid-General Porfrio Diaz, ex-
president of Mexico, continues TO be
the recipient of marked honors here.
At the Good Friday religious services
a special tribune beside that of King
Alfonso was provided for the former
Mexican executive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

Philadelphia-The American Associ.
etion of Pathologists and Bacteriolo-
gists elected Professor Herbert L.
Williams Of the University Of Buffalo
as president and Professor z. R. Le-
count Of the University OF Chicago as
q councillor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-27

ALTHOUGH it makes no prctcnsion what
n ever. there is tremendously important
article in our next SUNDAY MAGAZINE. In fact,
,, mich, r.ad i in the liph, of highly interest
Inc social news. inasmuch as it contains many
,o,,cs Of the rich and socially prominent folk
Who have been ous,cd from dominant leader
shin in New York society 10y young folk who
are supposed still 70 be within the age where
thcv should be seen and no, heard.
The revolt OF the Young people took place
last winter Thcv have succeeded in COM
Tictor,. notwithstanding social rules and rcgula-
lions that have been reEgiously observed for
bsIi . crTtyrv For one thing. they substituted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-27
AGENTS WANTED

SEND NANEs AND ADDRESSES OF TEN
friends and fver five cents in stamps will send return
nail valuable fountain pen Reference: C,zens Savings
Bank, Washing d c. Agents wanted American
Mailing List Ass cation, Room 4o4, District National Bank
Building, Wasaru.a, D. C.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-27
CORPORATIONS

INCORPORA F. YOUR BUSINESS IN ARIZONA.
least Cost Transact business keep books anywheTe Tres
dent S'oddarC Secretary Of Arizona Free Laws
Bylaws and } rms Reference: Any Bank IN Arizona,
soddard Incorporating Company, Box Goo, Phoenix, Arizona
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-27
THE GREAT COURT

shall ever be put in such a position that as
soon as | enter a courtroom, the Judge on
the bench can know before open my mouth
whom | represent. am q sworn officer Of the
court, and, no less than the court, am an agent
to help in awarding justice. Moreover, in
order to preserve the ideals Of my profession,
! must preserve my independence. If all my
mind and work can be demanded by one
client, my natural, human tendency is to tell
that client what he wants to be told, and, if my
mind is so influenced, it is not so valuable as
it would be if it were free and untrammclcd.
Here is another consideration. If | repre-
sent a corporation because | have stock in
it, ! cease TO be a lawyer and Immediately
become piece of COmmCrCiaism, a section
of machinery used for making money. de-
wise the system on which that corporation
shall work, and, if it is taken into court, am
handicapped in representing it because, per-
force, | am defending and explaining my
own ideas and creations. | am in the po-
SitiOn of a physician who attempts to operate
on his own child.
This custom of lawyers becoming business
men and promoters rather than attorneys
and CounScllorS is losing its vogue. SO far as
it is concerned, better days are already upon
us. But, granting even this, the greatest
shortening our profession yet has today is
its lack of independence. We are gradually
fighting against it and overcoming it; but
not until this spirit OF commcrcialism is en-
tirclv wiped out shall we be utterly free
from blame. Our ideal is to work for both
men and mankind, and we can DO this only
by preserving continually our position as the
Great Court, a court where advice comes from
an unbiased mind and counsel flows from
a fearless soul The professional promoter
is not the best lawyer. The man who serves
entirely one client has not the Clcarcst brain.
7 HAVE admitted and pointed out the
shortcomings OF the law; but they are
far outwcighci by its virtues and value.
Take only the question Of wills There are
wrapped up in these documents, the last
messages from the grave, more opportunl-
ties for strife and litigation than the world
dreams of, and, while the newspapers secure
plenty of material from the attempts 10
break wills, they would have to put on extra
pages if attorneys yielded 10 every request
made to them that these tcStamentS be
dragged into the open light OF the courts.
The reasons why men think they should
20 to law are sometimes amazing, sometimes
absurd. And in all such cases the lawyer IS
the bulwark that stands between angry or
unreasonable men and the fierce glare OF
publicity Of the courts The disputed Ioca-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-27
AND BACK WITH LUCILLE i

L one u 'nU-r Shorty McIAbc "|"T.. |I"|
go 20 prove how interesting that ioyou. Helper
on-,hc-Way can be. even when be- isn't a. 10.
very best, He makes You feel tina, you would
go a long way 20 meet Professor Smi,cy, and
nearly as far 20 avoid Lucille. All 'ho while his
humor bubbles ioyously and the wisdom a. MN
rr,sg,s fear Of avordupuis, Shorty observes:
1T ism, the pounds that count: it's the dis
position" And that applies 20 never so many
things; magazine, for instance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-27
Continued from page Z

ton OF a fence, the entertainments Of chick
ems on a front yard the position Of comma
in a will, the amount Of five dollars in ali
mony,-all such things are settled again and
again with calming words in the quiet Of an
office rather than in open court. OF course, in
dealing with all these matters a lawyer be-
comes the secret vault in which rcpOsc the
private and personal histories Of the ind
viduals OF his community. And, because 50
much trouble and woe can come from max
ing public such matters, he IS forced 10 be
the arbitrator and pcacemakcr
Sometimes these things are presented in a
practical and humorous way. ! remember
a case once had before a Circuit Judge. 1t
was set for trial in the afternoon. The OPP
posing counsel and | went 10 the Judge and
told him that, if he would give us twenty
four hours longer, We thought we could set
tie the thing among ourselves.
"Thc last time | had TO DO with such a
case, said his Honor, "thc lawyers went out
and played a game Of poker to decide the
matter. Why don't you gentlemen do the
same thing?7
| was then and have always been a miscr-
able poker player; but knew the excellence
of the Judge in that particular game.
Judge, | said, I'll do that if you'll take
my hand
T HAVE tried to convince you that there is
in the practice OF law an element OF TO
nance and mystery that the public seldom
senses. 1t is the kindly profession OF com
forting in secret those who gricvc OF saving
pride from needless humiliation, and OF
strengthening the weak. But what | want
to emphasize is the greatness Of the work,
the answering consciousness OF your
lawyers. They have you at their mercy be
cause they possess your secrets. They may
impovcrish you because, if they desired,
they could employ turns Of litigation that
would keep you almost indefinitely in the
courts But the life Of each reputable lawyer
is the story Of integrity, Of mercy, and OF
condolences unproiancd.
To the young man who is beginning the
study or practice Of law, have this to say:
To achieve success, YOU will have TO travel
steep and thornv path. But the goal will
be worth the trials Of the journey. And, as
a result Of your labors, you will be convinced
that your profession has no superior in the
activities Of men for promoting peace and
furthcring the happincss Of the world There
are in the law, as in other walks Of life, I'M
worthy men; but they are speedily OBJ
scurcd and dcspisci. And your profession
is so high that it cannot be dcbascd by evil
individuals.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-11-28
many OFFICIAL
CHANGES IN N. s "


ROANOKE, YA--- speciai-~--
Following arc the contemplated
cssa<Ecs tn the officia. lie OF tie
norfolk and Wcslern: l. Il. john
son. president. becomes chairnrafa
OF the board OF directors; n. ~.
Mnhcr. formcriy Nlce nrcsideE.
and geneFai manager, VIII be sice
president IN charge OF the oper-
aunE department. A. G. Needles.
now general superintendent. Il TO
DC promoted 20 general manager.
". a. k<iton, superintendent of
Ncrfolk division. az Crewe. will
succeed Mr. Needles as general
superintendcnt OF the Eastern
general division; r. A. Blake, su-
perintendent Of the Shenandoah
division. succeeds Mr.. Riton: y.
-. HeSton. tKaiRnasfer. Radford
division. succeeds blr. Blake; y.
II. GooCykoon(x, assistant train
master, Norfolk division. succeeds
Heston; w. ,. jerks, super
ifltendent Pocahontas division.
who VIII be made general
superintendent OF Western gen
erel division; n. c. Weller.
trainmasser, Pocahonfas division,
VIII succeed jerks; George
-. Turkey, trainmasfer, Shenan-
doah division, Win be transferred
TO Scicto dkvision, and Rufus May,
trainmaster, pocaifontaa division.
VIII succeed Turiey.