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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

mean, and do mean, prominently
healthy growth in and toward that
which stands for strong, fine, noble
manhood and womanhood
To bring this about, first of all,
and perhaps most of al, there should
be a body of teachers filled with a
clear sense of the responsibility of
their mission. They must know that
they are called not simply to impart
book knowledge, but that their most
sacred work is to lead those in their
charge toward the highest ideals and
aims, to help them to gain a clear
understanding of their duties and
privileges as members of the great
human family and of this magnificent
commonwealth; for good citizenship is
built only on good individual charac-
ter.
This has been the main thought of
the majority of the teachers of the
Rock Island schools, believe, encour-
aged and developed by the superin-
tendents and boards of education.
Many in our city know much of the
school work of the past 25 or 80 years.
Many of our citizens have been pupils,
or in other ways have come in close
touch with the work done here and
gladly testify to the faithful and ex-
cellent work done by the teachers.
Among those most lovingly remem-
bered for long years of intelligent,
unselfish work is S. S. Kemble, who
began his school work here in 1874;
was principal of No. school for six
years, and of the high school one year
He became superintendent of schools
in 1881. For IA years he was the
kind friend and wise advisor of teach
ers and pupils. All remember him
with pleasure He is still associated
with the school work as clerk of the
board of education.
A number of faithful teachers, af-
ter years of efficient work have left
their labors here for other life and
work in the great beyond. But their
influence is still felt, and acknowl-
edged in the lives OF the many who
were their pupils.
Miss Anna Kirkpatrick, for many
years the intelligent, faithful princi.
pal of the Irving school, is one OF
that number, but to many in our city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

lated in 1909 that a larger school
hui ding was needed and in the fall of
that year contract was let to Collins
Bros. TO erect modern, eight-room
fire proof school building at a cost
Of about $4,000
The plans drawn by Architect TO-
z. Cervin secured for this building
number of features somewhat ont
q the ordinary line of grammar
school buildings. In the basement is
a large gymnasium. room to bN
equipped for manual training and a
furnace room. In an addition to the
south end are the laboratories on the
ground floor, with principals Office,
class room, supply store room,
and a fully equipped bath room on
the second floor There are eight
large school rooms in the main part
Of the building. The hall floors and
sta.rways are Of cement.
The building is fully wired anG li--su
with electric lights. The au;omaUir
heating and yentilating system is the
best obtainable but perhaps the most
notable feature, aside from its being
so thoroughly fire proof, is that by
means of sliding partitions. TWO roor-.
and the upper hall can be mace into
a large auditorium.
The building stands as a substantis,
monument to the builders and those
who planned IT, and it is the pride of
the people and the children in the
Gistrict.
The formal opening Of this building
was marked by special exercises Feb.
i, 1911. Five rooms were then in
use
At the opening of the present school
year seven of the eight rooms were
needed and the following is the pres.
mt corps Of teachers: Dora z. New.
ton. principal; Nina +. Foote. Edna
NJ. Mccarthy, Florence Andrews
Dorothy Peasants, Anna T. Bromley
Clara NJ. Grandin and Helen Pryce
The present enrolment is 276 pupils
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

PLANS for an additional school dis
GIct to be known as district NJ 3,
se.e laid Sept. 10, 1856, when ar
fangements were made at a regular
session OF the board for the purchase
~ block Il in Bailey Davenports
Fourth addition to Rock Island.
This plat Of ground lay between
Sixth and Seventh streets. and be-
tween Eleventh aud Tive fth avenues.
The amount paid Tor the block WAS
$4,000.
At first twOroOm. ona-stOry frame
school building was decided on and
the contract FOR the same was let
70 John Konosky. but before the build
ing was well under way, the plans
were changed by the board and a two
story, four-room frame building was
authorized, the contractor to receive
$4,000.
In January, 1896. two Of the rooms
were opened for primary grades The
Misses Anna Bennett and Dora Hartz
were the first teachers assigned in
buAAAAtb NJ y.
In September, 1896, the entire build.
ing was needed to relieve crowded
conditions in adjoining districts and
Miss Nina Bowen was given the prin-
cipalship. She continued in charge
until the winter OF 1899, when failing
health made 1t necessary for her 10
give up school work Jan. II. 1898, by
action Of the board, the name of this
school was changed from No. to
Grant school.
In the early part Of the year 1900,
after Miss Bowen's death, Miss Dora
J.. Newton was made principal of the
school.
Through the pushing OF business
interests in the manufacturing line.
this southwest section Of the city be-
tame one OF factory districts and the
building OF homes nearby began 20
increase rapidly.
The district was so thickly popu.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

a large playground for the pupils.
That the children thoroughly ap
preciate and enjoy the beauty Of the
school and its surroundings is shown
by the pride they take in caring for it.
The first school erected in 1880 was
known as No. and when the main
structure was erected in 1891, and had
been used for some time it was
thought advisable to change the name
chose as its name Longfellow. One
of the eighth grade boys was asked
to write to Longfel-ow's daughter and
tell her that the school was to be
named Longfellow in honor Of her
father. She answered, and the let
ter was read to the pupils. who cheer
ed and cheered again and again, be-
cause they felt it such an honor to
hear directly from the daughter OF
one of the greatest American poets.
The children who participated in the
exercises that afternoon and listened
to the words of encouragement Miss
Longfeilow gave them, still hold the
name 'Iongfellow" dear to their
hearts.
The II rooms of the building have
an enrolment of over 400, there being
PIG boys and 1874 girls. The building
will readily accommodate 500 pupils
Located as it is in one of the better
residence districts of the city the
the school has enrolled class of pu-
pills, who are naturally intelligent and
Of quick perception. This condition,
coupled with the high quality Of the
teaching corps of the school results
in first class work being accomplish
ed in all departments.
Those who have been principals in
the Longfellow school since its found
ing are:
Eta Mcdonald (now Mrs. Eta
Wakefield, teacher at Eugene Field,
1SS0-1SS2.
Ella NJ. Carey, part of 1882.
Laura Hill, 1SS2-1SS4
Eta Mcdonald, 1SS4-1SS9.
NJ. J. Wilson, 1SS9-1s9O.
Sarah Johnston, 1s90-1S92.
Laura Hill, 1892 1898.
Ida w. Lundy, 1855.
The present teachers are: Edna I.
Ellis. Mary S. Dewey, Dacie Williams,
Minnie Frederick. Bessie Olson. Sigma
| Brodine, Ethel Carter, Helen Lafferty,
Amelia Trenkenschuh, Fannie Inglis,
! Sue c. Lee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

The Longfellow school located on
Seventh avenue, between Forty-hrst
and Forty-second streets. is a 7-room
building, having in addition to the ID
school rooms, a manual training de-
partment. a domestic science depart
nent, a gymnasium and a principals
Office.
The main structure of the building
was erected in 1891, the contract be-
ing let to c. ]. Schriener for 1900.
In 1910 the building became so over
crowded that it was necessary to use
the corridors as classrooms and the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
REYNOLDS SCHOOL IN
DRURY PRIZE WINNER

In 1911 Judge c. !. Searie offered a
prize for the school in Rock Island
county having the neatest exterior ap-
pearance, and It was captured by the
Reynolds school in Drury township.
Miss Emma Anderson, the teacher, had
been in the employ Of the district four
or FIVE years. The directors Of the
district are Burnett Reynolds, NJ. G..
Stewart and William Colberg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
A Definition.

pa said Willie. what Is a geniusy'
"A genius. my son" said MT Know
itnll. as n man who can't collect
enough OF what the world owes him 10
pay what he owes r. the community in
which be lives "-Harper's Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
TEACHERS WHOM WE ALL KNOW

tThe following tribute has been pre-
pared by Miss Mary Platt, for many
years principal of Lincoln school She
gave up her work last March, after
mere than 40 years of efficient, faith
full work in the city schools. to enjoy
a well earned rest. Her life has touched
thousands of young lives with encour-
agement and help with an influence
that has moulded life and character
Editors Note.)
A history of the Rock Island public
schools is really history of that de-
partment of this city's life and work
which has done most to promote its
growth intellectually, morally and in
deed in all that tends toward real
prosperity. Good schools should
The Washington times., 1912-09-16
TO FILE BRIEF IN
TENLEYTOWN FIGHT
OVER CAR SERVICE
Action Today Brings Long
Contest for Through Ride
Nearer End.

The nllng of brief in the Tenleytown
through-car service case by II. II. Nc
Neill, attorney for the plaintiffs, tomor-
row, will bring one step nearer con-
clusion the long contest for a through
ride downtown by Cleveland Park and
Tenleytown residents. The case began
last May, and hearings were held at
intervals throughout the summer by
the District Electric Railway Commits
sion. which has ordered the defendants
70 file their reply brief by October /.
Mr. McNeill gets ten days after that
date to answer the street railway COM
panies. The Washington Railway and
Electric Company Is the principal de-
fendant In the case. The Tenleytown
company, which the other line controls.
has also appealed by counsel In the case
When briefs have been submitted the
case will be sent to the Interstate Com
merce Commission by the District Elec-
trio Commission, and oral arguments
will be made to the superior body. A
decision should be reached and given
out by November Is, according to the
general expectation.
The Washington times., 1912-09-16
GOMPERS ASSERTS
LABOR FINDS WORST
ENEMY IN CAPITAL
A. F. of L. Head Makes Pep
perry Address.at Session of
Carpenters Union.

Declaring that nowhere was thene
such a relentless, brutal, and powerful
influence brought against organized Ia
Dor as In the Capital city OF the United
States Samuel Gompers, president of
the American Federation OF Labor, to-
day delivered a peppery address 10 the
900 delegates to the United 81 otherhood
OF Carpenters and Joiners Of America,
In session at the National Rifles Armory
In @ street northwest.
While Mr.. Gompers did not mention
the name of Justice Wright, II could
plainly be- seen that he was referring
to the recent action Of the District Su-
preme Court in sentencing himself,
John Mitchell and Frank Morrison to
jail sentences In the famous contempt
case.
Mr.. Gompers also stirred his hearers
when he declared that nowhere in the
world was corporate wealth more pow
that many conditions possibly would be
bettered if the citizens of Washington
had representation in Congress.
capt; James F. oyster president OF
the delegates. During the course OF
his address he said that the District OF
Columbia should have representation in
Congress. Mr.. Oyster was greeted with
tried 70 be carpenter. and that his
grandfather before him was one.
"Congressmen give US very little atten-
ton here because we have no repre-
sentation in Congress- said Captain
Oyster. III the members of the
brotherhood went to the Capitol to see
their Congressman they would be given
hearing much quicker than a commit
tee OF citizens from the Capital going to
ask something for the city" Captain
oyster praised the Commissioners and
said they were doing all they could to
want.
Mr. Gompers said he agreed with Cap
tain Oyster In that Washington should
nave representation in Congress-, but
dinered with him when it came to the
present system of government.
do not mean to cast any reflection
on the Commissioners as men," said Mr..
Gompers. No man, however. is good
enough to rule the public without the
people themselves having some right to
say who he shall be. The power Of
the vote is the safety of the Govern
be some form Of self-government in the
District of Columbia
Other speakers at the opening session
OF the Brotherhood were: Dr. William
Iindall, who spoke on behalf Of the
commissioners. John p. Colpoys. who
the Central Labor Union; Gabriel Ed
monston. first president OF the Brother
hood, who opened the session with an
address Of welcome; Thomas Grant,
secretary of the Chamber of Com
merce, and Former Mayor Mccarthy,
Beginning tomorrow all sessions of
the brotherhood will be executive. A
resolution will be introduced before the
convention closes asking the delegates
10 1ndorse the movement now in full
swing for suffrage for the District
The Washington times., 1912-09-16
DRINKS RAVAGES
CAUSE DEATH OF
Y FATHER AND SON
Wife and Mother of Victims
at the Point of
y Death.

How death cheated the law of two
unfortunates who fell into Its meshes
and was narrowly foiled In taking the
life OF a third as Its toll was recited In
the District branch of the Police Court
today with the announcement that John
Hooper, ffty-seven years old. and his
son James, twenty-five years OF age.
who were to be arraigned on a charge
of drunkenness, had succumbed to the
ravages of alcohol Carrie s. Hooper,
wife and mother OF the victims, who
similar charge, is lying at the point OF
death at the Washington Asylum Hos
pital She has only slight chance to
recover.
early Saturday morning after a night
In a cell at the Fifth precinct station,
the mother, father, and son presented
such pitiable spectacle as the result
Of the strong drink in which they had
been indulging for days, that the court
treatment. As they stood awaiting their
turn for trial the Hoopers emitted groan
after groan and shook as II suffering
from palsy.
Judge Muilowny. sitting on the bench
a. score of feet away from the trio.
was attracted by the pathetic sight or
the mother father. and son. cringingly
hanging on each other for support. He
ordered Probation Officer MasAe to
first investigate the case, and on the
recommendation OF that officer ordered
that the Hoopers be sent to the WASH
ington Asylum Hospital.
When the hospital was reached the
three unfortunates had developed seri-
Gus cases of delirium tremens. Despite
efforts of the physicians the condition
of all three patients steadily grew
worse. Young Hooper died at s O. clock
Saturday afternoon. while his father
expired about $50 o'clock Saturday
night. The mother rallied later.
The Hoopers were taken into custody
Friday night by Policeman Warfieid, Of
the Fifth precinct station. who lived
Sixth and Seventh streets southeast
Warfield and other policemen and
neighbors were In court to testify that
the three victims OF alcohol had been
drinking heavily for several weeks.
The Washington times., 1912-09-16
Stomach Gone Bad
Sour, Classy, Upset?
"Pape's Diapepsin' Cures Indiges-
'tion, Gas, Heartburn or Dys-
pepsia in FIVE minutes.

Time IT! In FIVE minutes all stomach
distress will go. No indigestion. heart
burn, sourness of be,cning OF gas, acid.
or eructations OF ;indigested food. no
dizziness. bloating, foul breath or head
ache.
Pape's Diapepsin Is noted for it's specd
In regulating upset stoma Ems. IL IL the
surest. quickest, and most certain rem
edy in the whole world. and besides 4 is
harmless
Millions of men and women now eat
their fayorite foods without fear--thry
know now 1t is needless to have bad
stomach. ..
Please. for your sake. get large
ffty-cent case of Pape's Dinpepsil from
any drug store and put your sto;nach
right. Don't keep on being miserable
life 10 too short-you are not here long,
so make your stay agreeable. Eat
what YOU like and dig eSt IT.; enjoy IL.
without dread OF rebellion in the stom-
ach.
Dlapepsin belongs in your home any
way. 1t should be kept mandy. should
one OF the family. eat something whi'h
doesn't agree with them or in case OF
an attack of indigestion, dysrepsia gas
tritis. or stomach derangeinent ut day.
time or during the night 1t Is thsre To
give the quickest. surest relief known
The Washington times., 1912-09-16
PLANS TO TAKE
REBEL LEADER
IN FEW HOURS
General Steever Reports
Younger Orozco Is Seek
ing Refuge in Texas.
CONTINUED from First PaSe.l

siasm from the people. The general at
mosphere of business was In sharp con-
trast to the lively customs in the past.
Even the ringing Of the liberty bell at
the national palace shortly before mid
night brought no cheer from the thou
sands jammed In the streets.
Hundreds of rurales and mounted
police we're constantly on duty. Every
street where an outbreak was deemed
likely was under heavy patrol
Hundreds of picked troops were en-
camped on the grounds Of the National
Palace, while other hundreds were sta
TONED inside of the building. Madero's
personal quarters were like an armed
camp. Artillerymen lolled upon the roof
beneath an awning and smoked cigar
cites while they waited for the expected
attack, which was to be q signal for
a volley into the crowds In the streets
and upon the lawn below.
Leaders Of the Catholic party gathered
and talked with great bitterness Of the
action Of the government party on Sat
urday night In refusing to permit Gar
cia, the leader of the Catholic pafty.
to take his seat in the chamoer Of de-
nuties Notwithstanding the fact that
legal
Many Independents Joined the Cleri-
calls In making a common cause against
Maderos party. Through the evening
extra editions OF the newspapers telling
of the arrest of Pascual Orozco by
United States authorities near Preside,
Tex, were sold on the streets.
Ell PASO, Sept. 16.-Fightins Is still
going on between insurrectos and fed
erals at otfinaso. Mexico, according to
information received here by United
States army authorities. Following the
capture of the town by $50 federals un-
der Col Manuel Landa, the insurgents
made a long-range attack. but. without
artillery were unable to retake the
town. -.a
General Steever. commander of the
department of Texas, sent word to Pre-
sido, Tex, which is just across the line
from Otfinago. for the United States
soldiers on patrol there to exercise the
most rigid precautions against neutral
ity violations.
1t Is feared there that the arrest Of
Pascual OroZco, sr. father of the in
surgent general, and of Col. Pablo
Orozco, against whom a warrant was
issued while the rebels held Juarez,
charging him with neutrality violations.
will further inhame the Mexicans
against Americana. and further. jeopar-
die American lives and interests south
of the border.
The Washington times., 1912-09-16
Wils Move Tomorrow.

The Division of Statistics of the In
terstate Commerce Commission, under
Chief Statistician W. ]. Meyers, will
begin moving tomorrow into the new
quarters provided for the commission
by the erection OF a new building on F
street. next door to the present build
ingf. Two OF the upper floors of this
new building are ready for occupancy
now. although much work remains be-
low. Today was originally set for the
first moving.
The Washington times., 1912-09-16
Arrested for Killing Wife;
Claims II Was Accident

SOUTH BETHLEHEM. Pa, Sept. ls.--
Nelson Thompson, proprietor OF a
boarding house, was arrested by the
local police following the shooting to-
day OF his wife. who Is believed to be
dying In the hospital Thompson admits
the shooting. but declares It was accl-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-07-20

have contributed to the success OF une
school among students has been their
willingness and ability to do well
whatever task to which they are as
signed A glance at the buildings and
campus in their neatness and inviting
appearance will verify this statement.
Progress along all lines marks the
work of the school year 1912.
Keeping the motto of the school ever
in mind ,self help through self work..
a number Of students worked their
way through the Industrial branches
during the year. Fifteen graduates
are prepared to take up the higher
branches and are prepared to enter
Lincoln university at the opening OF
the next school year.
President W. A. Credit was re-elect-
ed for another year. DR.. Credit says
that the friends of the school have
been exceedingly generous. "This Is
the best year in gifts and dona lions
the school has had" Special mention
was made of help received from va
rious sources. individual and from or
ganizations The amount received
from students was $6.4177S, dona-
tons, S1,O12.sS; state of Pennsylvania.
So 900.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-07-20

bilious. DR.. L. I. DeIany goes forth
from the medical school of the Univer
sity of Pennsylvania to shoulder the
responsibilities of life in the business
world. He has shown great adaptable
ity for his chosen profession and has
prospects for bright future.
He made brilliant record while in
school, taking high rank in gynecology,
surgery and pathology. While stu
dent at the University of Pennsylva-
MIA DR.. Delany made a study Of the
hospital facilities at the Mercer and
Douglass hospitals in Philadelphia, act
ing in the capacity of resident physi-
clan. Thus he gained a considerable
practical experience.
DR.. Delany is a native of Raleigh.
N. c., whittier he will return to begin
his professional career. Before taking
up his studies in the north DR.. Delany
graduated from the medical school of
Shaw university. He is also an alum
nus of the St Augustine Normal
school.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-07-20
Worker. Among Children Confer.

The recent joint conference of work
ers among girls and the conference OF
workers among boys was held at Riv-
erdale On. " Orphan asylum, on the
Hudson. The meeting was largely at
tended by representatives of the work
from New York city and Brooklyn.
There are 17s boys and III girls cared
for by the asylum. which is superin-
tended by r. w. Barber. Miss G. NJ.
Wood is the first director. and there
are other capable assistants who take
an active part in the work.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-07-20
DoWNINGToWN INDUSTRIAL
SCHOOL MAKES PROGRESS.
Trustees Financial Report and Presi-
dents Statement Arc Encouraging.

At the recent annual meeting of the
board of trustees of the Downingtown
Pa.) Industrial school President Will
liam A. Credit, LII. D., and Treasur-
er DR.. L. ]. Minton rendered satisfac-
tory and encouraging reports. The
meeting was held at the office of the
accountant, Mr.. Charles II. Brooks. on
Lombard street. Philadelphia.
The reports We're approved by the
board and audited by the local audit
ing committee, which is composed of
the Rev ]. NJ. Palmer and Mr.. X. G.
jackson. President Credits report
showed that all notes had been met
and that the students had been unusu-
ally prompt in the payment of their
board bills. The student enrolment
for the year was 1874. which is the lar
gest since the school opened.
One of the special features which