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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-25

Rosene, W, All 18th St.
Reinhardt, Henry, Gil 18th St
Rice. John, 23l0 End Av.
Reinhart, Frank, 1920 5th Av.
Ross. Floyd, 44th st.
Rudner. J., 2517 4th Av.
Ruge. William, 1907 End Av.
Remington, William. sO9 18th St
Rain, William, sos End St.
Raser, c. ", COZ Both St
Reagan, John, 80 14th st.
Reen, O. NJ, 2716 so Av.
Ruane. G. W, COZ 3Ot~ ST.
Russell. f. r. 1884 141z st.
Robbins. L. NJ, s45 43rd St.
Rogers. W. j., 1924 141z st.
Ransom. George, 42O eth St.
Reiman, G. A. 1915 5th Av.
Roberts. E. 615 9th 81.
RAIN, Charles j., 42O5 5th Av.
Russ. John c.. 3OO6 10th Az.
Rohweder, Henry, 54s 2Gth ST.
Rarcr. Jerr. 1910 4th Av.
Reddig. r.. 7Ol 18th Av
Ritchey. Clarence l., 14O1 26th St
Reeder. James. 1907 End Av.
Russ. Otto. 3l9l 22nd St
Richie. Harry. 18th St, Sth Av.
Richmond. William. 1901 goth st.
Russell, Joe, 4215 5th Av.
Rathbun. T. j.. 1907 sth Av.
Russ, Henry. SIG 22nd st.
Rice. John. 1928 18th and 14th Av.
Repine. Gudd. 723 4th Az.
Robertson, c. w. 500 42nd ST.
Rutkofsky, A. 1910 Bird Av.
Rutofsky, John, 1910 Bird Av.
Rothberg, Fred. 712 Ord St.
Rogers. L.. 3OO9 9TH Av.
Rochow, c. A. 211O 4th Av.
Ransom, p. 545 9Th st.
Rogers, George F, 916 End Az.
Rosenberg. Frank A. 5O2 Bird ST.
Ryan. John F., G2O 41st ST.
Ross. c. C.. 1857 37th ST.
Ristan. Earnest. 1909 18th Av.
Rain, Walter. 1909 25th ST.
Rite. Frank. SOS 18th Av.
Rohweder, A. p, 421O 5th Av.
Rumpel. H.. 1927 18th Av.
Ryan. Jake. 533 22nd ST.
Ruddig, William A., 702 18th Az.
Royster, Leroy. All 18th st.
Rodman. d. b.. 2OoSR 2nd Av.
Richards. + C.. 1914 14th ST.
Rueckert. Frank. 2Sth St, Ord Av.
Rusenbaum. +. C.. 1920 goth st.
Richards. H. NJ. 7o7 9th 81.
Kicker, Louis, lOO2Is 4th Av.
Robson. r C.. 1926 18th 81.
Reinhardt. Carl. 81 nth ST.
Reed, Leonard B., 24O4 9Th Av.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-25
Funny Man.

Henri Bergson in his recent book.
Laughter" lays stress on the fact
that man, long defined as the laugh
ing animal" is also the only laughable
animal. There is nothing really COM
ical except human beings. The animal
world is solemn beside the so called
lords of creation. Man alone is an OBJ
ject Of ridicule.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-25
Agreeing on a Point.

Il wish you could make my wife look
on the bright side of things"
Perhaps there is no bright side TO
her life
nonsense. Hasn't she got a home
and husband?"
That's what I was thinking Other
Sband."-Houston Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-25
She Must Have Been Peppery.

Daughter-Papa, lack is coming up
tonight to ask your consent to our mar
rage. Pc kind to him. won't you?
Father-Very well, daughter. I'll say
no.-Boston Transcript
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-25

Hoax-I wonder why TiGhtwad al
ways wears those salt and pepper
suits? JoaX-I suppose because salt
and pepper suit should he good for two
seasons.-Philadelph Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-25

Reed, W. N, 1714 18th St.
Reece, John O., 1920 18th Av.
Robb, William. 555s 10th ST.
Rice, W. w, 1902 3rd Av.
Rounds, c. R., AIS 9th St
Rhoads, Glen, $500 7th Av.
Reed, J. A. 1920 4th Av.
Reed, Dick, 1912 1st Av.
Runk, Frederick, 726 1412 st.
Rasmussen. L. s. 1870 25th St
Root. w. c.. 1900 35th St.
Rosenkranz, George, 932 43rd st.
Ross, G. s.. 1922 51k Av.
Rosenthal, C., Jr., 70s 9Th Av.
Redman, II. A, 602 5th st.
Reed. J. A, 1920 4th Av.
Repine, Harry, 314 It'll st.
Reese, Frand c., 1926 5th Av.
Rathermell. Jiah, 22O41z 4th Av.
Rosenthal, Harry, 2501 5th Av.
Read, Ray. 1929 goth st.
Rorer, John, $50 21st ST.
Rohr, Henry, 29OO 14th Av.
Ralston, Henry, els LIST st.
Rounds, c. r., 41S 9th st.
Reed, Dan, 1881 4th Av.
Riehtmann, William, 1901 Both st.
Robb. Fred, 1899 goth st.
Randall. Ole NJ, 4th Av.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-25
SEVEN YEARS
OF MISERY
How Mrs. Bethune was Re-
stored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.

Sikeston, Mo. -" For seven years /
suffered everything. l was in bed for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-25

SnnuOeI, John, $50 10Th AV.
Sneyrist, Martin, 1920 29th st.
Switzer. S. P, 1900 3rd Av.
Shelter, B. F., go 43rd ST.
Shaffer, George, 5sth St, 31st-
Smith, Curtis, 2716 9Th Av.
Smith, E. c., 1916 9Th Av.
Smith, Albert. cor. 2nd and 3rd Av.
Smith, A. s., 2211 9th Av.
Stanley, c. L., 319 18th st.
Sanders. Spencer, SIT sth ST.
Shean, D., s99 9Th st.
Swanson, Edward, 1864 2nd Av.
Smith, Louis, 451 44th ST.
Shipman, Harry H, $40 22nd st.
Smith, William, 2207 9th Av
Sybrant, John P, 634 18th st.
Shaw, L. E, 1405 4th Av.
Snyder, John. 1920 4th Av.
Sharp, F., SIP 14th st.
Smith. George, 500 Path st.
Swatthwood, l.. A, 739 14s -.
Swathwood. L. A, 739 1415 st.
Swathwood Ed, 739 141a st.
Smith, Hamilton, 1416 Srd Av.
T
Taber, NJ, 1904 5th Av.
Tatman, S. A, 1904 5th Av.
Thayer, H. A, 2S41 7th Av.
Tlmm, Henry, 404 9Th Av.
Tillery, Roy, 2207 Bird Av.
Thay, William. PALS 81 Av.
Thiesen, Emil, 1850 5th Av.
Teehan, Martin A, 500 Bird Av.
Tittin, Fred, 1872 141a st.
Temple, c. D., 745 141a st.
Terry, Z. H, 81 14th St.
Taylor, J. c., 2S46 51a Av.
Tanbe, Gust, Ills 18th Av.
Thompson, ]. c., 916 9th ST.
Terry, Sandy (his mark 81 14th st
Taylor, Mayard F., -
Taylor, Benny, 1908 End Av.
Teska, p, S12 44th St.
Toenniges, George, 30 4th Av.
Tilleman, Frank, Ala 22nd st.
Thomas, A, 1916 9th st.
Topp, William, 712 7th Av.
Thomas, John, 1904 Bird Av.
Tomlinson, H. H, 1924 3sth st.
Tucker, s, 250S 4
Trenkenschuh, H. G., 920 10th Av
Taylor, w. r., 1923 3rd Av.
Toppmeyer, 4417 18th Av.
Toggs, William, 527 18th st.
Thomas, Howard, 42S 18th st.
Taylor, H, 1412 31st st.
Thompson, Clarence, SAB Michiga
Av
Toenniges, F. 297 -
Thiesen, F. L.. 4425 5th Av.
Thomas, Edwin, 800 21st st.
Thomas, Will. 2215h 4th Av.
Talbery, Oscar, Ala a
Taylor, Bud, S04 18th st.
Thompson, James, 2109 5th Av.
Thode, Henry, 1900 18th st.
Timm, Warner, 1926 18th Av.
Taxman, ]. J., 2739 18th Ay.
Thomas. D. w. 1913 42nd st.
Tilleman, E, - s2nd st.
Thompson, John, III 9th Av.
Tasker, n. S, 2810 7th Av.
Temple, r. A., 1431 14th st.
Tomlinson, T. A, 1440 Goth st.
TAYLOR, J. H., 316 10th st.
Tamme. Harry A.. 2511 51a Av.
Thompson, Robert j., 522 10Th 81.
Tuey, H., SIS And st.
Thurner, A, 1415 1412 st.
Thomas, D., $40 14th st.
Thomas. Peter. APO 14th Av.
Thorp. Charles, 1901 4th Av.
Thorp, William. eth St, 18th Av.
Upton, Fred, 742 1412 st.
Trefz. Christ, 2727 9th Av.
Tub, Fred. 72O 3rd st.
Tenas, John, CHA 9th st.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-25

Wheeler, Tom, SIT 18th Av.
Whitney, A. s., 217 18th st.
Whitaker. c. E. 1412 Srd Av.
White, Benz. F.. $50 End St
White, w. 14101a 5 Av.
Wulff, Bert, 1927 End Av.
Wood, Bert, 43S7 18th Av.
Wood, Richard A, 1887 10th Av.
Wolfert, c. =.
Wulff, Jacob, 1918 5th Av.
Wood, n. r., I'LL, Goth Av.
Wood. Edgar D., 1922. Sth Av.
Wollenhaupt, Jake, 613 9TH st.
Wochner, VIM, 1913 18th Av.
Y
Woman, r. P, 1116 18th Av.
Yeaman, c. NJ, COZ 30th st.
Yeaberg. A. 726 43 R. l. L. 8.
Yerbury, Walter. 210S 3rd Av.
Young, George, 1925 Sl2 Av.
Yansen, Gust, 316 45th ST.
Young, Wallace. 1909 39th st.
Young, George, $40 18th St
Yong, VIM, 1929 35th st.
Young. J. K. 720 18th st.
Young, Josiah. 1405 43rd St
Young, w. AIS 33rd st.
Yates, Thomas. 705 4th Av.
Yoh, B. L., COS 4th Av.
Young, w. E, 1914 9th Av.
Yeager, Harry, 1928 18th Av.
Zimmerman, James A., 1920 End
Zeitler, H. j.. 700 Sth st.
Zoeckler, Thomas, 210 18th st.
Zugler, f. F.. 1923 4th Av.
Iris, Chas., lis 4th st.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-07
PAY LEss-eET BETTER FRUIT.

Martello's Fruit Store, recently
opened on Main street, Just below
the Gem Theater, keeps a larger
stock of delicious fruits and confec-
tons and charges much less than
others ask. Fresh oysters on the
shell and vegetables too. If you want
the best and want to pay less. call at
Martelio's
feb advertisement
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-07

The back of the skirt is gathered at
the high waistline the material is
brought to sidefront for the drapery.
Altogether very charming gown is
the result. Although ban must
necessarily be placed on drapery for
stout figures, yet when very little ex-
ira material is used. and that Of a
soft, clinging quality, and when the
designer has carefully retained long
lines, there is no reason why the large
woman may not wear drapery to ad-
vantage.
But not alone by the evening and
afternoon gowns is the drapery mono
polizeds On the skirt of street suits
even those in the heavy weaves and
walking lengths, it may be seen. For
the one-piece dress 1t is absolutely
the new feature. That this dress holds
its own is beyond contradiction, but it
is, of course, subjected to all the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-07
DRAPERY STILL
SUBJECT OF INTEREST
'"'--FolIT DEVELOPED TRAINS ON GOWNS FOR HOME AMI
EVeNNG-THE LATEST IN SHOES

New York. Nov. lis it the French
designers who are responsible for the
variety of draped effects worn this
fall, or is it due to the manufactured
we think the honor must be shared
Tor each seems to have taken a good.
ly part in rendering the drapery the
most effective we have seen in vears
The particular cut and style of q
gown presented by the designers has
been made possible by the wonder
full contrasts and combinations
wrought by the manufacturer. Among
these the rich brocades and figured
materials play no small part. and
render the draped and caught-up de-
sign almost imperative. For the lady
who is ready to decide on her even
ing dress a few hints and sugges-
lions may prove valuable.
Certain it is that evening gowns
will be noticeable for their wonder
full blendings of tints and their CAV
color effects. Women of the most
conservative tastes are choosing the
bright fuchsia reds and deep tones of
yellow for evening wear. Blended
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-07

splcuous because trains of any sort
mad not been seen on gowns for sew.
! eral years. Now they have become
very complicated details, trimmed
tied in a knot, bisected, or formine
part OF the drapery itself which ia a
feature of every recent model. Per.
maps the most unique of its kind Is
the train which is the tag-end of
the breadth of material from wbicn
the skirt is fashioned. The material
is drawn around the body and caught
up into lovely draperies either below
the knees or toward the back, where
1t defines the figure and gives it a
curving line. The material left over
falls to the floor and in the most care
less, go-as-yau-please manner consti-
tutes train.
The bisected or two pointed train
differs from that of last year in hat
it is made of two breadths of material
rather than one. Almost Invariably
1t is lined with material of n con.
trasting color, which lining NAV he
fastened to the train or left separate.
AS the wearer moves about the turn
and twist of the exterior fabric Of
fords interesting glympses of the
bright color beneath. Certain It is
that to rank a gown as up-to.date
drapery must be introduced at some
place. If an evening gown, we find
1t on waist, skirt and train. With
many of us the same dress must do
duty for afternoon and evening, In
which event the train is discarded
and drapery is used on waist and
skirt.
Figure One affords us a pleasing
Illustration of this. The gown is de-
veloped in taupe chermeuse, a beau.
tiful soft satin over which all the
modlstes art highly enthusiastic. The
lines of dress are SO nicely form
ed that the model is suited to wom-
en- no longer slender as well as
their sylphlike sisters
The draperies on waist, sleeve and
skirt are caught by dull silver buck
els, an up-to-date feature Of trimming
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-07
CLEAN YOUR LIVER and 3OlffET
OF BOWELS WITH SYRUP OF FIGS
MORE EFFECTIVE THAN SALTS: CENT
cLEANsEs THE STOMACH, LIVER BOWELS WITHOUT
GRIPPING CHILDREN DEARLY LOVE IT

You know when your liver is bad
when your bowels are sluggish You
feel certain dullness and depression
your stomach gets sour and full OF
gas, tongue coated, breath foui, or you
have indigestion. You say, Il am
bilious or constipated and | must take
something tonight"
Most people shrink from a physic-
they think of castor oil, calomei, salts
Or cathartic pills.
It's different with Syrup of Figs.
Its effect is as that of fruit; Of eating
coarse food; of exercise. Take a tea.
spoonful of delicious Syrup of Figs
tonight and you won't realize you
have taken anything until morning,
when all the clogged up waste mat.
ter, sour bile and constipation porsons
move on and out of your system, with
out grippe, nausea or weakness. Moth
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-07

ions and notifications thai
Fashion dictates. New styles
is gown, as for every other, are
being constantly introduced, and the
drapery addition is the latest of fash
ions mandates, for not only must the
elaborate evening gown be draped
and hung with various contrasting
and harmonizing materials, but the
dress, for practical wear, must also
have, if not drapery proper. at least
some approach to 1t.
The dress in Figure Two shows the
effect of the simple-draped side skirt.
Foloage-green whipcord was the ma
terial used for the dress, with point
de Venise lace for the front and col.
lar. The two piece skirt is slightly
draped at side-front; a similar effect
Is produced at the side-back. The
long, close fitting sleeve, with frill of
lace and the dropped shoulder, are
features with which we are already
familiar. Whipcord is one of the
most popular fabrics for one-piece
dresses. Most worn in Paris earlier
in the season, it has, as all good
things must, come over to us. The
upper section of the walking shoe is
made of this same material This, by
the way, is quite fashion, to have
the upper part of the shoe made from
the material of the suit. The lower
part is of patent leather. White kid
and suede tops have been much worn
for the past two winters. but now
we see the various suiting materials
used in developing these sections.
These uppers impart an attractive and
up-to-date look, and are not unlike
the former gaiter in appearance, but
are snugger fit, combining the ankle
and vamp closely. Generally speak
ing, these shoes are made to order,
but many varieties which tend to the
staple in color, as black and white
in wool check and many shades of
broadcloth, suede and kid, may be
bought ready-to-wear The advantage
the made-to-order shoe has over these
is obvious. In these, as in gown or
suit, the fit is absolutely the impor-
tant thing; even should the exact
shade and material be purchasable, it
is better policy to have the uTtDer
tailored and the shoe fitted to the
lines of ankle and foot
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-07

ing else cleanses and regulates your
sour, disordered stomach, torpid liver
and thirty feet of waste-clogged bowels
like gentle, effective Syrup of Figs
Don't think you are drugging yourself
Being composed entirely of luscious
figs, SIENNA and aromatics, it can not
cause injury.
If your child is cross, sick and
feverish, or it's little stomach sour,
tongue coated, give Syrup of Figs at
once. It's really all that is needed to
make children well and happy again.
They dearly love its pleasant taste.
Ask your druggist for the full name,
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA, .
and look on the label for the name
California Fig Syrup Company. That,
and that only, is the genuine Refuse
any other fig syrup substitute with
contempt.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-07

rearing OF her
child. Mothers
Friend ia sold at
drug stores.
Write for our free
book for expect
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-07

ions and notifications that
Fashion dictates. New styles
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-07

the action of an alternating current
through which fresh cheese, after
twenty-four hours, have all the prop
critics of cheese quite old It is ex-
pected that further experiment will
enable the manufacturer so to gradu-
ate and direct electrical action of
this nature as to give various cheeses
any taste and consistency required
by fastidious market.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-07

Don't waste your money buying
strengthening plasters. Chamberlain's
Liniment is cheaper and better.
Dampen piece of flannel with it and
bind it over the affected parts and it
will relieve the pain and soreness. For
sale by all dealers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-07
CONFERENCE OF
UNIVERSITY HEADS

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. NEARLY
all of the foremost educational in.
stitutions of the country are repre-.
sented at the annual conference of
the Association of American Universi-
ties. which assembled today at the
university of Pennsylvania. The con.
ference will continue ito sessions I'M
I'll the end of the week.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-07

aging CHEESE BY ELECTRICITY
An Industrial electrician of Rotter.
dam, Holland. has hit upon the device
OF making a two-year-old cheese in
day. He subjects fresh cheese To
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-07

with brocades in gold tissue and chit
fons, and trimmed with gold passe-
menterie and lace, these elaborate
evening dresses rival those of roy
atty itself.
Trains this year are features of al
most all evening gowns. These. OF
course, were worn last winter but
were simple, pointed side affairs, con-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-07
Hse!;altglYXSAg
IS NXOffiSfsS

Women who bear children and re-
main healthy are those who prepare
their systems IN advance of baby's
coming. Unless the mother aids
nature in its prenatal work the crisis
finds her system u--oGual to the de-
mands made L. 4 i. and she is often
left with wca,.c-& LoaltA or chronic
ailments. No remedy Is so truly
help to nature as Mothers Friend,
and no expectart mother should fail
to use It. 1t relieves the pain and
discomfort caused by the strain on
the ligaments, makes plant and elias
tic those flbres and muscles which
nature is expanding, prevents numb
ness Of limbs, and SOC hes tho infiam-
nation of breast glands. The system
being thus prepared by Mothers
Friend dispels the fear that the crisis
may not be safely met. Mothers
Friend assures a speedy and complete
recovery for the mother. and she is
left healthy woman to enjoy the
rearing Of her
f fniead Is m sSis as Mothers
drug stores. E~sN~~Sa
Write for our free EEHGHh&l
book for expect
ant mothers which contains much
valuable information, and many sug
gestions Of q helpful nature.
RaADFEFlp REGULATOR co.. Atlanta. Ca.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-14
PROBABLY WILL
RUN FOR SENATE
SENATOR JAMES SUBMITS TO AN
INTERVIEW WHILE IN
MARQUETTE.

Marquette, Mich, June 14.-Senator
Frank James, of Hancock was in
Marquette this week to attend the
Shriners meeting, and he fingered un-
Gil yesterday afternoon, when he left
Tor his home, Pressed for informa-
ton as TO his political plans, Senator
James said that they were somewhht
indefinite. He will probably run for
the Senate again, but he does not con-
ceal the fact that at times he is
tempted 20 throw his hat into the con-
gressional ring. The encouragement
he has received from the miners and
workingmen of this range. of Iron.
Dickinson and Gogebic counties and
Of the copper country persuades him
port from the go-in. on the other
hand he realizes that il is no small
task to make campaign in the
Twelfth congressional district
There is some work that we left
undone in the special session that
would like to have hand in clean
ing up" Senator James remarked. Il
believe the next senate VIII be pow
er for the accomplishment of pro-
gressive legislation for Michigan. OF
the immortal thirteen who defeated
the presidential primary bill, ten will
not be candidates for reelection. Thus
there is no doubt i'm my mind that the
next Senate will be much more pro-
gressive than the one that will go out
Of Office the first of the year. There
is considerable work for a progressive
Senate TO do. Personally | was not
entirely pleased with the working
mems compensation bill. but to get it
through we had to draw line against
amendments. If we let down the bars
the bill would have been swamped
with amendments.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-14
Wisconsin Candidate Likely to
Fave the Balance Of Power
in G. 0. P. Convention
PRESIDENT TAFT IS CONFIDENT
Declares He Will be Nominated on
the First Ballot
He MIGHT FAVOR EITHER
SEN. ROOT OK FAIRBANKS

Chicago H.. June IA. - The
light To win over southern dele
gates and the thirty-six LaFolettc
delegates from Wisconsin and> North
Dakota today became intense. Every
possible argument is used by the cam =
paign managers of both sides to get
an advantage i'm these quarters. AS
the result of the tightening of the
Taft Roosevelt lines the LaFolette
delegation looms larger than ever as
a strategic force. and i'm the calcula-
tions Of the managers of the larger
camps 1t ranks "A close second To the
Gouthern ana uninstructed vote in the
convention.
1t was pointed out If Taft is not in
absolute control of the convention
from start to finish, LaFollette viii
hold the balance of power Houser,
LaFollette's campaign manager to-
doy repeated his assertions to the ef-
feet ne IaFollette delegations would
positively avoid all combinations.
Taft is Confident.
NFtSAAlilSNNis june lf' - iiNiN VIII
be no third candidate. All the infor-
nation l get is that / viii be nom
mated on the first ballot. with votes
to spare"
That was President Tafts answer
today to visitor who asked him his
position in regard to compromise
candidate.
Friends OF President Taft today said
IL he is not nominated he would decid-
edly oppose either Cummings or La
Toilette as compronifss candidates
His opposition. will be based largely
on their attitude towards courts and
the recall of judges If confronted
with the necessity of naming a prefer
ence for a compromise candidate
friends believes the president would
turn 70 some man like Root or Fair
banks.
Start for Chicago.
New York, June 14.-The Roosevelt
delegates from the East, including
those from New York. Massachusetts,
Maine and New Jersey. left this city
this afternoon for the Chicago con-
vention. The delegates are making the
trip by special train and are accom-
panied by several hundred Roosevelt
'rooters..
The Calumet news., 1912-06-14
CHARGES AGAINST SHIELDS:
CASE SET FOR JUNE 18TH

Lansing Mich. June 1i.-It is un-
derstood here that Governor Osborn
has prepared charges against Tax
Commissioner Robert H. Shields of
Houghton and June 25 is the date set
for Shields To appear at the executive
nfice and answer the accusations.
Gov. Osborn says the charges are not
public property at this time and II
would not te fair to Shields to make
them known until service is secured
and II would nc against the best inter-
csts of the state.
From the attorney generals office
II was learned that Roger ]. Wskcs. OF
Grand Rapids. has been retained as
special counsel and that copies Of the
charges are also In his possession. y
few months ago Governor Osborn de-
mandcd Shields RESIGNATION but the
commissioner refused TO resign.