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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-28

1t was then further necessary 10 check
up the accuracy of their work by secur-
ing the officiaI records of the criminals
they had run down and reported upon.
The cioseness with which the reports Of
the investigators tailed with the facts
disclosed by the official records sent over
from Italy proved conclusfvely the care
fulness of the investigators in ascertain
Ing and reporting their facts.
x
It was found that there are many 1tal-
ian criminals in the United States who
served out their
Records Made sentences e I 0 r e
coming: many 9TH
In Own Country. ers who were tried
and convicted in their absence and are
fug!tives from justice; many who were
acquitted, but against whom there was
strong evidence, and still others who
never have been tried for any crime. but
whose regulations at home were noto-
rious. The law shuts out only the one
class-those who have been tried and
convicted before their arrival in the
United States. There have been IN
stances where the Italian courts have
convicted a criminal after his landing IN
the United States. but the courts have
held that the law does not require tHe
deportation of such persons Further
more, no matter how clear the evidence
that criminal got into the United States
in defiance Of the immigration laws, the
courts have held that if he has been
here three years he is not subject to de-
portation.
It has been urged in many quarters
that every person who has committed a
criminal offense abroad should be liable
to deportation at any time within a period
of FIVE years, and also that any immi-
grant committing a criminal offense with
in FIVE years after coming here shall be
deported Immediately. Some have sug-
gested that every person who lands ought
to be required to present a certificate OF
good standing from his home country. As
1t is, the immigration authorities have
very little ground upon which to work
in trying to prevent the entrance OF
criminals. Unless there are peculiar cir
cumstances the criminal is usually shrewd
enough to hide any indications OF his
criminalities, and so he comes in.
Gen. Theodore A. Bingham said. when
he was police commissioner Of New
York, that he believed there were fully
1900 desperadoes from southern Italy
alone in that city, and that among them
there were some as ferocious and des-
perate as ever gathered in a modern city
In time of peace-medieval criminals who
must be dealt with under modern laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-28
BEGIN COCAINE WAR
Police of Paris Start an Active
Campaign.
MANY STRIKES IN FRANCE
Seven American Makers Are Repre-
scented at Big Automobile Ex-
position This Month.
Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.


PARIS, December 30, 1912.
Alarmed by medical reports which show
the increasing number of persons in GER
tain sections Of Paris who are addicted
to the use of cocaine. the police have
commenced an energetic campaign to sup
press the clandestine sale of the drug.
They have difficult job on their hands.
Dr. BRAND, chief of the ST. Anne Luna
tic Asylum. says that fully one-half of
the young women who frequent the cafes
of Montmartre and the Latin quarter are
victims of the habit and sooner or later
come under his care. The attraction OF
cocaine is not easily understood by those
who have observed its effects. The origi-
nal sensation continues for only brief
period, while the after-effectS follow
swiftly and are terrible.
The law prohibits the sale of the drug
except on presentation of a physician 8
prescription, but the illegal methods en-
ployed to obtain 1t are many and ingen-
iOus. The walters at certain cafes make
a business of retailing cocaine to Gus
toners with whom they come in contact.
Their usual price is Is cents a gramme.
The police recently raided the headquar-
tiers of a dealer who occupied room
on the sixth floor of an Office building. 1t
had been his practice to supply his
patrons by lowering basket from
window of his room, after the customer
had identified himself as user by whist
ling in a peculiar manner. The dealer
was severely punished.
Price Is Raised.
The result of his arrest, detection and
of other sharp police measures has been
to raise the price without decreasing the
demand for the drug, and 1t is stated
that as much as So a gramme has been
paid by persons whose cravings were so
great that they would not wait to find
cheaper supply.
According to statistics published by the
ministry of labor there were during 1910
1,5O2 strikes in France. involving Isl. 42o
strikers. OF these 80 were for higher
wages. OF the latter 1863 were success
full, 264 failed and 296 ended In COM
promise. The winning strikes raised the
average daily pay from 81 to $1.13. The
2t4 strikes which failed involved the
32.791 strikers in a loss from idleness of
so per man.
Putting all the results together and
striking an average for the whole 10
strikes, successful, unsuccessful and COM
promised, it was found that the average
loss, per man. for the 1896 strikers 800
days after resumption of work was over
49, 1t was only after the 4G'd day the
losses and gains balanced and that the
increased wages could be considered as
profits to the striking mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-28

going to the club, where every prospect
pleases, and only man is vile. L might
have known you had something up your
sleeve when you began a talk about saw
ing money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-28
Not Eager.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Are you ambitious to die rich?"
I'm not ambitious to die in any con-
dition.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-28
Departures.

Schooner Samuel Wood, light, for Bre-
tons bay to load cord wood back to this
city; schooner Jessie Irving, light, from
18th street wharf for Virginia point
to load lumber: tug James o. Carter, with
a tow Of two light oyster-carrying craft
for the mouth of the river; tug D. NJ.
Key. to Occoquan. Va, after barge
Brooks. for Alexandria,: tug Kenmore,
towing barges Delaware, Breton and
Diascond, light. for Chesapeake bay points
to load: tug Minerva, towing three light
ers laden with stone for Maryland point
lighthouse: tug Fortuna, light, for a
Chesapeake bay point after a tow
schooner Mildred. from Alexandria for
Bretons bay to load cord wood and rail-
road ties for this city: tug Resale, tow
ing lighters from 14th street wharf fol-
digging grounds down river; flattie Vel
low Ned. from Alexandria for a Potomac
point to load; tug Meade, with lighters
from Georgetown for sand and grave
digging grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-28
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Mabel and Ruth. lumber from
Newborn, N. c., at 18th street wharf. fol
Johnson & Wimsatt: barge Clara Brooks
at Alexandria, light, from New York to
load railroad ties; tug George w. Pride
towing lighters from Piscataway creek
to District sand wharf. foot 9th street
southwest; tug Fortuna. towing lumber
laden schooner from Norfolk; power boat
Daisy, at Alexandria to load merchandise
for down-river points; tug James o. Car
ter. with tow from down-river points;
tug Meade. at Georgetown with lighters
in tow; tug D. NJ. Key. from Indian Head
with barge in tow for Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-28
IMMIGRATION.
XVu-IMMIGRANTS AND CRIME.
D.. E.adasse I Hasksr
By Frederic J. Haskin.

lenses Of personal violence as did thci
fathers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-28
Two Years of Luxury.

After marriage the two lived for time
a life of eXtravagant luxury. Where the
money came from is the problem which
has aroused the sneers of the hostile
biographers. Mary was much with men
of large means and licentious habits, and
may have solved Becky Sharp's problem OF
how to live on nothing a year much as that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-28

Much OF the crime among immigrant.
is the direct result Of drunkenness, an6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-28

It was found that there are many 1tal-
ian criminals in the United States who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-28

Some of these changes in the nature OF
American crime are traceable largely to
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09
A Sale for a Day
The Reason Why

New merchandise constantly COM
ing into our store demands a steady
outlet. When weather conditions
have been unfavorable for shopping,
there are increases in stocks. The
most staple articles in merchandise
sometimes accumulate beyond our de-
sire to care for them and so 1t Isl
sound business principle to forget
for the moment the profit, and by
smart reductions in selling prices
turn the excess stock into cash.
Saturday for one day only. begin
ming at 8 a. M, we will place on
sale many articles in merchandise
marked at positive price reductions.
to effect a material lessening OF
stocks. We will also include In this
sale many odd lots and broken lines
or merchandise, which we are anx-
ious to dispose of. This very special
sale deserves your consideration and
we ask your patronage. THE MER-
ICHANDISE BEAR IN MIND is SEA-
SONABLE AND FOR IMMEDIATE
WANTS. Early shoppers will get
first choice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09

Saturday we stack out thousands Of yards OF
fine Embroideries at substantial saving. lnser-
tons Gallons, Beadings and Flouncing sell at
saving, and give you an immense assortment OF
all new patterns to select from. The qualities are
good edges fast will laundry and wear 1t will pay
you to buy in this sale.
Fine Swiss Flouncing q inches wide, variety
OF patterns compare this with any $l.0O Gkn
value you can find. On sale Saturday, yard..UOG
In this lot we group together grand lot Of
extra special values in all patterns that should
sell at SI.25 and $3.50 yard You will be 00N
delighted with this showing, yard ..-.J UO
bargain table Of Cambria Embroidery in q
variety Of patterns some extra special values flN
all piled out IVY
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09

Sensation al Leather Hand Bags the greatest
half this sale tomorrow o. course there m reason Tor
his entire surplus stock about Csc the dollar Finest
would easily sell az $500 CT 40
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09

Mems $3.50 Hats while They Last SLSS
one because he undsreGys we are
brand in large goo =
with the
Ss50 Whether Be large shape more eonese slaps A.
that viii satisfy It's take your unesu N1SH
Q the house Saturda
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09

Moments Handsome SIS Dresses So so
all new
arg in all s
chance t
$3.50
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09
Thousands Of Yards Of Fine EmbOsss Buy Now and Save Money

We should do a record breaking business in this
department Saturday for we offer your choice OF
the best Flouncing that we sold at $3.50 for this
extremely low price. GalOon banding to match,
beautiful patterns that cannot be duplicated Come
Saturday and get your new white dress OF co 40
this quality at YGaTU
Wide Corset Cover Embroidery in fine quality
and beautiful patterns, all are extra special Rflm
values wv
Cambria Embroidery for corset covers, good
quality, usual 25c seller, on sale Saturday 10n
q yard ~
A leader here, otherwise 1t would bring more.
81 inch F1ouncing in variety Of heautiful patterns,
the edges are good. We should do big TIA
business In this saturday A yafd.......-..--. "
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09

tempt all women in general to secure an entire
NEW SOFT SILKS 25c
This assortment presents almost endless variety
Beautiful Soft Silks that are in such
popular demand right and going at saving OF 14c
These silks formerly marked to sell at 39c We
can show you any color, and any patterns you 9hM
WHITE FLAXONs, YARD zoe.
We showing this variety of patterns, this very
popular cloth ranks with the seasons foremost wanted
fabrics the quality is splendid. Come here and 9fla
choose from a large stock yard. W
WOOL DRESS GOODS soc
In this lot show many patterns that others
you 79c for the of the stock that never sold
less than soc included in this lot come and buy 9Om
the material for skirt, JUO
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09
Soc MerCerized Table Damask SIC Yard

had the
tina
tina o
havea largest are
snsa o al a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09
I5C | Corner Emb. Hdkfs
SC

Hundreds Of sample Handker-
chiefs, one corner embroidered
style, all are fine quality and
easily worth 15c. We purchased
the entire stock Of sample hand
kerchiefs of a large importer.
Take your choice Saturday each
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09

WOmen'S White Buck Shoes $3.50
Worth $4 50
The well known Pingree make known through
out this community as one of the highest grades
of footwear that is made. Saturday we start this
sale of white footwear, right at the beginning OF
the white footwear season. These are splendid ,
shoes for wear. The best styles of the season,
These beautiful White Buck Shoes are the most
comfortable for summer wear and nothing looks
as pretty as these The newest style with shield
tips the new broad toe shape all sizes are included
in the assortment Shoes that are worth $3.50
a pair go on sale Saturday pair
- "a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09
Umbrellas 9Se

Full size Umbrellas OF splendid
quality, with fast block gloria
cover, steel rod and natural wood
handles. This is a splendid bar
gain. Come Saturday sure and
secure one of these, each
$50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
Coal Bids Wanted.

Bids will be received at the office
Of the mayor at 9 o'clock in the morn
ing. Aug. 80, for lump coal to be fur
nished and delivered at the city hall.
three fire stations. city barns. the city
scale house and the reservoir. for q
period Of one year.
tSlgned) HARRY M. SCHRIvER,
Msyor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
MAKING CHANCES
IN COURT OFFICES
Circuit Clerk and County Re.
corders Rooms Separated
New Furniture Comes.

The work OF separating the Offices
of county recorder and circuit clerk
began this morning at the court house
following the part installation of the
fixtures on the third floor for the cir
cult clerks new quarters. The new
furniture was made by the Moline
Furniture company, and is of golden
oak, and very attractive, while at the
same time practical. The clerk ;
quarters are what was formerly used
as a lounge for idle jurors and a lady
Witnesses waiting room. The room is
en- the east side of the building and
on the third floor. The new vault
where circuit court records and pa
pers will be kept is what was former
ly used as the states attorneys Of
fee. The latter's effects have been
removed across the hall into what
WAS formerly the grand jury room
The south rooms on the second floor
will hereafter be used exclusively by
the county recorder, the new office
which comes into being at the next
election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
hGAINSHOWC CANAL
STILL NAvICABLE
Shipment of Cement to Chicago
Demonstrates Use of I'M
Waterway.

The Chicago Examiner of this
morning has the following further evi-
dence that the all waterway from the
lakes 10 the Mississippi is a future
certainty:
THE good ship Peerless, with the
barge Red Wing in tow, both loaded
to the gunwale with cement, locked
at the western cold storage ware
house, Illinois Central pier No. 2,
East South Water street yesterday
afternoon, completing the all-water
route from La Sale and demonstrate
ing that the long disused Illinois and
Michigan canal is still navigable. No
serious difficulty was encountered en-
route.
The experiment was conducted by
the Chicago Portland Cement COM
pany, at the suggestion of the La
Sale Commercial club, La Sale, and
many Illinois Valley manufacturers,
who are keenly interested in the de-
velopment of the inland waterways of
Illinois, and proved beyond question
the feasibility Of plan now under
way to establish regular water route
between La Sale and Chicago.
Our plan has been situated on the
Vermillion river, three miles south of
La Sale, for Is years." said Norman
{ d. Fraser, president of the Chicago
/ Portland Cement company, land it is
I only now that we have succeeded in
reaching Chicago by water.
Mr.. Fraser said a more comprehen.
( sive system OF locks similar to those
of the Hennepin Canal are necessary
to insure q minimum depth OF six
: feet, and the length OF the locks, loo
! feet, increased to 10 feet, which
would permit operation OF vessels OF
500 to 600 tons capacity. The round
trip from La Sale to Chicago could
be made within one week. The canal
represents an investment of So, 900 OOC
and an effort will be made to have the
Illinois legislature appropriate $1,000,
600 for improvements"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
COMPANY A MEN TO
SHOOT LAST COURSE

Captain Ed Dunavin yesterday aft
ernoon received transportation for
seven men from Rock Island 10 Chi
cago and return. Hedeen. Baldwin,
Frieberg, Petersen, Bos. Dunavin and
possibly one other will make the trip
TO Chicago to take part in the Labor
day shoot. IN an attempt to qualify as
expert ritemen. These men have
completed their marksman's ana
sharpshooters courses and are now
eligible 10 strive for the big honors.
Some of the men will leave as early
as Friday night and will be on the
ground to acquaint themselves with
the range. while the remainder of the
party will leave Saturday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
TRI-CITY CREEKS
IN CELEBRATION

Over 1000 Greeks Of the tri-cities
observed Assumption day in celebra-
ton at Huber's garden yesterday. 1t
was one of the most elaborate reunions
which has ever been attempted in this
vicinity. AS a result the sum of 1925
was realized. which will be devoted
towards the erection Of a new church.
In the morning religious exercises were
held by Rev. Karapiperis, who has had
charge of the local flock for the past
year.
Yesterday was the first time that
Assumption day has ever been public
ly commemorated in the tri-cities. The
garden was thronged with merry
makers from early In the morning IN
til midnight. Dancing was the main
feature of the celebration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
Police News

Charles Wilson was fined 500 and
costs this morning on a charge of dis
orderly conduct preferred against him
by Detective Herman Sehnert who ar
rested him for mooching. Wilson
went to the county Jail for 20 days.
Frank Newton paid 81 and costs
following a trial on a charge Of dis
orderly conduct filed against him by
Officer Kinney. James Wakely suffer
ed a similar offense.
May Brown, we'll known in police
circles. was arrested last night in the
redlight district and this morning was
fined S25 and costs. She was short on
funds and could not pay but promised
TO raise the cash before the day was
out. She spent the interim behind
bars in the city bastile.
Louis Devries q 9-year-old lad who
is suffering of tuberculosis. was ar.
raigned this morning on a charge OF
stealing pigeons from C. VanHake OF
East Moline. 1t seems that the lad
stole the birds, which are valuable
homers. and clipped their wings TO
prevent their return TO the rightful
owner. Because OF the lads physical
condition. the charge was dropped on
the return of the pigeons and the
boys promise TO be good in the future
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
F0RGERS ARE HELD
UNDER HEAVY BONDS

Harold Anderson and Arthur Ager.
beck, accused of recent extensive for.
geries here and arrested on similar
charges in Pittsburgh, have been ar.
raigned there. Bonds in the amount
OF S27,500 are required of them be.
fore they will be granted their liber.
ty. 1t has been learned that their
plan Of action included a visit to
leading printeries in the cities where
they worked. There they asked to see
samples Of checks and while one en-
gagged the printer in conversation.
the other concealed and stole some OF
the checks which were later used in
the forgeries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
CRUSHED UNDER A
BLOCK OF STEEL

Herbert Henry, aged 20, an employee
Ct the Bettendorf Axle company, was
killed at the shops early this morning.
He was lying on the ground under a
huge lifting crane which held a 800,
pound block of steel. A fellow work
man was in charge of the crane which
was allowed to go too high thereby
breaking the cable and permitting the
young Henry, who was directly under
it. The home of the deceased was at
Streator, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

one cabin, and about $50 feet long,
nearly the length Of the big excursion
boats. 1t was built like a scow and
had no wheel, being propelled by a
screw. The whole contraption very
much resembled a huge snake in ap-
pearance. and the local fresh water
sages are consuming gray matter try
ing to dope out just what the outfit
was.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
Licensed to Wed.
Grocers to Close,

All groceries will be closed all day
Monday. Sept. 2, On account Of Labor
day.. ALLEN z. MILLER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
Trustees Sale.

BY virtue Of a decree of the circuit
court l shall on the 10th day of Sep
ter1ber, 1912, at the hour of 2 O'clock
in the afternoon, at the east door of
the court house sell at public auction
ell of the real estate belonging TO the
estate of Peter Hay, deceased, consist
ing of lots l. .. 3. II. y. Is. II, is, IS,
II, 70. %. q, %, %, %, -. Is, %. and
so in Peter Hays addition 10 Rock
Island Also lot ''B." block 8. in Stick
rey's addition TO Rock Island
EDWARD ". SCHOEDE, Trustee.