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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-08
ST. PAUL MILLION STEAL
is OFFICIALLY DENIED

Chicago, Feb. S.-There was con-
siderable discussion and a reitera-
tion OF the official denial today OF
rumored Irregularities in connection
with the Pacific extension of the St
Paul railway. President Earling and
Vice President McKenna denounced
the story Of the alleged million dol
lar fraud as absolutely and unqual-
ihedly false"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-08
Copper Goes to 62M.

New York, Feb. S.-Amalgamated
copper rose to 50 IA today follow
ing the publication of a producers
statement, which showed a reduction
OF stocks on hand of upwards of
twenty-three million pounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-08
Three in Family Die of MaIady.

Nevada, Iowa, Feb. s.-With three
children dead within a week as a re-
suit of scarlet fever. Mr. and Mrs.
John Knudson of Roland may lose
their fourth and only remaining child
from the same disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-08
CHICAGO RAILWAYS co.
LOSES 100000 IN FIRE

Chicago, Feb. S.-One fireman
was seriously injured and a loss of
100000 caused this morning when
fire destroyed the warehouse OF the
Chicago Railways company The or
igin of the fire is unknown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-08
RIVER TAGUS RAGING;
DEAD ARE SWEPT AVA:

Lisbon, Feb. S.-The river Tagus
is raging torrent, carrying sea-
ward scores of dead and a great
ber of victims of floods in Portu-
gal is not known but it will be
large.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-08
chnd's Body In Quick Lime.

Grand Island. Neb., Feb. s.-The
body Of Goldie Williams, 10. was found
today in a vacant house. II was COW
cred with quick lime. The authorities
do not expect TO prevent a lynching
should the assailant be caught.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-08
Troops Loot City.

London. Feb. S.--A large Japanese
force was landed today at Dalney,
owing TO the situation IN Manchuria
having become worse. At Huchow
Chinese troops completely looted the
city because they had not received
their pay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-08
Reject Rule by Commission.

Ashland, Wis. Feb. ashland
voters rejected the commission form
of government by a vote of S34 to 500.
Waukesha, Wis, Feb. S.-Waukesha
rejected the commission form of gov
-ernment by a vote Of s23 TO 373.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-08
81 men CAUGHT
IN MINE CAVE-IN

Sutler Creek. Cal. Feb. Sixty
two men entombed yesterday in Bun
ker Hin mine by a cavern are still
imprisoned at the 1000 foot level.
Food is supplied them through an air
tube. and prospects are favorable for
their rescue.
All the miners were rescued this af-
ternoou. None are injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-08
Martinique Shaken.

Fort De France, Martinique. Feb. 8.
Shock of an earthquake was felt
throughout the island this morning.
No reports Of damage have been re-
ceiyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-08
King Frederick improved.

Copenhagen, Feb. S.-King Fred
erick's condition was today reported
much improved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-08
PopuIar eermsn Soldier Dies.

Berlin. Feb. S.-Field Marshap
Wilhelm Won Hahnke. one Of the
most popular soldiers in Germany, is
dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-08

London gocisey rs stirred by a re-
port that Mrs. William B. Leeds.
widow of the tinplate millionaire, is
going TO marry Lord Falconer. son
of the Earl Of Kintore. Mrs. Leeds,
who recently left America with her
young son, is yachting in the far
east with the Duke and Duchess of
Manchester.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-08

Miss Theora Carter. founder and
president OF the Society Of Good
Cheer in Chicago. has deposited S5.-
900 with DR.. Albert Persons, a spe-
cialist OF that city. with which to
begin the work OF correcting mouth
deformities Of poor children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-08
The Weather
Forecast Till p. M. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.

Unsettled weather with probably
snow fiurries tonight or Friday, no
decided change in temperature. The
lowest temperature tonight will be
near zero.
Temperature at 7 a. m. zero.
Highest yesterday is, lowest last
night zero.
Velocity of wind at a. N. Z miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at p. m. 60,
at a. m. SO.
]. NJ. SEERFfffeS- Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today to noon tomorrow.)
Sun sets 5:25, rises T:01; moon rises
12:12 a. m.
The Detroit times., 1912-06-03
FOR THE WOMEN OF TODAY
NOT THEIR GRANDCHILDREN

.ional facilities as men. They come
under the same broadening influences
Of life. Their reasoning faculties are
ps we'll developed Can We then be,
lieve that they will much longer sub
NIT To this old-time yoke OF barbara
Isubtugation? Can we expect that they
will continue to let men control con
eitioIs, enforce laws, and hold them
yolceless in their own government!
We must see that this widespread and
rapidly growing movement for woman
suffrage is the only logical outcome.
Will you fol- one moment join me
and reverse the order OF things?
Imagine men ruled by women as wo-
men are ruled by men--would they
tolerate IL? Why compel women any
longer 90 carry on this struggle. Why
not grant at once what even the
strongest opponents must admit is
sure ~ come in time? Will men wait
until the nation must have a Memoir
ial day &c decorate the graves OF the
thousands OF women who have died
In this cause? Must this early period
OF the goth century figure In history
as representing men who In the mar.
rowness OF their vision failed TO
recognize the reeds OF their own gen.
Grafton?
Women OF today demand their suf-
frase. They do not ask II for thar
grandcnlldren, They do not ask IL
for their children. They ask X for
themselves. Is II not wiser 10 arbi-
rrae this question than to face 40
inevitable crisis?
The Detroit times., 1912-06-03

wants 10 ask an inconvenient cues.
ton OF Cabinet minister AT bIblic
meeting, Mr. Leigh first gets his back
against the wall. and then the en-.
ragged ushers find II almost impossible
10 remove him Mrs Leigh Is des-
cribed as small but very shapely
woman. OF the most indomitabIe coiir.
age. She was the first OF the mill.
tants TO break a window. now some
years ago. She underwent forclble
feeding IN prison for many weeks. IN.
al she was brought to deaths door
Then, as she still showed no signs az
giving In. she was released. Mr. Al,
tred Hawkins, another militant hus.
band. has a medal for valiant service
In the war navy. Though an old man.
he still has all the pluck of youth
When rufiianly anti-suffragists broke
his leg 0or which he afterwards got
1000 damagesJ he persisted in wear
ing his Votes for Women badge while
confined 10 his bed in the hospitaI
and talked suffrage 10 all the doctors
and nurses. When he was able 10 20
out on crutches he was given great
reception by the suffragists. The ar.
dent Interest In the cause felt by so
many women in England has spread
70, not few men, and men who are
anythiny-bst emoilycoddless 's..-e.-s--
! ,-'-' =. a. 8, b.
The Detroit times., 1912-06-03

5I MRS. OLIVER n. p. BELMONT.
-In accepting the invitation OF the
sufiragisls OF Detroit TO contribute a
few words to the Suffrage edition OF
the Detroit Times, | would appeal TO
manhood and common sense of the
men OF Michigan when the subject OF
suffrage for women comes mp TO be
voted on at the fall election
The poetical old tailacy that woman
clinks 10 man for support, alas! must
vanish when statistics show that L.
900 900 women in this country are
maintaining themselves and othSSs
Women's conservatism, her inherited
economic tendencies, the transmitted
instinct OF protection. the demand OF
her nature for the symbol OF an ideal
OF something higher than herself,
have forced the knowledge upon me
that woman is surely the equal II not
the superior OF man. For this alone
ask that her power shall be recog-
nized by the people, and shall enforce
itself In the government OF this
nation
The patriarchal age Is a thing of
the aast. The girl must And occupa-
ton beyond the parental roof The
widow must stand alone In tpe stAug-
gle for existence. Even the little
child must work for bread. Men have
assumed control OF every situation,
and yet they mete out 10 women half
pay for the same work for which they
give themselves full pay.
Women now have the same educa-
The Detroit times., 1912-06-03
sSOME MILITANT HUSBANDS

The New York Telegram says:
'Phofograph OF Mrs. +. w. Pethick
Lawrence. militant suffragette just
sentenced to a month in Jail for strik
ing . London bobby In the face
rath6r whets the curiosity for a peep
at the picture OF Mr.. F. w. Pethick
lawrence"
Any reporter with q camera could
have got q good snapshot of Mr.
Pethick hawrencsths other day when
be stood ND I'm q big suffrage meeting
to Giss 5000 10 the cause. Several
fimas betoro this1he has put a lump
sum Of that amount into the women's
ware chest The husbands OF the
militant suffragettes are usually warm
synpakhtsers, and back their wives
up m every way.
Other husbands--one Of them an a.
liberal contributions
when their wives take part in a dem.
onsfration, and some who canot give
n.oneH give, personal service. Mrs.
HafT Leigh who was described by
Ne. 1nngistratss fhe other day as The
Norst and mostspersistent offender In
All GEOGRAPHICALLY courageous and
morrnlnr husband. He II a ships
steward. and takesypart In suffrage
1enonsfrationA for love of the cause.
When 1Enore Being q man Of ire
ne11oas peuohal strength, 40 hs
The Detroit times., 1912-06-03


life none the worse for wear II is be-
cause Of some unusual strength OF
character and not because OF any
benefit derived from their occupation
Every temptation is thrown in their
way and the advantages OF education,
which are the right OF every boy and
without which competition In the In
dustrial world will De doub!y hard
are much restricted for the reason
that il is not easy 10 do well at books
II boy has used up most Of his
energies crying papers in the early
morning before breakfast or the night
before from 10 9.
The United States bureau OF labor
recently investigated 5000 delinquent
children who had passed through the
juvenile courts in several eastern
cities and one startling conclusion
drawn from this study was that the
largest proportion OF boys in any one
occupation were newsbays, twenty
one per cent OF the total, although
the total number of newsboys as COM
pared with the total number of work
ing children IL very Small The are
ponderance OF delinquepts among
ncwstoys was due. TO a certain ex-
tent, TO the lack OF supervision and
irregular hours but also largely due
10 the temptations OF the streets; so
said the government report The
evils that are involved in the news
boys occupation are not obvious TO
the casual observer /but they are
never theless fundamental.
Irregularity ofaslep and meals and
exposure TO bad- Weather frequently
cause cxhaustioT and illness, and
more serious >NiNn such physical eff
fects is the <moral deterioration fire.
quently resulting from this occupa-
ton. The. boys almost invariably use
stimulants or cigaretts and to some
extent come in contact with greater
vices The life OF the streets fur
nishas many opportunities for deln-
quency and acquaintance with vice.
1t is also thought that the irregular,
unsupervised work of the newsboys
with Its petty excitements and free
dom from control creates a distaste
The Detroit times., 1912-06-03
PEACE SOCIETY

peace celebration among the English
speaking peoples in l915-the papers
read at it's monthly meetings have
been printed and sent gratis to news
papers in the middle west and Can
ada and great many club women
have availed themselves of practical
peace literature. at all times avail
able from the secretary OF the so
citty II is hoped that the growing
interest In the Great Lakes society
will warrant, next fall, complete reor-
ganlzation. This hope Is warranted
by the fact that great many
editors of middle western news.
papers have affiliated with the or
ganization and are prepared TO ex.
tend its usefulness, and by the fact
that the Great Lakes society, by ee-
clinlng TO become branch OF the
American Peace society now stands
as one OF the five largest independent
peace organizations In the United
States. Therefore. the rejoicing at
the society's success Is not confined
to Michigan, but may be found wher-
eever noble and generous hearts
strive for the triumph and realization
OF lasting peace.
The Detroit times., 1912-06-03
BY LEVI L. BARBOUR. Ex-Re9ent
University Of Michigan.

Votes for women W ny not '-
Is thore anything in the organiza-
ton or characteristics OF the sex
which renders women unfit or impos-
sible voters? II so what? They have
brain. they have conscience, they
have ali the capacities which render
them fit and successful in every other
function OF life and citizenship which
they undertake. when they have OPP
portunity TO prepare themselves
why not for the simple act OF casting
ballot for the men and the meas
ures which they shall decide are Tor
the best interests of the community
in which they live. and OF which they
form most important part? II they
are not competent, and cannot be
made competent. specifically what, or.
sanlcally, is the matter?
They have invaded and taken pos
session OF every branch of business,
are employees ia all sorts of private
and public Offices, are entrusted with
all the secrets of their employers,
and are not found wanting-why
should they not have direct voice
in selections and elections rather
than exercise that secret indirect and
undt hand influence which they are
credited with exerting? Open and
public argument and action are safer
and better than secret Establishments
and persuasion. 1850
II may be asserted without fear OF
contradiction that respecting the four
essentials OF modern progress and
civilization women hold fully as high
views and are as strenuous in the
enforcement OF them as are men:
First, They are more inclined TO
some religion whatever the charac.
ter OF IL may be; the churches are
dependent upon them; and were II
not for their activity and influence,
churches OF every sect would be in a
sad and decadent plight.
Second, In regard to education, both
common school and of the higher or
der, women show more active inter
est, and as students are proportion
ately more successful than men. At
| the recent election TO membership In
Phi Beta Kappa, high honor award
ed for scholarship, at the Northwest
ern university, out OF 20 members Of
the senior class chosen. "a were wom-
en-. In almost every instance moth
or will be found more interested for
and devoted to the education OF her
children than the father.
Third, Women are more anxious,
more earnest and more persistent ad-
vocates OF temperance than men.
They do not want 10 see their faith
ers. brothers, husbands and sons
spend their hard-earned money in sa-
looms nor see them brought home
from some low dive drunk and abu-
sive
Fourth, Women. more strongly than
men. are against the brothel and fav-
or chastity. This will be admitted by
all and everywhere and needs no ar
gument
The few votes, II any. that would
come from brothels would be but a
drop in The bucket. II has been prov
ed every time SO when 1t has been
attempted to get out the "brothel
"otes." II has settled the fate of
every man and party attempting IT,
On every occasion, al the hastings
and at the polls. women VIII be found
in the vanguard, working Justify and
The Detroit times., 1912-06-03
PROVERBS FOB suFFRAeIsrs.

II takes two TO make family.
Too many men spoil the nation.
The early word catches the public.
Time and women wait for no man.
While there Is strife there is hope.
The woman who hesitates Is bossed.
Anti-suffragists hear no good OF
themselves.
Man is. Jack of all trades, but mas
ter Of no woman.
Half the approval OF husband is
better than no vote.
A suffragette's stone gathers no
bail.
One legislature does not make a
victory.
Where there's woman, there's a
way
Men rush in where women would
tread softly.
Necessity to vote is the mother OF
invective
Boss is a good dog but cooperation
is better
II is said that barking "Antis" sell
dom bite
DO not count your reforms until the
laws are patched
When women's rights are In the
west. frightened menfolk rule the
best--"Judge"
The Detroit times., 1912-06-03
VOTES FOR WOMEN, WHY NOT?" u
ASKS PROMINENT DETROITEF

voting right whenever any OF these
four essentials OF modern PROGRESS
shall be at stake -,
In Michigan we hold an utterly IL.
logical and untenable position re.
specting votes for women.
Under the constitution woman
may vote for school officers. who have
charge OF educational matters, but she
may not vote for judges or the sher-
in What ability and disability. ex-
lists in woman's construction which
fits her for voting for school inspec-
tors and units her for voting for
other officers. those who define the
law and enforce It? Women may vote
for or against franchise or measure
affecting her property, but can't vote
for the men who assess general
taxes AS the English say. this is
rotten" II is foolish and ridiculous.
II anything were required to show
that women are as At as men to'leg-.
glate this one instance must show
to an unbiased person, at east,-that
women cannot be more unfit TO legis-
late fairly for the whole community,
men and women alike, than were the
men who framed such constitutional
provisions
II Is said that men represent wo.
men in legislative matters, and, so,
she does not need to vote. This Is
more rot Is II an utter impossibility
for one class of citizens to so faith
fully and fairly represent another and
different class that full justice shall
be done? History win be searched
In vain for an example. Why not let
them vote their will themselves? The
exercise OF reason and Judgment by
the represented" class In regard to
its duties and desires is a necessity
fv SIS advancement in strength and
capacity The deprivation Of such OPP
portunity is in itself grievous
wrong. What is earned by endeayor
snd action is OF advantage, what is
begged and granted as a favor is CON-
parauYely of little value, II not an
the ballot by women is of immense
value To them and to the state at
large: and they will continue to strug-
gle for 1t, il they do not gain 1t now,
until success shall crown their efforts.
Because of this contest for the baf
lot woman is more honoTed and re-
Specteu IMAM ever before, she sldnuS
higher notwithstanding the errors
which may be committed by its advo-
Gates IN some parts OF the world.
II there be enough chivalry left to
90 around, the men OF Michigan will
grant the elective franchise to their
mothers and wives and sisters at the
very first opportunity without com
polling the women to be persistent
or disagreeable in order to obtain
what is surely their Just right,
If there be any such thing as a
natural and inalienable right the
most evident and important would
seem to be the right to determine up.
on the rules and rulers by which We
are to be governed. BY those only
who have that right may life. liberty
and the pursuit Of happiness be fully
and fairly realized. Anything else is
tyranny. Under such tyranny per
son OF mature years, not an idiot or
criminal is a slave, and II OF asre-
fined and sensitive nature, unless by
endurance rendered callous or OF en-.
TfeeOled consciousness, must suffer an
unreliable sense OF injustice and
wrong
The Detroit times., 1912-06-03

for regular employment so that large
numbers OF these boys eventually
drift into the class of unskilled CASUAL
workers. In justification TO the news
boys themselves II should be empha'
sized that the amount of delinquency
accredited TO their occupation by the
government report is not because the
bows are naturally bad but because
the temptations OF their life are
greater than in any other occupation.
We need law regulating the news
boz trade. We do no. propose any
thing so radical as the legislation OF
Paris and Berlin where boys are not
permitted to sell paper and handicap
ped men take their place. We only
ask that there be limit TO the hours
and age OF newsboys. that the little
boys under 10 years be kept of the
business streets and that the older
boys should stop selling at p, m, or
on special occasions, 9 o'clock
This will mean no great hardship
10 the families for we find that there
are very few cases of actual poverty
driv l.g the boys on 10 the streets.
In the few cases where the child S
are tSSchllal II OO
better 10 help the widowed mother
or disabled father with public funds
rather than expose these small lads
at five TO nine years ~ age TO such
risks and place the burdens OF family
support so prematurely on their
shoulders.
There are other classes of children
who deserve our attention, as for in
stance, the children of the canneries
out in the agricultural districts whose
hours and ages are left unlimited be
cause of the perishable nature of the
materials. Yet who can doubt that
IL hours of labor are not too long for
chic OF s, or 10 or IL, even though
that occupation be out of doors pick
ing vegetables and fruits. Surely
there can be no doubt that such mat.
tiers deserve the thought and interest
of every woman, and that we are not
DESERVING our woman's sphere when
We demand a hearing On these ques-
tions.
The Detroit times., 1912-06-03
Rep. Chas. Flowers
Always For Suffrage

CHARLES FLOWERS, one of the
members of the house OF representa-
tiyes. who was CHAIRMAN of the COM
mittee on revision and amendment OF
the constitution, the committee that
reported In favor Of the submission tf
the amendment TO the constitution
granting suffrage to women, in an In
terview gave his reasons for favoIing
votes for women:
T have no recollection OF the time
when was not in favor OF equal suf'
frage." he said. 81 think the BELIEF
was born in me. had no prejudice
10 overcome. Prejudice is the great
enemy OF every form of progress to-
wards higher and better condition
OF life.
81 believe the most important for
ward movement in the world today Is
the great movement for the enlrah-
or woman. '-ft has made
such great progress In other civilized
countries that the opposition TO Il IN
this free eoveremeHt seems't tome liso
one OF the monumental jokes of The
century My first argument ia favor
OF equal suffrage is that IL will ele-
Sate the home. take from II al Tor ms
of inequality and petty tyranny. by
giving equal rights TO every member
OF the household boss is OF no
more use in a house than he is at tht
present time in the community.
Strength OF character comes from
responsibility Breadth OF mind comes
from increase OF knowledge OF the
reeds OF the home and the state. liz
We are 70 continue 10 have Repub-
lican form OF government, II ID neces-
sary that the body polite be .educat-
ed enlightened and virtuous. The
women are the better part OF the
home. Of the village, OF the city, OF
the state. and Of the. nation,
THE state should be considered az
great home. Women first voted up
on school matters in the state OF
Kentucky In 1898, two years after
Abraham Lincoln declared for woman
suffrage. All advanced states now
grant them that right: but what
farce II is 10 say that women may
vote for schol inspectors and set deny
them the right 10 vote for member OF
the city or state government, for the
men who make. the men who are pre-
sumed 10 enforce. and the men who
construct the laws
While the benefits that follow
from equal suffrage cannot. fail to be
very great 10 men. II is because | be.
lieve that women will become MORE
efficient in every calling that favor
giving them full suffrage. The mfEos
OF many OF them will be turned INTO
broadar and better channels az
thoneht and education. They viii
study social and political problems.
The man who works alone and the
woman who works alone. often work
ut cross purposes. II is only when
they heve-e-common.-h ome. -comn.on
lambitionss common purposes and com.