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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-06

rolls. They can't be beat Most peo-
pie say they are superior to any home
baking. Let them serve you.
M R. Iglehart, marble and granite
works, save you the middleman's prof
its. From Is to % per cent saved on
every monument and all kinds of mon
umental work. Call at our shop on
Second avenue and see for yourself.
E. E. Lamp, plumbing, steam and
hot water heating, gas fitting. His
efficient knowledge of the business
justly entities him to your patronage.
His shop has all modern equipments.
Everything in plumbing supplies.
Johnson's Wood Dye is not a mere
stain-not simply a surface dressing.
1t is a real. deep-seated dye, that goes
to the very heart of the woodland
stays there-fxing a rich and perma-
nent color. Johnson's Wood Dye is
made in IA standard shades. For sale
by Lerch & GTeve, 20O2-20O4 Fourth
avenue.
The autograph handkerchiefs for
women. A happy suggestion to those
intending the purchase of such gifts.
Neatly embroidered with the given
names most in use. They are all
linen, of a fine quality with narrow
/ hem-stitched borders, excellent values
at these prices, six in a box, $1.40
| The Mill Store.
There is a great world of comfort to
the eyes in a perfectly fitted pair of
glasses or spectacles. The lenses should
be accurately adapted to your individ-
ual requirements and should be set in
frames or mountings that rest comfort
ably upon the nose. We give comfort
in the frames as well as in the lenses.
Fred Bleuer, eye specialist, 1902 Sec
ond avenue.
We are the leaders for up-to-date
laundry work. Each shirt finished
by hand and put up in carton, insur'
ing work. Delivered to you in good
condition. We guarantee no cracked
collars or cuffs. City Steam laundry
Reid & Bollman, All Seventeenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-06

from each city will be in the running.
The dinner will follow the bowling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-06
MILAN YOUTH IS
SLUCCER VICTIM
Herman Williams Found Uncon-
scious in Alley Under Room
at Galesburg, III.

Herman Williams, a 21-year-old Mi
Ian youth, is at home in a semi-con-
scious state and so seriously injured
that he is unable TO explain the mys-
terry which surrounds his accident.
His condition is considered critical
but it is believed he will recover. He
has bruises on his right temple and
several ribs are broken.
Williams together with another
young man, has been conducting a
photograph studio at Galesburg for
four months past. He and his partner
roomed together. Wednesday morn
ing about 1870, a Galesburg police
man found Williams lying in his night
clothing in an alleyway Just under the
window TO his room which was on the
second floor of the house In Viii
liams' bed, a stranger, who is being
held by the police, was found. Wheth-
er or not the stranger slugged and
threw Williams out of the window is
the mystery which it is sought to clear
up.
Lou Williams OF Milan, father of the
injured youth, left for Galesburg this
morning to push the investigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-06
INSPECT PLANT.

Matters of interest TO the men were
discussed, after the meeting was ad-
jourued, in order 70 permit of the men
inspecting the new printing plant
owned by the Labor Review. The
presses and entire outfit are now in
working order. and the plant is one of
the most complete for its size, in this
vicinity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-06
FARMERS union
ISCONTEMPLATED
RI ok Island County Soil Tillers
May Organize in the
Near Future.
FEDERATION FAVoRS PLAN
Editor Of "lIIinois Farmer" to Address
Mass Meeting Here at
Early Date.

II plans discussed at a meeting Of
the Tri-City Federation of Labor last
night, materialize, a union among
Rock Island county farmers will be
formed. An invitation has been ex-
tended 70 J. F. Stahl of Chicago, edit
or OF the illinois Farmer" to come
to Rock Island in the near future to
speak on the question, "A Farmers
Union and the High Cost of Living"
II is the plan to invite in farmers from
ali over Rock Island county, and steps
will be taken towards the organiza-
ton Of a farmers union.
Union men in the tri-cities believe
that the project is feasible and the
arrival OF Mr. Stahl is awaited with
considerable interest He will proba-
bly, be in the city some time during
Tappar,r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-06

rolls They can't be beat. Most peo-
pie say they are superior to any home
baking. Let them serve you.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-01

Reciprocity with Canada is not In
any way an issue, directly, in the
present campaign. Reciprocity has
taken it's place among the has
beens" as far as the Republican party
Is concerned.
Yet one OF the peculiar features of
the campaign of 1912 has been the
insistence by some OF the lesser po-
litical lights that Reciprocity Is hurt
ing one party or aiding another in
the campaigns now In progress.
AS matter of fact, were Reel
ever before the country, and every
man in public life anxious to grab off
a little glory In connection with it,
the issue would fall dead because
leading men in each party would
show that they had had an equal
part in urging 1t upon the United
States. All being equally concerned,
no particular group could snatch the
credit from the others.
Similarly, were Reciprocity the
most unpopular issue ever before the
people Of this country, the blame for
1t would fail to fall upon any one
group Of political leaders because all
would be equally concerned, and no
one group could be blamed while
others were not.
There has been strenuous effort
in some quarters, despite the known
facts about the one-time Reciprocity
issue to injure the campaign of Pres
ident William Howard Taft in dis
tricts where II was unpopular. In
districts where it was not unpopular
these politicians have been discreet
ly silent.
The politicians assert that many
farmers Of Michigan and other Dor
der states are bitterly opposed to
Reciprocity and still are agrieved at
President Taft because he stodd for
It while il was before Congress-
These politicians give the farmer lit
tie credit for brains or for keeping
up.to-date on what Is going on in the
nation, when they make this effort
to injure President Taft.
Theodore Roosevelt, for instance,
was one OF. the strongest advocates
OF Reciprocity. This was the one big
question of policy on which Pres
ident Taft questioned Mr.. Roosevelt
before taking action. He not only
sought the views of ex.President
Roosevelt. but asked him to secure
the views OF the other editors Of
THE Outlook" Roosevelts letter to
Continued on next page)
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-01
MICHIGAN NEEDS
GEN'L MANAGER
Governorship Should Be a Super
intendency.
MUSSELMAN OFFERS SERVICE
Says He Learned Need of Business
Methods While Member Prison
Board-Now He Offers to Put State
Government on Business Basis
He's Been Successful in That Line.

Amos s. Musselman declared be-
fore the primary election that he
wanted to be general manager of the
state of Michigan. He still seeks the
position and the Republican party
Is behind him.
He wants to be more than gov
erhor; he is going to manage the
business affairs of Michigan.
He has plenty of experience and
his recommendations are of the best.
Mr.. Musselman's assuming the re-
sponsibilities of director of the bust
ness affairs of the state would in
,eality be nothing new for him. Mich
igan Is really business enterprise
and Mr.. Musselman has been in bust
ness before. In fact, he just left the
management of big grocery enter
prise in Grand Rapids to take charge
of Michigan. And he was successful
in the first enterprise.
His desire to place the government
of the state on a sound business basis
and conduct the affairs of the COM
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-01

Judge of the superior court OF Gin
cinnati, solicitor general OF the
United States, Judge on the federal
bench and in line for the u. s. SUI
preme court; governorgeneral Of the
Philippines, member OF the presi-
dents cabinet, and then president
were the gradual steps by which Will
lam Howard Taft went ahead In his
march to world fame. He has won
his place by ability and he has made
his place in history. He should be
president for a second term, and will
be il voters in all parts of the country
give the presidential situation the
thought that it deserves.
James S. Sherman, as vice-presi-
dent, has presided over the delibera-
lions of the u. S. Senate for the past
four years and holds a popularity
that few men have won in Washing
ton. For many years his home town
Of Utica, N Y, sent him to the house
in Washington as its representative,
and he became known as one of the
leaders of the house, tributes both to
his personality and his ability.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-01

monwealth as II II were private
concern came as a result of years of
study OF state affairs following his
appointment as one of the board OF
managers of the Ionia state reforma-
tory. II was then he first learned
that some OF the state institutions
were run more like political organiza-
lions than az business enterprises.
When l take ONCE" he says. Il
shall appoint men for their fitness
and without regard to political infiu-
ence. The merit system will prevail.
and a high standard Of efficiency must
be attained. What would you think
of an employer who placed incompe-
tent men in charge of his affairs just
because that man happened to stand
well as vote-getter in his COM
munity?"
Amos s. Musselman was born on a
farm in Pennsylvania 81 years ago.
He attended the common schools OF
Pennsylvania until 10 years OF age,
when he entered Pennsylvania col
lege at Gettysburg. The death OF his
father compelled him to leave to take
charge of the farm after having spent
three years in the literary school.
% At the age of "a, Mr.. Musselman
came to Michigan, entering the en-
ploy of grocery firm in Grand Rap
ids. Five years later he started in
the wholesale grocery business, later
becoming the head of the Musselman
Grocery Co., with headquarters at
Grand Rapids and branches at Sault
Ste. Marie and Traverse City. He is
also connected with several other
leading enterprises of Grand Rapids
and western Michigan.
The Republican candidate for gov
ernor Is a progressive He first be.
came known for his advanced views
16 years ago when Governor Pingree
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-01

the convention, to seize the hall by
trickery and hold a snap convention
so as to be able to go up to Chicago
| and lay claim to regularity The
same tactics were being pursued in
many other states, but in few were
they SO brazen or so palpably evident
to the eye witness. The convention
was to be held in the armory and on
damaged In the event Of trouble,
members Of the Bay City militia were
hurried to the scene at o'clock In
the morning.
1t was expected by the "contesting"
Wayne crowd that the soldiers would
turn the hall over to w. Frank Knox,
who still was chairman of the state
central committee. and that he would
admit them first SO they could take
the Wayne seats. This was foiled by
all the members Of the state central
committee demanding and gaining ad-
mittance and ordering, while in ses-
sion, that the soldiers turn the hall
over to the sergeant-at-arms, the con-
vention of1icer In charge.
This done, the delegates, all Of
whom had been compelled to wait for
hours in the streets, were admitted.
Blocking the steps and doorways
were men brought from Wayne coun-
ty as Contrasting" delegates, but who
had made no contest. They kept 40
or SO real delegates, who were ply
sically unable to fight their way
through to the doors, from entering
the convention for an hour or more.
No EFFORT was made within the con-
vention by the malcontents to pro-
coed regularly with the convention
business or to show by their votes
what strength they possessed. To
furnish the basis Of "contest% at
Chicago they proceeded amid an up
roar to hold their own convention"
without examining credentials or even
pretending to show who were par
They rushed through what
formalities they deemed necessary,
produced canned resolutions and
lists of delegates and adjourned.
When they left the hall and the regu-
lar convention credentials committee
fnished examining the credentials Of
delegates 1t was found that more than
I 900 of the 1900 odd delegates, had
remained for the business of the Re-
publican party, and they proceeded to
transact 1t.
Yet this contest was taken to Chi
cago, where it was proclaimed by
some of the Roosevelt leaders as one
of the strongest they had. The con-
test was presented to the national
committee after dropping contests in
the cases of 166 delegates with the
admission that there was no founda-
ton at all for them. They had been
listed as contests solely for the pur-
pose of preventing the public from
knowing that President Taft had
majority Of delegates with him.
And the national committee rejected
the claims of the contesting delegates
by a unanimous vote-even the Roose-
welt members of the national COM
mittee recognizing the fact that there
was no ground for the claims Of the
Michigan delegation.
The honesty of President Taft's
cannot be called into Dues
tion wherever the facts concerning
the state and national conventions are
known.
Had Roosevelt been given sci votes
in the convention-enough to obtain
the mountaineering question would
ever have bo>n raised as to the regu-
larity Of tho choice.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-01
EMENT THE TIMES owosso MICH FRIDAY Nov l. 1912
TAFT'S FOES LIE
ABOUT DELEGATES
CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS
Ezra p. Beechier.

In the first congressional district
which comprises the First, Second,
Third Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh,
Eighth, Ninth, Tenth. Eleventh, Thir-
teenth, Fifteenth and Seventeenth
wards in the city of Detroit, Ezra P.
Beechler, attorney, is the Republican
candidate. Mr.. Beechler is Pro-
gressive Republican; one who has
faith in his party, its leaders and its
principles. and his election is recon-
mended to the Detroit voters in his
district.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-01
Joseph w. Fordney.

The eighth congressional district
possesses in JOS. w. Fordney, of Sagi-
nav, congressman of long expert
ence and national reputation. In his
IA years in congress Mr.. Fordney has
risen to rank among the leaders of
his party because of his great ability
and his devotion to Republican prin.
ciples. His district is proud OF his
record in Washington and the Re-
publican voters there are certain to
re elect him.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-01
WHAT CORN BOUGHT
In 1894 AND NOW
CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS
]. M. C. Smith.

Third congressional district Repub-
licans also have renominated their
present congressman, ]. M. C. Smith,
of Charlotte, another member of the
Michigan delegation who has made
his mark in his first term as a men,
Der of the national house and who
we'll deserves reelection. AS a men,
Der of the house committee on labor
he has done much important work in
the G2nd congress.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-01

A DEAD ISSUE
Democrats and Progressives
Would Revive 1t.
ROOSEVELT ADVOCATED PACT

Democrats Favor Canadian Reciproe-
ity, Roosevelt Boosted Measure, Yet
Some Campaign Orators Insult
Farmers intelligence BY Trying to
injure Taft Because He Once Es-
poused Plan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-01

recognized his attitude along those.
lines in an open letter asking his sup
port for certain progressive measures.
His election will mean a progress
sive Observation-Disclosures a rule of
hysteria and fanaticism-but OF real.
stable sane, conscientious progress.
Do you want progressive business.
man for governor? Doesn't Michigan.
need a business manager?
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-01
James c. McLauphiIn.

The ninth congressional district
has been ably represented in congress
for the past six years by j. C. Nc
Laughlin, of Muskegon, and the Re-
publican voters Of the district have
again nominated him to continue his
good work in the national capital.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-16
TO
Be HERE TWICE:

Newark, April Lot is now a
practical certainty that Theodore
Roosevelt will make two visits to
this State, one in the course of the
next two or three weeks and the
other during the closing week of the
primary campaign next month.
The dates for Colonel Roosevelt's
first visit have not yet been fixed,
but it Is probable he will not come
here before ten days at least. He
will then start the ball rolling
with a quick tour of the larger cities
of the State. This tour is expected
to give the movement enough I'M
petus TO keep 1t going till the last
week of the campaign.
Then, to offset any anti-Roosevelt
sentiment which may have develop
ed meanwhile, the former president
will spend considerable time here
during the last few days. There will
be no further campaign on In the
country at that time, and he will be
able to put in as much time here as
he sees fit.
This morning Borden d. Whiting,
chairman OF the Roosevelt move
ment, sen q letter to State Chair
mar Frank o. Briggs inviting him to
get aboard the Roosevelt band
wagon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-16
GIRL ROBS ONE
WHO AIDS HER
Warrant Out for Irene Brown
CoIored, at Report.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Keyport. April 16:-In befriend-
ing a homeless colored girl, by CIV
ing her food and shelter last night,
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Watkins, col
ored, of this place, are today minus
SO. A warrant has been issued
and the authorities are searching
for Irene Brown, colored, a short
and stocky girl of seventeen years.
According to police, Irene Brown
has no home and has been living
the life Of a vagrant hereabouts for
some time. Residents have frequent
ly aided her. She has been hang
ing about public places and has act
ed suspicfousiy in the eyes of the
authorities. Last night she came
sobbing to the Watkins home and
begged a nights lodging and ONE
thing to eat. She was accommodate
ed in every way. This morning Mr..
and Mrs. Watkins were surprised at
finding she had left the house dur
ing the hours of early morning and
were more surprised to find she had
discovered the location of a $40 bill
and taken it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-16
DOUBLE FINE
FOR THE OAKS
Warrant Issued for Officers
of Club Today.

Neglect of officers of the Oak
Field Club to pay a fine of $25 for
selling liquor Sunday morning at
their dance, caused Recorder Kehoe
TO issue warrants for their arrest
this morning on charges of violating
the local and state excise laws. This
may mean that they will be doubly
fined for selling liquor. They were
originally fined for selling on sun
day morning. In addition to paying
that they may be punished for sell
ing liquor without a license.
The fine Of S25 was to have been
paid by 7 O'Clock last night. Ac-
cording to information received yes
terday by the police, members of the
Oak Field Club We're bitter in their
denunCiation of Chief of Police
Burke and members of his force for
causing their aTraignment on a
charge of violating the excise laws,
because policemen were called in to
they took no part. 1t IS declared
they took no part. 1t is edclared
some Of them even boosted they
would not pay the fine,
Recorder Kehoe ISSUED warrants
for arrest OF the officers of the club
at 8 O'Clock this morning. He said
they would probably be arraigned at
7 O'Clock tomorrow night. Up to
noon today the fine had not been
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-16

NEWS MI

Members of the Perth Amboy
Band Association will meet in F..
o. e. hall tonight to practice under
the direction of A. B. Nelson.
Everything Is In readiness for
the dance and reception of Star of
Grace Lodge No. II, Shepherds OF
Bethlehem, to be held n Moose hall
tonight. All are welcome.
Perth Amboy Mems Club failed
to have a business meeting last
night because CT a quorum not be-
ing present.
"A delegation of members of
Perth Amboy Aerie No. 1856, Fra
ternal Order of Eagles. will leave
here tonight on the 6:14 train from
the Central depot TO attend the in
stitution of Progress Aerle II New
ark.
j. II. Hope, Frank Comings and
William Hinkle were the prize win
ners at the weekly pinochle tourna-
ment of Eagle A. c. last night in its
rooms.
A meeting Of Liberty Council.
Daughters of Liberty, was held in
Moose hall last night.
"A meeting and practice of the
Washington Fife, Dr~m and Bugle
Corps was held last night In its
rooms.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-16
TWO COPS ARE
NOW ACCUSED

PatrOlmen l.. C. Jensen and Israel
Weitzen may have to- answer to
charges before the Board of Alder
men for recent actions. Acting
Mayor Garretson has taken up the
matter and has already furnished
the Board of Aldermen with infor-
nation about Weitzen's case, in
which he is accused of inattention
to duty. Jensen is accused OF Criti-
cising the act Of superiors, contrary
to the rules Of discipline in the book
of police rules and regulations.
According to complaints from
Maurer, Heitzen can never be found
when wanted. He was twice detail
ed to handle a case recently and fail
ed in his duty, it Is declared.
Jensen protests against the act Of
the chief of police and acting mayor
in prohibiting children from roller
skating on parts OF certain streets.
He persists his children will skate
on a~festricted part Of State street.
Acting Mayor Garretson has in
~structed him to explain his views in
writing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-16
$4,000
FOR INJURIES
Verdict for Poremba Against
c. Pardee Works.
kpsctaI TO ths EVENING NE VS..

WV
New Brunswick, April LEA
verdict of $4,000 was awarded An
drew Poremba, Of Perth Amboy, for
injuries received at the c. Pardee
Works on May Is last, before a
grand jury in Judge Lloyd's court
late y~estsrday afternoon.
The accident happened in the
Perth Amboy yards of the Pardee
Company and a portion OF Poremba's
foot was smashed by a car running
over it. The plaintiff, It was stated.
WAS Sent under a car tt clean out
some limestone which had blocked
the opening Of the under part of the
dumping car While Poremba was
engaged in this hazardous under
taking, the foreman of the gang, it
Is claimed, forgot that ole of his
men was under the car and threw
off the brake. The car ran over the
lower portion OF Poremba's left foot
and crushed it.
Joseph E. Stricken appeared for
the plaintiff and Lindabury, Depue
and Faulks Represented the defend
ants.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-16

Mrs. Thomas Fallon, of South AM
boy, renewed old acquaintance in
this city last night.
Mrs. Julius Yepstein. of Hall ave
nue., was entertained by friends in
B~fookfyH, yesterday afternoon.
Miss Bertha crosten, of Washing
ton street, is being entertained at
the residence of friends in Madison
avenue, for a week.
Miss Katherine Nolan, OF Wash
ington street, is able to be about
again after an illness.
Mrs. Joseph Aflerbach. of Fayette
street, was an out of town visitor
yesterday afternoon.
Miss Johanna Ehrns and Miss
Lena Hansen, of this city, We're en-
tertained by friends In South AM
boy, Sunday.
Miss Ellen Warren, of Washington
street, who has been visiting friends
IN New York, returned home yester-
day.
Mrs. Henry Shapiro and daughter
Dora, of New Brunswick avenue.
Will Dor leave for Mt. Clemens
Mich, where Mrs. Shapiro Will re-
cuperate from a recent illness.
Miss Jessie Faber, of New Bruins
wick avenue. has returned home If
ter visiting friends in Staten Island.
Miss Edith Gallagher. OF Wash
ington street, who has beec visiting
friends in South River, has return
ed home.
Miss Alma Parsons, of High
street. who has been visiting at the
home of friends in Brooklyn, re-
turned yesterday.
Howard Ellis, OF Kearny avenue,
is able 10 be about again after an
illness of several weeks.
Mrs. Margaret T. Harper, Of State
street, Is spending several days as
the guest of Mrs George Martin at
Jersey City Heights.