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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
Licensed to Med.
NATURAL THAT PERKINS
SHOULD OPPOSE WILSON

velopment of nature (natural develop
menD; on the contrary, 1t is the prod
uct of criminality. Every trust in the
world was born of avarice.
No man ever organized a trust who
did not want to deprive the people of
the opportunity to buy in fair and
open market.
The only conceivable purpose for
creating a monopoly is to extort
money from the people by taking ad
vantage of their necessities.
II Brother Perkins and men of his
ilk could by any possibility fence in
all the waters of the country, stop all
of the wells, and retail water to a
starving people at dollar a glass,
Perkins would rise up in meeting and
assert that this was only a natural
development, and he would find an
other Roosevelt to stand as the candi-
date on his platform.
Well, Perkins did organize the har-
vester trust, and 1t is charged and has
never been denied successfully, that
he sells agricultural implements in
foreign countries cheaper than he sells
them to the American farmer. He Is
fine gentleman to appoint himself
| guardian ad Item for the consumers.
| / notice that this trust in 1907
| jumped its capital stock from $780,
! 45S to a total of s15,521, 1913 in 1911.
/ VIII Brother Perkins, after he has fin
ished singing the garbled version Of
the good old hymn Onward Christian
J CAI hrr he
bawling voices of a thousand bull
moosers at the convention while
Roosevelt stood on a chair and waved
a red bendana, please enlighten us as
u how much of this increased capital
stock was water-how much of the
capital stock is based upon the monop-
olistic power of his concern to extort
exorbitant prices for agricultural i'm.
plements from the American farmer?
1t may be very wicked to refer to
it, but / notice, in passing, that in
1911 this monopoly earned dividends
of 1887 per cent on It's preferred
stock, and 14.15 per cent on it's com
mon stock
In 1910, it did a little better; that
year the preferred Melted 1851 per
cent, and the common 1886 per cent
! In 1909 the concern was also pros.
pering: It paid 2482 per cent on its
, preferred stock and 1882 per cent on
its common stock.
Prior to 1907 the capitalization OF
E this concern, as have said, was about
, 100000 and prior to that year the
: institution had earned dividends as
follows:
: 1906, upon all it's stock, common
; and preferred, 6.54 per cent; 1905, e.23
Ter cent; 1904. All per cent; 1903
with capital Of s5,s41, 1s4, 1t paid a
: dividend OF only 40 per cent. 1t did
not have monopoly until 1907.
, The people will be able to appreci
ate the difference between monopoly
! profits and the profits made by con
: Germ still having competition when
they compare the All per cent divi
, dend Of 1903, when there was not a
monopoly, with the 25s7 per cent paid
: in 1911, when there was a monopoly
AS profits in the end are paid by the
: consumers, it is manifest that this MO
n DopOly has been most profitable ven
ture for Mr.. Perkins, and a most un
: profitable one for the farmer.
r No wonder Wilson cannot so stat.
his views as to meet with the appro
baton Of Brother Perkins.
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(Continued on Pag- Eleven.)
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A man should never be ashamed 10
own he has been I'm the wrong. 10 IL
hut saying Ia other words that be Ia
wiser today than yesterday
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02
RIVER AT HIGH STAGE.

Little Rock, April 2.-The Arkan- sas river is very high here. It has reached height of 21 12 feet in Lit tie Rock, and Section Director Alcia- tore thinks this will not be the crest. It has begun to fall at Fort Smith, and has reached a stand at Dardanelle, with only slight rains in the upper basin. The flood stage here is 23 feet. It is predicted that it will reach flood stages of 25 feet at Pine Bluff,
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02
FAULKNER MAN
 GIVEN PARDON

Little Rock, April 2.-Monday was pardon day in the governors office, and large accumulation of petitions was disposed of. Most of them re- fused. The governor granted an ad- ditional respite of 30 days to Walter Morgan, a white man under sentence of death, in the Jonesboro jail, on the charge of murder in the first degree for the killing of Pete Ollis near Marked Tree, Poinsett county A previous respite of 90 days will ex- pire April 12, and this is the third granted. The governor thinks there may be some merit in the application for commutation, and says he will himself pay for the making of the transcript if Morgan's friends can not raise the money. Morgan has no resources himself, and his wife has been faithfully working on the peti- tion.
 For the second time in his term of office, the governor pardoned a pistol carrier, and the recipient of his elem ency being Less Mckenzie, 16-year- old boy of Faulkner county, who burned his pistol and swore he would never carry another. At the same time he denied the petition to remit fine of $50 assessed against a man 55 years old at Paris for the same of fense, although he thought he had license to carry it.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02
SHORT SESSION
 PETITION FILED

Little Rock, April 2.-Attorney General Hal L. Norwood has filed with the secretary of state his peti- tion to restrict the legislative session to 60 days by amendment to the con- stitution, under the initiative. There are 18,5S2 signatures on the petition, but while only 12,S00 are required, it is urged that all persons who have blank petitions continue to circulate them and send them in before May 8.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02
S7,82O IS ADDED
 TO ENDOWMENT

Treasurer w. B. Hubbell today re- ceved a check for $7,820 from the General Education Board, the second installment of the boards gift of $75,- 900 to the Hendrix College endow- ment fund The college had previous ly drawn $27, 500 from this donation. It will be remembered that the Gen eral Education Boards gift was con- ditional upon total of $30000 be- ing raised for endowment purposes and the board pays in one dollar as each two dollars is collected from oth- CT sources. The entire amount un- paid is secured by interest-bearing notes.
 Treasurer Hubbell stated today that arrangements to loan out the amount just received had already been made and it will begin to bear interest at once. The college, he states, now has $130,000 loaned at an average rate of about ' 1-2 per cent interest, and s130,000 in notes for endowment subscriptions, which bear interest at six per cent.
 The budget for next year was re- gently made up and the college will have sufficient revenue to pay all it's expenses, after adding to the teach ing force and granting some in- creases in salaries to some of the professors.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02
SELLERS MAJORITY 1900.

Little Rock, April 2.-Jordan Sel- lers of Morrilton is in the city and reports that practically full returns give him the nomination for chan cellor of the Ninth district by ma jority of about 1900 over Judge J. G. Wallace. Judge Wallace has been on the bench 10 years and was the chair man of the first railroad commission of the state.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02
HILL IN WASHINGTON.

Little Rock, April a. Former Chief Justice Joseph M. Hill of Fort Smith is in Washington, D. C., this week to appear before the supreme court of the United States as chief counsel for the state in the submis- so nof the Arkansas rate cases. The case dates back to July, 1908. There are 409 pages in the states briefs.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02
w. c. MEETING.

The inclement weather did not keep the Woodmen Circle from having it's regular meeting last night. The at tendance was good and the meeting was very much enjoyed by all pres ent. One application for membership was received. It is hoped every mem- Der will be present at the next meet ing, April 21.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02
NEW COMMISSION ORDINANCE PASSED

The ordinance creating the new water and light commission of this city appears in today's Log Cabin Democrat. The commission, which is composed of Mayor W. H. Duncan, Wellington Robbins and Frank E. Robins, will meet and organize early this week.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02
U. c. V. TO MEET.

The local camp of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans will meet in the office of Mayor w. H. Duncan to- morrow afternoon at o'clock for the purpose of electing delegates to at- tend the Confederate reunion at Ma con, Ga.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02
Personals

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 A fresh COW for sale. c. R. Der Try. w2t* T. L. Powell of Little Rock is here today.
 Dr. J. S. Martin of Morrilton is here today.
 o. l.. Honea spent this morning in Little Rock.
 "Pat" Murphy spent yesterday in Little Rock.
 VIM. CADY, the baggage man. Phones 321, 113.
 Wanted-To buy a house and lot. John Erbacher. d6t
 Dr. w. k. Greeson wa3 in Little Rock yesterday.
 Brick house for rent on East Oak street. Ben T. Gray. If
 Preident A. c. Millar returned from Little Rock today.
 Frank Stermer returned from Lit tie Rock this morning.
 For Rent-4-room house with barn and garden. Mrs. E. P. James. If
 Land for rent, close to town. Also 400 acres for sale. E. o. Bran non. dtf
 For Sale-Fine COW, giving 1-2 gallons milk per day. J. l. McClur- kin. 167-4t
 For Sale-Barred Plymouth Rock eggs at 75 cents per sitting. Mrs. J. T. Murphy. d6t
 Green Grove lodge No. 107, F. & A. M, will meet tonight for work in the masters degree.
 Go to the New theater tonight and see a good program of moving pie tures-four subjects.
 Manager A. D. Murlin of the West ern Newspaper Union, Little Rock, is in the city this afternoon.
 All our Typewriter Supplies are the very best quality obtainable. Nell sen Drug Go. Phone 254.
 Mrs. Tom Dickens underwent a se- rious operation at Little Rock yester- day and is reported to be improving.
 Miss Mabel Gadd of Perryville is visiting her sister, Miss Lena Gadd, who is attending the State Normal. Mrs. Steve Carrigan, Jr., of Hope arrived last night for a visit to her parent, MT. and Mrs. J . A. Pence, in this city.
 Mrs. Addie Maysie left today for her home at Grand Island, Neb., after visit to her brother, F. J. Rice, and her sister, Mrs. M. Carter, in this city.
 Mrs. NJ. L. Tabor has returned to Little Rock, after a visit to her sis ters, Misses Bessie and Nellie Ran dell, in this city.
 President J. J. Doyne of the State Normal left this morning for Nash vile, Tenn, where he will attend the session of the Conference for Educa ton in the South.
 The condition of Miss Julia Robins who underwent a successful operation at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock yesterday afternoon, is reported to be very satisfactory today and tn physicians believe her recovery vii be complete
 The "Johnstonites" division of tn Young Peoples Missionary Societ, entertained their rivals, the "Craig heads" in the league rooms of tn Methodist church last evening. Tn guests were dressed as school chil dren and were required to recite hu morous "lessons." "Crackerjack" wa lserved as refreshments.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02
QUARTETTE TRIP PUT OFF.

The visit of the Hendrix quartette to Dardanelle has been postponed on account of revival meeting in pro- gress at that place. The quartette has engagements to sing at Morrilton Sunday and at the Anti-Saloon League meeting in Little Rock April Il.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02

Mrs. L. c. Powell left yesterday for Shawnee, Okla, where she was called on account of the death of her father, Charles Greer, which occurred in that city yesterday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02

The minimum amount payable by all con- sumers shall be 75c per month
 Power rates for meters above one horse power shall be l-2 cents per kilowatt hour subject to above discounts.
 FLAT RATES.
 For show windows and other public use, by business houses, 16 c. D. lamps, 70 cents per month.
 Until meters can be installed in every resi- denee, fiat rate of 30 cents will be charged on every Is c. D. lamp.
 Sec. 33. That this Ordinance being neces- sary for the immediate preservation of the public health and safety. it is ordered that same he in force from and after it's passage We, w. H. Duncan. mayor. and Opie Hartje. recorder, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. Is9 was duly passed at q regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Conway. Arkansas held io said city on the 18th day of March, 1912
 w. H. DUNCAN. Mayor. OPIE HARTJE. Recorder
 of IL f n
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02
METER RATES.

Per 1000 gallons. First 00O0 gal. per quarter. r............s .25 Second and third 10. 1000 gal per quar. 20
 All above 3O00O gallons to be fixed by com mission. Minimum rate per month, 30 cents.
 Sec. 25. Any person desiring water ser vice on premises not the street may. at the direction of the superintendent lay at his own expense, a pipe from the main point of service upon paying the tapping fees herein provided said pipe to he of the size and char acter required by the commission and to be laid in the manner directed by said commis- sion.
 Sec. 26. All applications for electric cur rent from the distributing lines of the electric light plant must be made to the superintend- ent blanks furnished for that purpose and shall state fully the purpose for which current is to be used, and thereupon connection shall be made.
 No current shall be used for any other pur- pose than that stated in the application For violation of this provision the electric cur rent shall be cut off and not returned until g proper amount has been paid to cover illegal use and $l.00 for cutting-in charge
 Sec. 27. The amount due for electric cur rent for each month shall be paid on or before the 9th day of each succeeding month and in ease any person shall fail to pay the amount due the current shall be cut off and not be re- connected until the amount due and $1.0O ha. been paid. All connections with the pole lines | and wires of the electric light system shall he made by the superintendent and under tho SupeTNlSioh or lHe water ana nGnt commlS sion.
 l Sec. 2S. The city shall not be liable for any damages occasioned by fires caused by i'm proper wiring breaking in circuits. | Sec. 20. The city reserves the right at any and all times to cut off, without notice, tn. electric current for repairs, and shall not b. | liable for any damages caused by inadequat, current or failure to furnish same. The cit, also reserves the right to cut off the curren l from any consumer for violation of any of tn rules and regulations governing the light sys tenn of the city.
 1 Sec. 30 The superintendent shall, at tn beginning of each month. read all meters o consumers who have installed meters H shall mail written notice of the amount O current used, as shown by the meter, and tn amount due therefor. Said notice shall stat that unless the due is paid on or befor the 9th day of the month at the office of tn superintendent, the current will be cut off un til the sum due is paid with an additional sun of Sl.00 for cutting in charge Electric meter will be sold to consumers at actual cost of tn instrument and installing same. A renta charge of 25 cents per month will be made { consumers using meters belonging to the city
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02
To Cure Consiipsrin-

ake just a mite of Live Food before retirin. each night. Ramc,l's Tonic Regulator supple, il in paiatahle form of powder, tea O. tonN sc- sud money back If u0t seti'-'ed
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02

The city reserves the right to test meters as often as is necessary to keep them in proper eeieration. All meter loops shall be located on porch or in convenient place ns close to entrance to feed wire as possible Meter loops shall be installed at the expense of the con sumer and shall be considered as a part of in- terior wiring.
 Sec. 3l. Any person, whether consumer or not who tampers in any way with dam ages or destroys any meter in service shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction, shall be fined in any sum not less than 5000 nor than $2500 for each offense.
 Sec. 32. The basic price for electric current shall be l5c per kiowatt hour, Subject to the following discounts, for current consumed dur ing one month, at said basic rate:
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-04-02

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Why not face the truth for once? 1t
was Evan who made the difference,
whether she was rich or poor. between
happiness and discomfort.
But she had given up Evan for the
down and the embroidery Of life. Now,
perhaps, this other girl would console
him, and help him to rise, and share
his pipe-dreams And Patricia could
marry-Harry Dart for instance
and be very rich and gay and envied.
and think of Evans wife on his knee
in the flrelight After all and after
all, had Miss Meacham done so much
for her?
When once a problem is faced with
out sophistry or self-deception, some
progress has been made toward its
solution. All the next day Patricia
was unwontedly quiet and thoughtful.
1t was toward evening that Mrs.
Barrett hustled In from the telephone.
Dear, dear, what do you think. Pat
tie? Mrs. Swett's Charles got crushed
in the elevator down there where he
works. Mrs. Smith just 'phoned me.
They don't know whether he'll live or
not. I'm going right down to Mrs.
Swett's to see what ! can do"
Yes, do. mother"
Her mother had on her wraps and
was at the door when Patricia spoke
again.
"Mother-would you mind so much
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do take It, Alice. I don't care
whether you ever pay It, And you'll
need all of that. Pay it back when
you're rich"
After a moment, she interrupted the
others thanks. Tell me, Alice, II you
had It to do over. would you still
marry Tom?"
That's a funny question"
II know It Is. Butt want to
know"
Eyes. would, Pat. Toms poor, and
we've had a hard time to get along
this last year, butt love him" She
lifted her head to look into Patricia's
eyes with a sort OF defiance.
81 suppose-that-makes all the diff
ference"
Alice nodded "Of course, I wish
we had more. don't like to be poor
and neither does Tom. But I'd rather
have Tom poor than any other man
rich. And then we're young-we've
got time to get ahead. Toms smart,
too. He won't always be down."
mo, Of course, he won't" agreed
Patricia softly.
And then, want to help him get
along It's fun doing it together-the
planning and all. Tom calls it pipe
dreaming But we mean it to come
true just the same"
Yes, 1t must be fun" said Patricia
Alice, cheered up, her courage re-
stored by the money in her hand, re.
newed her expressions of gratitude.
kissed Patricia affectionately, and hur.
ried on her way to Tom.
When Mrs. Barrett came in present.
ly. she was amazed to find Patricia in
tears, an unheard.of occurrence.
why. Pattie. dear. darling. what's
the matter?"
Nothing"
why. honey. thought you didn't
have thing in the world to cry for"
well, haven't" with sob.
Cant you see. Muzzer. that's why I'm
doing IT."
Mrs. Barrett thought they had bet.
ter 60 to some nice. funny play that
night. so they went-to the theatre
anyway. And as they were coming out
Patricia saw Evan Burgess-with a
: girl.
Mrs. Barrett, being wise. did not
comment upon Evans companion, nor
did Patricia.
Patricia did not begin to undress al
once after she had closed the door oil
her own room. Instead. she sat down
and began very slowly and thought
fully to take of her long, white gloves
She had never possessed long white
gloves before the days of Miss Mea
CHAINS money. and now they seemed
, to her the symbol Of her changed for
tunes. She loved luxury. even more
: ardently since she had known so vel
r the discomforts Of poverty
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And all this time he laughed al
himself a little, 1--WE been waiting tc
get raised to twenty-five, so | could
ask you to marry me. I thought-we
could get along fine on that"
I'm so sorry. Evan but--but just
couldn't" She did not look at HIM.
He came and stood by the table. too
II wonder" huskily, Gift you hadn't
got this money-if you'd have-cared
enough
She raised her eyes to his now
Isn't 1t evident that - don't care
enough?"
Does that mean," he asked slowly
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that II you had cared, you would have
given up Miss Meacham's money!"
"I-suppose So"
"I'm-I'm glad of that anyway AT
least his dream of her need not be
furnished; it was in himself that
there was lack, not in her. And that
was best.
The elegant little clock on the man
tel began to tick loudly in the silence,
as if it had suddenly raised its voice.
Well" Evan sighed. 81 guess I
might as we'll be going"
She did not say stay.
And perhaps I hadn't better come
any more" He held out his hand.
"Good-by."
"Good-by. Evan. But-of course,
we're friends just the same"
His boyish face was white. I'm
glad But guess hadn't better como
any more, Patricia" He went out
quickly
After awhile said Mrs. Barrett:
"Why, Evan hasn't been up for long
time. | wonder what's the matter?"
Patricia did not look up. Evan
wanted me to marry him, mother, and
I--couldnt."
"Dear, dear!" sighed Mrs. Barrett.
Poor boy. I'm so sorry"
Patricia said nothing.
Her mother embroidered few more
stitches. do you know, used to
think you would marry Evan some
day?"
Ibid your" evenly.
The idea always pleased me. You
seemed so suited to each other.
wonder if Miss Meacham--"
Patricia broke in impatiently. "Oh
mother. don't begin to wonder
suppose would have married him II
Miss Meacham hadn't left me the
money-and gone on being poor al
my life"
II don't think Evan will always be
poor" Mrs. Barrett mildly protested
Hes with good firm and" She
stopped, for Patricia was not listening
1t seemed TO Patricia as II something
was finished, as II she was sort o.
starting all over again. as II the fina
threads of the old life were broken
and she was beginning a new one.
She was thoroughly fitted now int
her new environment. People had al
most forgotten that she had been {
poor shop-girl, She was now tina
pretty Miss Barrett-yes, some cccen
trio old lady had left her lot o
money. The girls in the store said
mo. Pat Barrett hadn't got snippy
but she was sort Of toned down. You't
never know she hadn't been born
real lady"
And pretty Miss Barrett with he
money naturally had admirers. On
of them was Harry Dart, rich
young-man-about'to and anothe
} was Eddie Lester. one OF those vel
dressed young gentlemen whose pres
ent and future are equally vague.
When Lester seized Patricia's han
! one night whispering, II love yor
will you marry me?" Patricia let hir
hold 1t.
"Did you know. Mr.. Lester" sh
said steadily. that II l marry. los
, my money!"
A look of blank horror crossed Les
. ter's face. He dropped her hand.
why, no. didn't know 1t. Is ths
t straight"
I She nodded. smiling into his eyel
I Quite straight"
. "Oh. well, of course" he limped OF
) that doesn't make any difference I
D me. The money is mere side-issu,
. Er-you wouldn't consider III"
y 1.-The money!"
Q "Er-marrying me-"
0 mot for moment, thank you, M
Lester"
}. He did not appear to be greatly CO
,. down.
!. When he was gone. Patricia Il
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"Oh! Well-we haven't seen you
for long time"
why. IL thought probably you'd
be busy" His voice sounded
pleased, though.
Il thought I'd call you up. Come
up to see us soon. won't you?'
We'll, sure will. Er--how about
tonight"
Were going to the theatre tonight.
But tomorrow"
Lets say tomorrow, then. III be
up sure. I'm glad you called"
"All right, then. We're at the FIRE.
donia, you know. Good-by."
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cure-they would not freeze or starve.
Beyond that. what was the gain? Did
she really enjoy the play more in a
two-dollar seat, dressed extensively,
than she had in her old brown coat,
sitting with Evan in the balcony?
Honestly. no. But If Evan had been
beside her on the divan? All, there