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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26
wIPING OUT SECTIONAL LAWS.
Republicans and Democrats In Con-
gress Join In Striking Out Laws
Passed In the Bitter Days.
Washington Dispatch to Baltimore
Sum-

This session Of the Congress has 80
far been notably marked by steps
taken by the Senate and the House
to strike from the statute books pu-
nitive laws passed during the bitter
days OF and Immediately after the
Civil War and aimed to humiliate and
embarrass the Southern people.
The House the other day passed
the Watkins bill, which permits
Southern people to prosecute their
claims for property seized after the
war ended by Union soldiers and
agents without the question of their
loyalty being considered. Under the
old statute, If the Southerner could
show that he was loyal to the Union,
he was virtually kicked out of court
with his claim. There are $5,000.-
900 in claims involved In changing
this statute.
The Senate has not been far be-
hind the House in taking steps to
efface all sectional feeling, despite
! the fact a majority of that body are
adherents of the Republican party
| In considering the omnibus claims
bill the upper chamber has agreed to
an amendment which directs the Gov.
ernment to pay the heirs of Confed.
crate generals who resigned from the
Union Army and afterward joined the
South certain claims under the lon
gevity allowance.
The old statute, which Senator
Johnston, of Alabama, succeeded IL
getting the Senate to agree tt
amend, prevented the United Statel
Treasury officials from recognizing
the claims of the Southern warrior,
who had been Union soldiers befor,
1860 for longevity pay. Senate
Lodge, of Massachusetts, was one o
the men who strongly supported tn
Alabamian in getting the Senate t.
accept his amendment.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

The readers of this paper will ind
the Washington letter very interest
ing this week. In fact, the Washing
ton letter each week is worth the
subscription price Of the paper. II
your neighbor does not take The
Caucasian, get him to subscribe so
that he, too, may enjoy the paper
each week.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

Senator Overman saw Governor
wilson a few days ago about some
Federal jobs and reports that Mr..
wilson is fine listener. Most poll
ticlans are good listeners but Over
man will find out that the Office
seekers want more than simply lis
'enlng-they will demand results,
ana there is where the rub will come
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26
GOV. OF ARKANSAS BREAKS
LOOSE.

Defends His Pardoaing Record and
Thinks Those Who Oppose His Po-
sition Are Bound for the Lower
Region.
Little Rock. Ark. dispatch. Decem-
ber 20: Characterixing the Arkan-
sas penitentiary under the lease
systezn as q burning. seething hell.
consuming human beings" who are
being fed into 10 In . manner which
results In nothing but making for
turnes for contractors" Gov. George
ID. Donaghey today issues lengthy
statement In defense of his action
last Monday In Issuing pardons TO
31s State convicts.
Sharp criticism of the governors
actien from State officials and citi-
zens have previously drawn from the
executive the statement that "all
those who oppose the abolishment OF
the fnhuman convict system. which
we now have in Arkansas, are, in
my opinion. bound in the direction OF
that place spoken of by Governor
Blease In connection with the consti-
tuition OF his State. and IL Is my be-
lief they are going to land there in
spite Of every effort OF mine to pre-
vent them doing so.''
Again the governor was sharply
assailed and his statement today fol.
lowed.
According to a newspaper compila.
ton, based on the State records, for.
ty-three of those pardoned by Cover.
nor Donaghey were convicted OF mur.
der and manslaughter.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

Governor Wilson says there are
many reform measures he wants to
get through the New Jersey Legisla-
ture before he resigns to take up the
Job as President. Some one should
write Mr.. Wilson a confidential note
and tell him that his State is the
home of what the Democrats term
the Oppressive trusts"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26
RECALL OF JUDICIAL DECISIONS.
Ameudmeuss 60 Federal Constituf5os
Proposed by Senator Bristow.


Statesville Landmark
The initiative and the recall OF ju-
dicial decisions, as amendments 90
the Federal Constitution, have been
proposed by Senator Bristow in reso-
lutions laid before the Senate.
The first resolution would permit
the President to submit TO popular
vote at a Congressional election any
measure he has recommended to Con-
gress and upon which no action has
been taken for six months. The sec
ond would provide that ".f the su-
preme Court shall decide a Law en-
acted by Congress is In violation OF
the provisions OF the Constitution Of
the United States. the Congress at
regular session held after such de-
cision may submit the act 20 the cleo
tors at regular Congressional elec-
ton"
Under each amendment IL is pro-
posed that the questions submitted
to the people must have o majority
OF the popular vote In a mapority Of
the State. as well as In q majority OF
the Congressional Districts OF the
Nation.
In a brief explanation Senator
Bristow declared the amendment af-
fecting the President would enable
him TO appeal from a dilatory or ad-
verse Congress to the people. and
that a President could not, as an ex-
case for signing an undesirable meas
ure, say that IL was the best he could
get from an unfriendiy Congress.
Senator Bristow. In support OF bis
amendment affecting decisions OF the
Supreme Court. declared that it
would give TO the people an oppor-
tunity to state whether they desire
the Law. enacted by Congress and ap-
proved by the President. 10 stand a.
the last expression OF their will and
judgment" The resolutions were
referred 10 the judiciary COMMITTEES.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

The express companies have an
nounced they will reduce their rates
January 1 to compete with parcels
post rate. Thought the express COM
panies had been claiming all along
that they could not reduce their rates
without loss to the company!
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

Mr. Wilson says he dares any one
to start a panic during his admins
tration. OF course it is to be hoped
no one will take his dare, but it will
be surprising If they do not.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

Nothing but the fear Of an attack
on the great American principle of
protection keeps cotton from going
to Is or 16 cents a pound.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

Another antitrust law with teeth"
will be introduced in the next Legis-
lature, but that is about as far as 1t
will get.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26
Democratic Officers and "Prohibi-
tiOn."

Southport News.1
We are told and believe that more
liquor is sold by blind tigers in
Southport now than ever before.
We are told the exact location OF
several doing a big business here,
and while everybody seems to be
aware that liquor is illegally sold
one on inquiry, will be told that
there is no way to stop the sale, and
so men and women tigers go on for
two-more-years unmolested.
Did we not hear at school ages and
ages ago that where there was a will
there was always a way?"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

Wonder what the governors OF
South Carolina and Arkansas would
say should any one propose pardon
ing board to relieve them of the pow
er of the wholesale pardoning of con-
victs. The air would probably look
like an electrical storm was in pro-
ereSs
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26
Better Make a Payment on Demo
cratic Indebtedness.

The Review would like to see the
incoming Legislature appropriate a
nice sum to defray the expense of
sending the entire State Guard to
Washington on March to attend the
inauguration of Southern man and
a former resident of this State. Let's
let the natives and foreigners know
that North Carolina is on hand when
Woodrow Wilson is inaugurated.-
Reidsville Review.
The Legislature can apply what
money it will have to dispose of to q
far better advantage IL for no other
purpose than to make some payment
on the ever-increasing Indebtedness
of each succeeding Democratic ad.
ministration.-Unio Republican.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

The next legislature in South Caro-
lima will be asked to pass a bill for
compulsory education, but Cover
nor Bfease has already announced
that he will veto the bill If it Is pass
ed. Governor Blease believes In
everybody doing as they please, Law
or no law.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

Let one OF your New Year resolu-
tons be to send The Caucasian a new
subscriber. And mind, that you don't
break this resolution.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

President-elect Wilson says those
who apply for offices will be least
likely to get them. That certainly
Is chilling news for the million or
more Democrats who have already
made application for Office.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

The Democrats expect to fix up
their tariff bill next month during
their idle moments. And the country
will probably have many idle NOM
ents if their proposed program be-
comes a law.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

There have recently been many
new evidences that Simmons and the
Democratic machine renewed and ex-
tended the mortgage on the State to
the trusts and corporations.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

The Progressive leaders have an
nounced that the party doors are
open. 1t Is your fault IL you don't
walk in.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

If the courts would dispose of
other cases as quickly as they do di-
vorce cases, there would be no con-
gested court dockets in this State.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

The debt of New York City, under
Democratic rule, now exceeds the
entire national debt Isn't 1t time to
turn the rascals out?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

(Advance Correspondence Winston
Jsurna1.)
A man by the name OF Zimmerman
has died In Texas. leaving q million
dollars 10 his relatives. most of whom
are here In Davie County. The mat
ter. we understand. has been placed
In the hands OF Zeb Vance walser, Of
Lexington, and Mr.. walser has gone
out TO investigate. The heirs are
numerous and IL the amount DOESN'T
fall a great deal from the reported
million. we may expect much benefit
therefrom In this section.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26
Statesville Landmark

cred.
Statesville Landmark
Sixty thousand tons of butter, said
to amount In the present state OF the
market to an absolute corner, is held
in cold storage, according to facts
gathered by a corps Of twenty Gov
ernment secret service operatives In
connection with the suit filed In Chi
cago to dissolve the alleged butter
trust. Profits amounting to between
s11,00,000 and $17,550,00o may be
realized from the store Of butter
which is enough to supply the entire
consumption of the nation for sew.
eral weeks.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

What makes your baby 30 head
strong?"
He was raised on goats mill. -
St Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26
The Square Deal.l

Inc SQudre UeAl.I
A French count (no account &C AM
who La visiting In this country b.
moans the fact he has 90 far not suc-
ceeded In meeting m American gir1
who measures MP 70 his ideals.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

litical hybrid This In simply one
short chapter OF political deal and
tricksry: there are others TO follow.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26
One Result From a Democratic Vic
tory.
The Suare Deal.l

Inc Suare Deal.
A poor fool In New Hampshire,
who got 80 happy because he was
elected to the Legislature in the re-
cent election that he went crazy and
shot and killed his old aunt and
wounded his poor old uncle and
then committed suncide, must have
thought that the millennium had
set up for business sure enough, and
wanted to make sure that his uncle
and aunt and himself would be
among the first to meet Moses, st
Peter, Isaac, Jacob and all the bal.
ance of the old-time boys.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

The Majority in the New Congress
is a Noted Aggregation Of
Kickers


That Is Wanting Jobs for Hungry
Constituents--Now Abusing the
Civil Service Law and Trying 60
Find Some Way TO Get Around It
Josephus Daniels Heads the Hun
CRY Horde for Himself-Wilson
Says He May Look for Biggest Men
for His Cabinet, in Which Event
Daniels VIII Not Land-What a
Tar Heel Who Was at Baltimore
Says.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26
EDITORIAL BRIEFS
A Merry Christmas TO all.

II is alarming how the State debt
continues to grow under Democratic
good government"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26
Another Democrat Takes q Knock af
Bryan.
Greensboro Record.1

Bryan hasn't refused to take a
place in the Cabinet because he
hasn't as yet been asked. We take
it that Mr.. Bryan would refuse as
he is one man among the many mill
lions OF free born American citizens
who insists upon enjoying the in
alienable right to shoot on his mouth
whenever 1t is loaded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28
HoIiand,s wavs

Sen fishing is one of Hollands prin.
cipal industries, and large fleets of
sturdy looking fishing boats are seen
at the seaside villages and hamlets, so
no doubt this and the almost amphIbl
Gus life the Dutchman leads among
his canals and bitches account for
the popularity of the fishing rod and
line. The country villages with their
white and green painted houses and
pretty gardens are made more attrac
tive by the survival in Holland OF the
picturesque old time costumes of the
people. Quaint linen headdresses and
numerous ample skirts mark the
women. Equally ample trousers-sev-
eral pairs-clOthe the men. The chill
dren are miniature copies of their
parents in dress as in everything else.
even to the pipe or cigar in the case of
boys. Everybody wears wooden shoes.
American Travellers Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28
The Alexandrits.

Don't think that your knowledge of
wonder gems is complete til. you have
seen in all its beauty an alexandria.
green by day and red by night. And
such a green-olive bronze. with a po-
tent suggestion that red is there;
green when held in the sunlight; in a
darkened room with artificial light a
ruby where the emerald was a mo
ment before-a tawuy wine red of ex-
quisite tone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28

In the French chamber of deputies
each speaker has to mount tribune
near the presidents chair. On dep
uty coming forward TO address the as
sembly an usher invariably brings a
glass of some beverage and places it at
his side. Under the empire orators
were allowed only a glass of sweeteBed
water, and nowadays when a new
speaker advances the usher. to be on
the right side, gives him a glass Of
sweetened water, but among the vet
eran speakers water alone is not very
high in favor. Cold soup, coffee, wine,
spirits and lemonade are among the
favorite beverages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28
~
TOOK HIM LITERALLY.
And the Great Sculptor Houdon Found
His Name Changed.

Houdon, the famous French sculptor,
rendered great service to the fne arts
not only through the masterpieces he
left behind him, but also by perfecting
the casting of statues in bronze. This
art, fallen into disuse since the renais-
sance, he revived. When he reached
his seventy-third year, writes Mr.. G. n.
Hart and Mr. Edward Biddle in their
life OF the artist, Houdon withdrew
from active work AS a means of
agreeable relaxation he began also to
frequent the performances at the Come
die Francois
1t so happened that in consequence
OF certain alterations the building had
to be closed for a considerable period.
On the day of its reopening Houdon
came as usual, but new ticket taker
had been engaged since his last visit
Monsieur. your ticket, please!' this
official cried.
81 don't need any," and the venera-
BILE figure continued to advance.
But, monsieur, no one enters with
out a ticket"
II have my entree, sir" replied Hou-
don, growing warm.
But how do you call yourself?"
How do l call myself? How do
call myself" Then pointing to the
statue in the peristyle, which be him
= self-had made. I'm the father Of Vol
tairep he cried. and he passed in tri-
umphantly. The amusing part Of it Is
that the next evening as Houdou pass
ed In the ticket taker turned to his as
sistant and instructed him to inscribe
on the register of entries for the even
ing, M. Voltaire, lie pers." 1t is easy
to imagine the hilarious reception OF
this at the Coincide, and for some time
after the old sculptor was referred to
by this name exclusively.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28
ThA HEALING launh.

Merriopathy is the science of the
healing laugh. Merriopathy is better
than homeopathy or allopathy for cur
ing all the gloom diseases and crouch
complaints that make life miserable.
The wise physician we'll understands
the therapeutic value of fun and a
cheerful spirit Medicine may be a
necessary and powerful agent In the
treatment OF Illness, but 1t may fail
where fear and melancholy join hands
with the disease. Laughter is one OF
the best medicines In the world and
lengthens life as well as brightens it
Christian Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28
Notice Of Final Settlement.

Estate of Fred Carlson, deceased.
Public notice IS hereby given that
the lHdersi gned. Maria Carlson. admin
istTatT4x Of the estate OF Fred Carlson
has tals day filed her final report and
settlement as such in the probate court
Of Rock Island county and hearing on
said report has been set for June IS, 1912
at o'clock a III, at which time persons
interested may appear and make OBJ
jecuOus thereto, and II no objections
are filed, said report will be approved
at that time, and the undersigned VIII
ask for an order Of Distribution. and
Will also ask 10 be discharged
Rock Island. III. MAY "a 1912
MARIA CARLSON
Administrators Of the Estate of Fred
Carlson deceased
Walker. Ingram * Sweeney, attor-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate of John Barth. deceased
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, Russell Il. Barth and MAY
BIeueT. executors OF the estate OF John
Barth. deceased, have this day filed their
final report and settlement as such in
the Probate Court Of Rock Island coun-
ty and hearing on said report has
been set for June u, 1912. at nine
o'clock a m. at which time persons In
terested may appear and make obtcc-
tions thereto, and II no objections are
filed. said report will be approved at
that time. and the uudersi gned will ask
for an order Of distribution, and viii
also ask to be discharged.
Rock Island, Illinois, May II. 1912
RUSSELL r. BARTH
MAY BLEUER,
Executors OF estate Of John Barth. de-
ceased.
James ". Maucker. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28
Administrators Notice.
Estate of Hugh Gavin. deceased.

The undersigned having been ap-
pointed admins traitor of the estate of
Hugh Gavin, late Of the county Of Rock
Island. state OF Illinois, deceased here
by gives notice that he Will appear be-
fore the probate court of Rock Island
county at the probate court room, in
the city of Rock Island. at the June
term, on the first Monday in June next,
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
Quested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated 4th day of June. A. D. 1912
FRED +. GAVIN Administrator
Jackson, Hurst & Stafford. ATTORNEYS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28
Executors Notice.

r. W. Olmsted, attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28

Estate of Eliza A Ward. deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executor of the last will and
testament OF Eliza A. Ward, late OF the
county OF Rock Island. state of Illinois
deceased. hereby gives notice that he
Will appear before the Hon. Benjamin
Bell, judge of the probate court of Rock
Island county, at the probate court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
July term, on the first Monday in July
next at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose
of having the same adjusted. All per
sons indebted to said estate are request
ed to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated 25th day of april, A. d. 1912
EDWIN WARD, Executor
Walker, Ingram & Sweeney, solicit
tors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28

FOR SALE-A few eggs from my prize
winning Barred Rocks, at $3.50 per Is.
and from Bun Orpingtons, closely re-
lated to Madison Square garden New
York; winners. 1871, at 81; guaran-
teed so per cent fertile II. e. kin-
mer, 500 Second streeL Phone west
l4l6-Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28
LEGAL.
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Executors Notice.


Estate of Charles Nesseler. ST., de-
ceased
The undersigned having been APP
pointed executor of the last will and
testament of Charles Nesseler. Sr., late
of the county of Rock Island, state of
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he Will appear before the Hon.
Benja min Ben, Judge of the probate
court OF Rock Island county, at the
probate court room, in the city of Rock
island, at the September term, on the
first Monday in September next. at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
quested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated second day of May, A. D. 1912
CHARLES NESS seller, JR.,
Executor.
Z. " OImsted. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28
Quite Satisfactory.

An old colored barber is responsible
for this gem: When asked ii be
favored the abolition Of capital pun
ishment he replied: NO. sab. don't
Capital punishment was good enough
70 my fo'fathers. an it's good enough
70 me."-BOston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28
ELOH1ST

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HENRY GAEI HJE-PrCprietor Chip
designs Of all kinda City store, 1907
Second avenue Telephone I1I0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28

WANTED - Boarders; also have light
housekeeping rooms. Inquire 2327
Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28
Shut.

Willie didn't / Tell you to shnt that
shutterE' said Mrs. ROggs.
The shutters shut" replied Willie,
land can't shut ii any shutter
Cincinnati Enquirer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28
EXPRESS AND STORAGE

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RELIABLE STORAGE 49, On FIRST floor;
wagon covers. etc. Tents for rent. O
also man ufacturer or awnings. tents
ROessleT & Co. 800 Fifteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28
LODGE DIRECTORY.
Masonic.
MULTIPLE ELECrRoLxsIs.

OLYSIS-Superhu-
our hairs on face and arms perma-
nently removed with one to six
needles, four to six hours work In
one with six needles. Address Misc
A. Nj Kittridge, Flat /. Argyle Flats.
Brady street. Davenport Old phone
glS6.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-28
sMEnIsH ,foXEMEN1

SW EDISH NOV EAIEST - Miss A Elm
srsen- graduated Swedish nasseuse
gives treatment In private homes .
Phone west SsS-L- Address 6lS Thir-
ty-ninta street