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The Washington times., 1912-05-28
SPlRITUAlISM

MEETING SUNDAY. 1880 p. m: We'd, 8
p. m; address and messages; private read
ings daily: developing classes; come and Join
one; Bible study 403 4th st. n. L. PHI L.
25l7-M. Healer. MADELINE w. L. CURTIN
MEETINGS Mon. Wed, Fri. .. m
sharp; n message to each; daily readings.
Mrs. MALTBY. So7 Mt. Vernon pl NV.
Main 3706. u
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ROOMS AND BOARD
TABLE BOARD

B ST. s. w, 6O2-Excellent table board: good
home cooking. l..
TABLE BOARD; good home cooking; early
breakfast; central to all business. 322 In
diana ave. N w. :.
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FOR RENT-R00MS
Furnished.

EYE ST. n. w, s25-Furnished rooms; trans
ients accommodated; X of c. accommodated.
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HELP WANTED

PIANO PLAYER. lady or gent; also music
ians, small organized band or individua
musicians for season opening Thursday Ap
ply SCHEPP'S CIRCUS, Luna Park. IL
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DRESS SUITS FOR HIRE

suits for hire. NJ. 7. PINES, Merchant
Tailor. iOos TIN ct. n. w. Phone Main S2lL
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PROF. PRINCE, 1911 18th n

am Southern negro, gifted. hold the
secret to the practice of bringing peace out
of confusion in family troubles, and love
affairs; a loadstone charm, brings luck; sold
on positive guarantee; no fakism INDUCED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
MTxICANs AS THEY ARE.

An effort is being made by some of
the Americans remaining in Mexico
and those in the border towns on this
side of the Rio Grande to induce the
United States government TO take
some action concerning the death of
Thomas Fountain.
Fountain was an American who, was
thrown out OF work as a mining en-
ploye by the activities of the Mexican
insurgents, near Parral. He enlisted
In the Mexican federal army and serv-
ed a machine gun with good effect in
long fight which resulted in driving the
Biaderist troops from that city. He
was cut Off from the government forces
when they retreated and concealed
himself, but was forced by hunger to
leave his hiding place. and was cap
tured. The commander Of the insur-
rectos ostensibly permitted him 10 20
free. but as ne was departing he was
shot In the back. presumably on or
ders. on the pretext that he was at
tempting to escape.
OF course. when Fountain enlisted
for war he voluntarily accepted the
chances Of war, and II is not likely that
the authorities in Washington can do
anything in his case. But the manner
II his death is something that deserves
he consideration OF the large number
z Americans who have been wrought
I'D 70 a high degree Of enthusiasm over
what they believe has been the strug-
gle OF the Mexican people TO obtain
liberty. MoXicans. in large part, are
still the same MeXicans that figured
n the dime novels Of % years ago.
And nobody knows it better than Por-
trio DiaZ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
FINAL ROLL CALL
FOR A VETERAN
A. H. Hampton Passes Into the
World Beyond After Strug-
gle Lasting Two Years.
END is NOT UNEXPECTED
Condition Had Been Critical for Some
Time-Prominent and Highly
Respected Citizen.

Alem Hull Hampton, a veteran OF
the civil war and one of Rock Island S
leading citizens, passed away at his
home, 737 Seventeenth street, at 9
O'Clock this morning, after an illness
extending over a period of two years.
Death was due 10 apoplexy, brought
on by complication of diseases. Sept.
%, 1910, Mr.. Hampton's failing
health led him to seek medical aid
at the NJ. w. A. sanitarium in Colo
RADIO Springs. and although he deriv-
ed a great deal of benefit from the
treatment secured there, which in all
probability prolonged his life several
months, members Of his family realiz-
ed that his condition was critical and
since his return TO his home in this
city year ago he had failed rapidly,
and after a brave fight against over
whelming odds, he was forced to give
up the struggle this morning. Mr..
Hampton was held in the highest es-
TEEN and regard by all who knew
him. BY his many acts of kindness
GlSriu9 hjs lifetime he endeared him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
Cyriel Gotelere Meets Death
at the Hands of a Muir
derer.
STABBED DURING A BRAvvL
Was Sentenced to Joliet for Slaughter
of Van Hecke-Violates His
Parole.

A fate similar to that which he dealt
out to a fellow countryman some two
years ago, befell Cyriel Gotelere in the
beet fields of Michigan a short time
ago when a negro stabbed him to
death. The negro was arrested and.
is now awaiting trial on a charge of
murder. About two years ago, Gotel-
ere engaged in a saloon brawl with q
man by the name of Van Hecke and
as result, the latter died in st. An
thongs hospital. A blow from Gotel-
ere's foot had caused a fractured skull.
Gotelere was traced to Michigan, ar
rested and brought back to Rock Is
land for trial. He was found guilty of
manslaughter and sentenced to prison.
After he was in Joliet for IL months,
he was paroled through the efforts of
Attorney w. E. Whiteside.
VIOLATES PAROLE.
Two weeks after he was paroled, he
left the state and thereby violated the
terms of his release. Nothing was
heard of him till the news drifted to
the city that he had died in anotheS
sLlpe is a popular trimming, and is
used in combination with tan as well
as other colors. ~ Almost any treat
ment for freckles is likely to prove
Intellectual and harmful to the skin.
Among those most commonly used
are lemon juice, solution Of hydrogen
peroxide, sour milk and buttermilk.
The last named Is probably as harm
less as any.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ~ How can
clean an old rose satin dress and a
red satin dress? (2) How can my
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18

suggest Mr.. Horace Bradford He is a
rising young lawyer with an independ-
ent fortune, and you know him for a
prominent member of our set. All who
are willing to write a proposal to Mr.
Bradford please say Aye"
There was a treble of feminine voices
like the wind rushing through the
strings of an aeolian harp. Not one of
the young ladies but answered in the
affirmative.
81 fear" said Miss Lucia Hackstaff,
that the profession to which Mr..
Bradford has been educated, the law,
will enable him to steer clear of any
traps that may be set for him. Law
yers set traps for others instead of 9TH
~ ting traps for lawyers"
'as not aware" spoke up Miss
nate Towner, a black eyed beauty,
"that even a lawyer was a match for
woman"
"Come, girls" said Miss Wetmore,
write your letters"
Half dozen pens were soon running
smoothly over paper. and, as many let
tiers having been written, they were
handed to the proposer of the plan.
Girls" said Miss Ethel Payne, 81
think we owe thanks to Clara for her
unselfishness in leaving herself out of
the rattle. Her action Is just too lovely
for anything"
Rather call it a scramble" replied
Miss Wetmore. laughing. "I'll have
more fun out of it than any Of you.
since l hold the strings. Besides.
wouldn't have any chance with all you
hours anyway"
The last assertion was received with
expressions of incredulity. after which
there being no more plans suggested
for sharing bachelors. the girls dis
persed.
That same evening Miss Wetmore
sent the notes tied together with a mar
row pink ribbon 10 Mr.. Bradford. writ
ing at the same time that she vouched
for the respectability OF any and all
the proposers and would be happy to
afford such further information as
might seem 10 be in order. She assured
him that TO the best of her knowledge
and belief any of them would make a
good wife. She had every confidence
that his gallantry to her sex would in.
sure his taking the matter up. but IL
he found that none of the young ladies
would suit him he would not be bound
to accept any of the proposals.
1t was not long before ". Bradford
/ replied that he had Uren overwhelmed
| with pleasure AT coming 10 knowl
edge that he would be acceptable to
the astonishing number of six young
ladies for husband. In this respect
his amour propre had been more than
satiSasd- But he had received ols
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
THE COSTLY LESSON.

Stunned by the first shock OF the
disaster. people the world over are
beginning more and more 70 realize
he unutterable horror of the Titanic
wreck as fresh tidings come. What
lid Il. or why II happened may be OF
mall consideration TO those who
mourn. That 81 did happen. that II
cannot be undone. is the cold stoical
Tact that rides above all else.
And yet there is a lesson in IL all
lat man cannot fail to heed. Dearly
Fought. as IL is, IL is a lesson. The
sioeum had its lesson. SO did the
.roquois. and while neither alleviated
he shock and sorrow OF terrible
accident, yet others reaped the bene-
lt Of the lesson. The cause was In
zach instance placed and safeguards,
90 late. Il is true. TO save the mar
yrs, yet safeguards they proved 10
pc. we're adopted.
A terrific toll and irreparable loss
Eas paid to gain those safeguards,
cut they came
There are a number OF lessons 70
be learned from the fate OF the IT.
.anic, the most important OF which is
iudSUbtedly the fact that there can
'not be too many precautions for
emergency IN ocean travel such as
life boats and life preservers. An
Dther is that man in his own concert
must not imagine that he IS capable
NJ comn1efpfy oyarcon4ng the forra.
Of nature. or az all events that he
Fan defy them, and. so misled,
IN the interest OF pleasure
AID comfort and luxurious appoint
ments in modern travel. neglect the
common precautions that humanity
Is entitled 10.
IAe speed mania. the demand for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
(Chicago Evening Post

NCnlCaSO Evening ROSI.)
What is happening in the internal af-
fairs of the republican party?
Down in Missouri some six weeks
ago a district convention for the choos-
ing of presidential delegates started
things by boiling the doors against
the friends of the one candidate and
allowing only his opponents to vote.
In Mississippi a man with a revolver
controlled the convention.
In Indiana the most unfair methods
were used in choosing the delegates
from Marion county and seating them
in the convention.
In Kentucky there are charges of
grave scandals.
The New York primaries in their
crookedness out Tammanyized Tam
many.
Colorado's primary was as bad.
And in Michigan Thursday Gov
ernor Osborn had to call out the militia
to prevent bloodshed at the republican
state convention.
These thoroughly disgraceful pro-
ceedings have been widely discussed
throughout the country in reference to
their effect upon the candidates. of Mr..
Taft and Colonel Roosevelt. They have
not been generally considered as to
their effect upon the republican party.
And this, We are beginning TO think,
is their most important aspect
All these contests will have to be
- IL i
settlement will be made upon a basis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
Questions and Answers

Rock Island, April 1S.-Editor
The Argus: l noticed in your col
umns some days ago a statement to
the effect that you proposed to pub
lish the names of those who signed
the recall petition for Mayor Schri-
yer. When may We expect this high
ly interesting information? B. w.
(When the recall petition is fled.
Rock Island, April Is.-Editor
The Argus: You speak OF the one in
spring thought in connection with
the loss of the Titanic, that the wo-
men and children were first saved.
Do you think it the judgment of the
Creator that one emigrant woman Is
OF as much use in the world as John
Jacob Aston? INQUIRY.
CThe Argus does not presume to
pass upon the judgment of the Gre
atorl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
STREET CAR COURTESY

The Minneapolis-St. Paul street
railway management is making an
effort to improve the manners of
street car crews. A courtesy cam
paign has been started which gives
promise of accomplishing results.
This innovation causes the Kansas
City Journal to remark: "Oficial cour.
tesy can hardly be claimed as an
American virtue, generally speaking.
and nothing is more exasperatfng tnan
the petty boorishness in which many
people dressed in a little brief author
ity' are fond of INDUCING. Street car
men are neither better nor worse than
those in other callings that bring men
into daily contact with all sorts and
conditions of people. There is room
all along the official line for improve
ment Of manners, and the room for
Improvement is not by any means con-
fined to the employees Of the great pub
lie corporations.
1T is a cardinal principle of the re-
lations between the people and such
institutions that good will is a most
valuable asset, and that this good
will can most effectually be secured by
considerate treatment of patrons by
employees. The Minneapolis-St Paul
management reminds its employees
that the public pays for more than a
ride when its nickel Is registered. Ev-
cry patron, and especially every
stranger in the city, has a binding
claim on all the courteous attention
every employe can give, and If this
fact was thoroughly impressed upon
every street railway crew there would
be less cause for complaint than now
exists.
Bat the patrons themselves, as a
general thing. are more inconsiderate
OF each other than are the street car
men Of them. Five minutes observa-
ton Of street car manners in any city
in the country-Kansas City is not an
eXception-will make the average per
son rather cynical as 10 the survival
OF the old-fashioned courtesy that was
wont to treat strangers. and espec-
tally women and the aged, with due DO
likeness. Whenever a car stops at a
crowded corner during the busy hours
OF the day there is a wild scramble on
the part Of the men for seats. leaving
the women 20 shift for themselves
often the women are rudely elbowed
out OF the way. Rarely, in compari-
son with the number Of opportunities
for display OF kindly consideration,
does a man surrender his seat to a
woman or a gray haired man. The
age of chivalry may not be gone for.
ever. but it seems TO have been pretty
effectually side tracked In these days
OF selfish rush and greedy appropria-
ton OF the best that can be had, re.
CARELESS Of those who are weaker. In
the matter Of street car ethics, this is
unquestionably an era that proves the
survival OF the toughest and greediest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
Hunor and
Philosophy
LoAFlNG De LUXE.
~ DUNCAN ~. SMITH

GIVE me a country wild and free.
~ dash on the open plain,
A pony that never needs the spur
Or a tug at the bride rein.
And give me as well. II It's not too
much,
As 1 come from the trackless course
To the sheltered cabin home at night
A man to curry my horse.
A lonely walk on lonely train
With an old time silent guide.
The mountain looming Just ahead,
Behind the plains flung wide
Oh, there is Joy that will. I vow,
Beat sailing in tub f.
II when we camp at eventide
The guide will cook the grubl
To follow far through brake and brush
The painting grizzly bear
And after some exciting hours
To track him to his lair
Is pleasure only those may know
Who once the thrill have felt
II one can have a good strong man
To carry home the pelt.
A camp far IN the wilderness,
And slipped the citys yoke,
Where one need only doze and dream
Or sit around and smoke.
AS retreat both sane and sweet
This can't be praised too much
II one can have a crew of men
10 do the chores and such
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18

To the straps with the women and the
elders. Strength must have its seat"
The Kansas City Journal may be
correct it in its observation as to con-
ditions as they obtain in the larger
cities. But the same is not true Of
the smaller cities. 1t is not so Of the
three cities. The age of chivalry has
not passed here. Rarely do you see
a lady or an old person standing in
the aisle of a street car when stran-
gers and young people occupy the
seats. You can observe the instance
any day on a street, car in Rock Is
land or in any OF its sister cities,
There are exceptions, mayhap, but the
rule is gallantry and consideration to
the ladies and respect for the aged and
to the straps for the strong when the
car is crowded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18

Certain young ladies, met together to
discuss the propriety of their taking
advantage Of leap year in the matter
of matrimonial proposals. came to the
conclusion that, while to offer them
selves to the man they would marry
was perfectly legitimate, no modest
woman would do so in a direct way.
1t was claimed that there was no i'm
modesty, especially during leap year,
In any woman's offering herself to any
man. The suggestion did not find
especial favor with the young ladies
present, and they were firing of the dis
cussion when Miss Clara Wetmore,
who was considered one Of the bright
est, If not the brightest, Of their mum
Der, made the following proposal:
Let us unite on an eligible pard
and let those of US who would be will
ing to accept him for a husband each
write a leap yearsproposal to him un-
der an assumed name. l will not be
among the number, keeping myself
aloof that may be medium between
you and him. l will forward your let
tiers to him, telling him at the same
time that shall be happy to send him
information about any or all Of you
that the case requires. 1t seems to me
that this would be a perfectly modest
method. 1t would arrest the gentle
mans attention and put him In a posi-
ton where If he is not very careful
some one Of you may catch him. What
do you think Of the plan?"
Excellent! Delightfulr' were the
EXPLANATIONS that greeted the PROPOSE
ton.
There is one weak spot In It," said
Miss Helen Nudge. "How are you go
ing to unite US on a man? Tastes diff
fer, you know"
Il will propose a name" replied Miss
Wetmore, land we shall discover if II
is acceptable to a sufficient number of
you to make the experiment. 1 would
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
DOERING FUNERAL.

The funeral of Herman H. Doer-
ing was held from the home of his
brother, Henry H. Doering, 1924
Fourteenth avenue, this morning at
9 o'clock, Rev. Phi. Wilhelm of the
German Lutheran church officiating
The bearers were Louis Griener, s.
Metcalf, Harry Kerr, Julius Nelson,
Godfrey Hagen and y. Cavanagh.
Burial took place in Davenport.
never a thought OF stake then, other
than the neighborhood reputation as
gamesters.
Once it was thought a pretty sporty
proposition when one used to play
poker with matches. What would hap
pen to the freshman youth who would
suggest that sort of game on Fifth ave
nue. today?
There is a vast body Of men and
women in the palmer walks Of life,
however, who still play cards for the
pure fun Of it. They are so old.fash-
Toned as to think that when you have
TO spur interest by the feverish force
OF dollars, it is because you are not
arert-minded enough to feel the human
interest Of battle of wits.
And when you read the tales of the
pirate gambling Of the old times here
and abroad, modern card playing com.
pares favorably.
Al famous English gaming house
at the beginning of Victorias reign, II
is said that $4,000, 900 would sometimes
| change hands in one night Back in
the simple early days of this republic
when presidents rode up alone on horse
back to get inaugurated, much as they
would take a job in an Office, there used
to be some sporty play in stately Phil
adelphia. The memoirs tell of the men
and women of fashion who thought
nothing OF losing $4,000 of a night
Even in Washington 40 years ago
there was baccarat in which many higt
officers of the government INDUCED.
That would not be a favorable card
to play TO the voters of the year 1912.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
Talking About Factions

of control of the republican national
committee rather than upon the evil
dence in the individual cases. Which
means that they never will be really
settled in the sense of being ended.
Think Of the political status of
party in a great state in which the
voters have seen their presidential
preferences turned to naught by the
trickery of their political leaders. 1t
cannot be united. Men who have been
driven out of convention at the point
of the bayonet simply are not going to
vote for the man whose representatives
turned them out This is human nat
ure, which runs above all party lines.
In other words, the republicans are
doing what it has hitherto been the
custom of the democrats to do-split-
ting up their party in different states
so bitterly in primary fights that It is
impossible to get the factions togeth-
er against the common enemy at cleo
ton time. The thing would not be SER
ious. if it had broken out merely spor-
adically. But when the list of trouble"
states includes New York, Indiana,
Michigan, Missouri, Kentucky, Colo
RADIO, and other important common
wealths, with prospects Of more
trouble" in the future, the time has
come for the party to stop and think
things over.
Where is the republican party head
ed today? Looking beyond the Chica-
go convention, whittier will it's present
internal war carry it?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
Obituary
DAVID G. LINDSAY.

Friends in this city will be grieved
to learn Of the death and burial Of
David G.. Lindsay of Sullivan, H., a
veteran of the Civil war, who passed
away at his home the afternoon of
April 20. He was the color bearer of
the 126th regiment Illinois volunteers.
He was also Mason and Knight
Templar He was laid to rest by the
Masons and escorted by his old COM
rades of' Sullivan and Moultrie coun-
".
Mr.. Lindsay was born in Scotland II
years ago. He visited the Rock Island
encampment and attended several re-
unions Of his regiment. His widow
and several sons and daughters sur
vive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18

mess for himself. He was in the
postal service for 16 years, being
compelled to resign two years ago
because of i'll health.
Mr.. Hampton. was a member OF
John Buford post, G. A. R., and sew
eral other organizations in the city.
He had for years been a faithful
member of the First Methodist EpIs-
copal church.
Besides his widow, he is survived by
two daughters, Clara B.. and Harriet
NJ. Hampton, and one son, Orville B.
Hampton, all of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18

the recently created childrens bureau
OF the national government The nom.
nation was sent to the senate yester-
day by Presidet Taft. Miss Lathrop is
the first woman ever selected to direct
a bureau of the federal government
Moreover, to her will be committed the
foundation and development of the
activities which the national govern
ment is about to undertake to further
the welfare of children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
April lS in American
History.

1S47-B Battle Of Cerro Gordo. Mexico.
The Mexican forces, led by Santa
Anna. were defeated by the United
States army under General Win
field Scott.
1S62-F ederal bombardment of the
Confederate forts at the mouth OF
the MISSISSIPPI. liver below New
Orleans was begun by Commodore
Fauagut's warships.
1906-Earthquake at San Francisco
and vicinity Many buildings in
the city reduced to ruins, which
Later took IRE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
Illinois Professor Called East.

Middletown, Conn, April 1S.-An-
nouncement is made here of the ap-
pointment of DR.. E. w. Drake of the
University of Illinois to the faculty
of Wesleyan university. He will teach
ethics and the English bible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
MISS JULIA C. LATHROP
IS NAMED BUREAU HEAD

Washington, D. c., April Is.-Miss
Julia c. Lathrop of Chicago, now and
for many years a colleague OF Jane
Adams in the work of Hull house,
Chicago, has been appointed chief OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
Knew the Kind.

Knew the Kind.
"I have a theory
"Pshaw! A theory is no good"
isn't it, thoughT
'No; you have to put it into practice
before it amounts to anything"
''Oh. l do, do II"
''Sure! What else is it good forT
ITO sell to some fellow who thinks
he is smarter than am"