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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25
MOvETO DRIVE N-
DESIRABLES OUT
Tramp Colored Folks Invited to
Leave City or Suffer In
generation.
MAYOR ISSUES ORDERS
Result of Numerous Thefts, Battles,
etc.-JaiI Term Is Only Alter
native Before Them.

To drive out the tramp negroes ana
negresses who infest a certain locality
in Rock Island, is the plan which was
outlined this morning by Mayor H. NJ
Schriyer. Orders ar~ 10 go TO the
police TO pick up all strange cOlored
people who alight il Rock Island,
bring them to court and et-ner yag
them or escort them to the nearest
railroad station and help them on their
way 10 spots more healthful to those
of the dingy colored skin. The order
comes as the result of the brazen con-
duct of the negroes and the amazons
who have come from nearby cities.
Men have been led from the streets,
enticed into novels and other places
out of the public ken, only to be re-
Neved OF valUables IL many instances
justice has been thwarted simply be-
cause the men who were the victims
secuted the idea Of the notorious pub
Lefty in connection with the case.
GET THEM IN WAGON LOADS.
Realizing all this. the police are
on the alert. not only TO arrest the
perpetrator of the most common theft
in the category. but the victims who
allow themselves 10 be led into the
trap, as well Mayor Schriver ordered
that if necessary, a wagon load full
OF the negroes be arrested every night
in order 10 clean them out Of the city
The order does not apply 10 the negro
who has proven by years Of residence
here, his worth OF citizenship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25
GEORGE BULL.

Word has been received in the city
of the death of George Bull, formerly
of this city, at Denver, Col, Satur-
day night. Mr.. Bull was in Pueblo
when he was taken suddenly i'll with
peritonitis. He was operated on al
most Immediately, but never rallied
from the shock. He was married in
Rock Island to Miss Elizabeth Burke
a former employee at the Woodman
office, who survives hin. The cou
pie left Rock Island to take up, theiI
residence in Denver five years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25
Burqsss improved

Sam Burgasg. the Peoples Power
company laborer, who vas near death
yesterday as the result Of inhalation
Of gas fumes while working in a
dithc south Of Third avenue on TWEEN.
tieth street IS slightly improved 90
day and physicians in charge OF the
case have little fear as TO the ulti
mate outcome. Burgags is still in a
weakened condition. but it is expected
that he will be able 10 leave ST. Al
thongs hospital within a short time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25

slime invited a number of the mer-
chants to dinner at the club, and full
plans were outlined and discussed. At
the conclusion of the meeting s655
was raised.
The initiation fee for membership in
the local association is now So, but
during the active campaign this will
be suspended. When the new organ
ization is complete, however, the I'M
tiation fee will be raised probably to
$50 or $25.
THE CLASSIFICATIONs.
AL merchants will come under one
Of five classifications, according to the
size Of the business. the yearly fees
ranging from 81 to s.. AS each new
member signs his name 10 the roll he
will be expected to pay his yearly dues,
and in this manner the money will be
raised 20 meet the salary Of the secre
tary and the accompanying expense at
tendant upon the placing in operation
Of the new departments.
I The two teams are composed Of II
men each and the loser will be re
quested to give a dinner 20 the oppos
ing corps Of workers. The personnel
Of the teams IS as follows:
THE COMPANIES.
Company A-W. P. zimmerman, cap
tain; W. H. Reck, J. T Marion. E. B
McKown. N. II. Sexton. F. G. Young
Ed Bakersfield. DIT. z. NJ SaIa, E. B
Stone. ". s. HeaEy. J. /. Vernon. Free
Reimers. Louis MOsenfelder, Franz
Rockwell. 4. B. DuVon, VI. c. Rice,
J. Hodges.
Company B-W. II. Thoms, captain
r. W Rurgh. ?. T. Myers. E. p. Kreis
\. ]. Lindstrom. K. T. Anderson. W. H
Dart ". s. McCombs, A W. Diedrich
. George Kingsbury. II. a. Schocker. f
O. Vale William y Beale, John Reid
/ c. w. Horton, W H. Carpenter, Ralpl
Lamont.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25
FIGHT COMES IN
SCHOOL ELECTION
Candidacy of DR.. r. M. Pearce
Against Frank w. Blochling-
er Awakens Interest.
MAY BE A THIRD MAN
Talk of Socialists Taking Advantage
of Split in the Vote at the
Last Moment

The annual school election in prog
ress today promises before the polls
are closed to be one of the most ami
mated and hardest fought in the his
tory of school elections. The POSSIBLE
ity OF a still hunt or something of that
kind at the last moment, as referred TO
in The Argus of yesterday, developed
after the polls had been opened, when
ballots made their appearance at the
voting place on Third avenue and were
distributed throughout the city, bear
( ing the name Of DR.. R. NJ. Pearce, in
opposition 10 Frank w Blochlinger,
4 the announced candidate.
Without the slightest disparagement
Of DR.. Pearce or his admirable qualifi-
cations for the Office he seeks, the
wisdom Of his 11th-hour candidacy was
| questioned by many, both from the
standpoint of principle and as inviting
other contests, not the least of which
was the rumored entry OF a socialistic
candidate in the field later in the day.
While there was no positive evidence
of this in the early part of the election
/ there were those who claimed that
this was the intention should il appear
that the general vote was to be di
vided, and thus make it possible foI
the third man 10 run in.
THE PART OF FAIRNESS.
While the school election under
Rock Islands special charter is a free
for-all, and any man may vote fol
whom he chooses, there being no rule
governing regular nominees, it was the
opinion of many today that DR..
Pearce's candidacy should in all fair
ness have been announced earlier
Had he entered the field Saturday oil
even early yesterday. Frank w. Bloch
linger would gladly have stepped aside
in his behalf. Mr. BloChlinger was moi
a seeking candidate, and repeatedly
stated when urged by his friends L
permit the use of his name, that hi
would not consent TO do so If Their,
was anyone else that desired the OF
fee. In the spirit of fairness towart
the lower end of town and toward tn
labor classes, Mr.. Blochlinger was re
garded as the most available man 70
the office He has served in the city
council, where he made a record TO
honesty and conscientious discharge O
duty. and has the time now to devot
/ 10 the duties of school director. T,
those who approached him on the sui
ject, he said he did not desire the OF
1 flee, and would only accept if no Othe
| candidate was out. And no other car
! didate came out until this morning
This Of course left Blochlinger wit
but one alternative. and that to fight
/ which his friends are now doing.
OPPOSITION Is ORGANIZED.
/! A determined opposition. well organ
! lied and extending all over the city,
| being waged and the election promise
! 70 bring out an exceedingly large vote
! 4 large number of women voted.
Whether or not the third candidat
! will come out remains to be seen.
An agent of the American Schoc
: Book company was on hand watchin
the election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25
Mormons In Conference.

conference of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mor-
mons is announced for next Saturday
and Sunday at Odd Fellows hall. Sat
urday there will be a meeting at 2:3O,
and Sunday there will be meetings at
2:30 and 1870. G. E. Ellsworth of Chi
cago, president of the conference, will
attend. o. P. edward is the local pre-
siding elder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25

Lain, 1405 Fourteenth street, who was
badly burned Saturday afternoon, is
improved and the child is reported out
Of danger. The child is but three years
old and it is said that her injuries are
due 10 the desire of neighbours child
to play with matches, and not to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25
MOUGIS FUNERAL.

The funeral of Mrs. Charlotte D.
Mougin was held this afternoon at 3
o'clock, when private services were
conducted in the home, COL Twenty
fourth street, by Rev. ". G. Oglevee,
assistant pastor of Broadway Presby,
terrain church. Burial was in Chippi.
annock cemetery.
Mrs. Louise Glockhoff. daughter of
Mrs. Mougin, arrived last night from
Milwaukee to attend the funeral.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25
Locals Defeated.

The 1900 Block team of Rock Island
was defeated by the Rural ball team
Sunday afternoon on the latter's
grounds, score 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25
River Riplets

The old ferry landing which sank
on the Iowa side shortly after the ice
went out last spring, when 1t was
brought up from the Kahlke harbor,
was raised yesterday and brought to
the Rock Island shore at the foot OF
Nineteenth street, where 1t is being
thoroughly repaired and overhauled. II
will'then be placed along side of the
present landing at Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25
" The Food Glides!"
Holland Bros.

Successors to Robb Bros.)
We make a specially of all kindi
of piano moving. All work positive
ly guaranteed. Phone West 1912
Residence phone 2135.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25

Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. smefley will
leave tomorrow morning for Lake
Geneva, Wisconsin. where they are to
spend a short time at the Y VI. g
A training school camp. Mr. smed-
ley will take up studies in the train
ing school during this vacation,
studying the most modern methods
of Y. VI. G. A. work. They expect
to be gone about two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25
Girls Condition Improved.

The condition Of Marjorie McLain,
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. William Nc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25
ARTICLE Iy-OFFICERs.

Section / The officers Of this asso-
citation shall be a president, two vice
presidents. a secretsrytreasurer. and
a board of eight directors.
Sec. 2 Said officers and directors
shall be elected by the general mem
beTship at the annual meeting Of this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25

A bible class of young man whose
attendance runs higher in the sum-
mer than in the winter is the phe-
nomenon presented by the class of
young men at the Y. NJ. c. A. this
season. This class, which is now
nearly four years old, and still re-
t3ins some OF its original members,
meets every Monday night at $50
for supper, after which they spend
three-quarters Of an hour in study OF
their bible course. Last night rhere
were / 8 present this being about
two-thirds of the total membership
of the class. The class has put in
nearly year on the study of the
gospel of Matthew, and will not COM
piete the course for some weeks vet
Recently the plan has been introduc.
ed Of having a different member OF
the class present the lesson eacf
week and it has worked well. Leo
Stevens is president of the class and
Raymond Wilson Is secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25
At Y. M. G. A.

The Silver Fox patrol of Boy
S'cu-s held a special meeting al the
Y. NJ. c. A. last night to initiate a
new member into their ranks. Harry
Clarke was the candidate who sought
admission into the patrol, and he
passed his examinations with credit
and was properly installed in his
place in the group of scouts.
These scouts have had success
full career. while some of the boys
who enrolled in the movement at
first have fallen by the wayside. Most
of the eight members of the patrol
have passed their examination for
second class scouthood, and some of
them are now looking forward to be-
coming first class scouts. A camp is
planned to be held the latter part of
August at which time the scouts
will go to the woods for a period OF
study and work along the lines OF
their craft.
The members of the Silver Fo,
patrol are as follows: Charles Motz
MOD IIrH-,ngt-f. .#yr,ral
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25

All the news all the time-.The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25

Edward Lamp, Oscar Larson, Will
liam Willis, Elmer Johnson, Melvin
Johnson and Harry Clarke.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-15
IN THE LIMELIGHT

Some states wouldn't like to
read this: "Our governor is in the
penitentiary,," but Tennessee
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-15

Critics who have seen her since
her return to the stage say her
work in emotional parts ii. "The
Take" is now without a flaw.
She is now the mother of what
she calls '..the cutest little two
year-old boy in the world"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-15

known in private life as Mrs. A. ].
Levy, who plays the leading role
in the new play The Talker."
Prior to my leaving the stage
to, be married, more than four
years ago." she says, Il had
played a number of emotional
parts. But my work never salts
fled me-"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-15

New York, Jan. 15.-''No wom-
an can become real emotional
actress until. she has become a
mother. 1t is motherhood alone
that gives to woman the power to
portray every human emotion"
So says Lillian Albertson,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-15

penitentiary inmates, and the
whole state thought that 4 fine
school for a successor to "Par-
doning Governor" Johnson to at
tend,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-15

d1dn t mourn a bit
W h il e Governor
Ben w. Hooper was
in the pen" Oh,
no, that was not be-
cause Hooper is the
first re Dub Ii c an
Tennessee has had
for ever so long,
but, you see, Hoop
er sentenced him
self to. the state bas-
tile SOS he could
| e arm something
about the life Of
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-15

although you tell that you will be mother will write
you often and advise all the times well the happy
times
am just telling you today of my happiness in the fact that
your life be blessed with the greatest JOY that to
r.
Until tomorrow, rest in the love of Mother.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-15
Mother.

AN ACTRESS MUST BE A MOTHER TO PLAY
EMOTIONAL ROLES WITH SUCCESS
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-09
OLD SOLDIER SPEAKS
Confederate Veteran Talks to Progress.
 sives During Convention.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Chicago, Loyd. a Confederate veteran, addressed the Progressive convention here while standing along side of Gen, King Of New York.
 Col Lloyd said in part:
 T come from the far South to add the loyal voice of the Southern Con federacy to the general acclaim. For 40 long years the South has slumbered. For 40 long years the insidious tongue of ignorance has whispered hatred in her dull ear. For 40 years the pail of prejudice has hung like dark cloud over our vast domain. Men of small minds have fostered and augmented hatred and prejudice. but I come to you bringing message of peace and message of friendship, a message of brotherhood Politicians in both the Republican and Democratic par ties have famed the flame of hatred between the North and South and be- tween the races living in the South The Republican party was factional party. It existed in the South only for the purpose of keeping up preju- dices and misunderstanding between the North and South, but the educated and liberal minded men living south of the Ohio river have long ceased to | carry heartache and ill feeling be- | cause of the war.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-09

how deeply sensitive I am to the way in which the nomination has come to me and to tell those who proposed and seconded my nomination that I appre- ciate to the full the significance of having such men and such women put me in nomination; and I wish to thank the convention for having given me the running mate it has given.
 There was a prolonged demonstra- tion as Col. Roosevelt concluded. It was renewed when Gov. Johnson was introduced He said:
 It is with the utmost solemnity, the deepest obligation, that I come to tell you that l have enlisted for the war.
 Il enlisted long ago, and l enlisted in that fight which is your fight now, the fight of all the nation, thank God, at last Humanity's fight politically all over the land
 "Enlisting as l have in that contest for humanity that desired government ally to make men better rather than to make men richer there is no ques- tion of course, but that necessity. accept the place with grateful heart, and with the utmost singleness of pur- pose to carry out as we'll as l may the little that may be my part to do.
 There is a new era, new strug- gle that is abroad now. There is q new political creed. it is political creed that this great man. Col. Roose- yelt, preached even when has was in
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-09
AR GOD TELL THE TRUTH AND MAKE MONEY"


There was sharp discussion in sey- eral committee meetings, and no little difficulty in agreeing upon the plat. form. Col. Roosevelt worked with the subcommittee in charge of the platform, going over it's work and vigorously helping to mould the draft. which at last proved acceptable to him.
 The platform did not take up the negro question.
 Miss Jane Adams of Hull House, Chicago, was among those who second ed Col. Roosevelt and she was enthu- siastically greeted. The new party formally placed itself on record as favoring equal suffrage and further recognized the suffrage movement by providing for four women members at large on the national committee.
 Colonel Roosevelt in his speech of acceptance said. in part:
 MT Chairman and men and women who in this convention represent the high and honest purpose of the people of our country: l come forward to thank you from my heart for the hon. or you have conferred upon me, and to say that Of course I accept. have been president and I measure my words when say l have seen and know much of life. l hold it by far the greater honor and the greatest opportunity that has ever come to me 10 be called by you to the leadership for the time being of this great move ment in the interests of the American people.
 And, friends. wish it was to say
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-09
CONFESSION OF
 FA|TH" DELIVERED
Roosevelt Appears Before Con- vention and Speaks of
 Party Plans.
FEATURES OF S0CIALIS M
jsiq Demonstration by Delegates When ExPresdent Appears-Lasts
 Over an Hour.

Western Newspaper Tnion News Service.
 Chicago.-The second day of the Progressive convention was taken up by Col. Theodore Roosevelt and his confession of faith"
 When the eX-president appeared on the stage there was a great demon .stratien lasting over an hour. He was lowing and shaking hands con ,tinuoasly during the demonstration.
 Some of the main points of the '"confession of faith" follow:
 Recall of judicial decisions as first advocated by Colonel Roosevelt in the spring campaign. and for which he was subject to wide criticism. Roose- velt HOW advocates it's extension to apply to federal as we'll as state .courts He favors the establishment of machinery to make easier of amend ment both the national and state con stitution3. especially with the view of prompt action on certain judicial de. -csioHs
 Ise et government 10 assist work men Q become part owners of the business in which they are employed.
 The government system should be shaped 50 that the public servant, when ha cannot eonseientiously car Y eat the wishes of the people. shall at their desire leave his influences and Het nisrepresent them in office" ,"
 Colonel Roosevelt did not suggest the method by which he would bring this about, and there vas much speeu- iatioh as to whether he had in mind fundamental change in the Ameri. can system of government. By some It was interpreted as a declaration in faYor Of extension of the recall to in .ciade legislative. executive and judi -eial officers of the national govern ment, from the president down.
 Control of the trusts through re. 'ehtlon of the sherman antitrust law. and establishment of an interstate in- uustral commission to regulate in- -auslflal corporations as the Inter- -Staie Commerce Commission which come voluntarily under this commits sioh ahd obey it's orders be immune from Prosecution under the Sherman law Those which fail to do so to be SuoJect 10 prosecution, and if the prosecution is successful. through dis memhefment, the constituent parts hot to he allowed 10 do business save under conditions laid down by the in. 1usif.ai commission. Conditions de- 'efAlhlRs monopoly prices to be con.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-09
DONE IN ARKANSAS
Business Man Ralses Fruit Trees on
 Home Place.

wes.srn Newspaper Union News Service.
 Hot Springs.-Some idea of what a resident of Arkansas may do, in ad- dition to filling an important business position, has been demonstrated by Richard Swartz. superintendent of the water, gas and electric properties ot the Hot Springs Water Company. MT. Swartz resides near Oaklawn and on his place has about 100 fruit trees. He moved onto the property too late to make garden. but sold about S10o worth of fruit, canned 500 3-pound cans of fruit. thirty dozen glasses of jelly and a large quantity of dried fruit has been put away for the win ter. Tn addition large amount of vegetables has been canned and all of the vegetables have been secured in exchange for fruit. Mir. Swartz states that by peddling he could have sold fully $200 more of fruit. Late peaches and apples are still to be gathered.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-09
q LHREP PwOoO ~ y.

appeared before the delega' es to voice their acceptance and to pledge their best efforts to the coming campaign
 For several hours the big throng in the Coliseum had listened to a flow of oratory in nominating and seconding speeches in which the dominant note expressed the belief that victory would come to the new party in the Novem- Der elections.
 Raymond Robbins of Illinois pledg- ed a 100000 majority for the national ticket in Illinois, and Clifford Pinchot predicted 300,000 majority for Roose- welt and Johnson in his home state of Pennsylvania.
 The party formally christened itself the Progressive Party" leaving out the prefix national" by which it has heretofore been known, but provision was made for the recognition of real Progressives in any Of the state by whatever name they should be To- cally designated because of state laws.
 The convention adjourned, the dele gates singing the doxology in lusty voice. During the three days it was in session there was not single roll call nor a ballot taken. The dele gates asked no such formalities either fin placing their candidates in nomina- tion or in voting for them. There was not voice of opposition either to Col. Roosevelt of Gov. Johnson. The delay in nominating them was due to the large number of seconding speech es allowed.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-09
Teachers Must Stop Kissing.

New Orleans.-Kissing in so far as teachers and pupils are concerned. has been frowned upon by the Com mittee on Elementary Schools of the city school board. The committee has issued instructions to the superin- tendent of schools to warn the teach CTS of the danger that turk in oscu- lation and advise them against prac- ticing in greeting their pupils. The action was taken after the considera- tion of letter from the Louisiana Anti-Tuberculosis Association. con- demning kissing as dangerous me- dium for transmitting germs.