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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
PATRONS FoR AHAsUERUs.

THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTA-
tive citizens have notified Mrs c. j.
Searle that their names may be used
as patrons for the opening night of
Ahasuerus al the Illinois theatre next
Friday oct %. As the music is Civ
en- for the benefit Of Bethany home
there will undoubtedly be rush for
the best seats when the sale opens
next Wednesday morning:
Mr.. and Mrs A. G.. Anderson, Mr..
end Mrs. W. T. Hartz. Mrs T. n.
Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph l..
Haas. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred X. Pollard,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. +. Johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. f. c. Denkmann. MI and Mrs
F. X. Rhoads. Dr. and Mrs. Stocker,
Misses Bess and Grace Noftsker, the
Misses l.arkin. Mr.. and Mrs. r. c.
Smedley, Miss Irene Don, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. q. Miller. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. f.
Sweeney. Mr.. and Mrs. q. W. Reddig
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Dindinger. Mr.. and
Mrs. VIII Hagedorn, DR.. and Mrs. K
NJ. Pearce, Mrs. Bertha Hoffman, Mr.
and Mrs. John Ohlweiler. MIR. and Mrs
Robert Ralston, Mr.. and Mrs. w s
McCombs. Mr.. and Mrs. Morris S
Heagy. Miss Georgia First, Mr.. aGC
Mrs. Milton p. Wore. Mr.. and Mrs
5. F. Parker. Mr. and Mrs. W. 5
Parks. Mr.. and Mrs. George. II. Shell
don. Mr.. and Mrs W. p. zimmerman
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Fullerton. Mr.. anC
Mrs. c. A. Schoessel, Mr. and Mrs
Charles Thacher. Mr.. and Mrs. J. w
Quinlan, Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Davis
Mrs. r. s. Scott, Mrs. william W
Scott, Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. Plummer
Mr.. and Mrs +. p. McKown. Miss Corl
May McKown. MT and Mrs. II. s Cable
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ullemeyer Mr.
and Mrs. s b. Du Won, Mr.. and Mrs
y. r. Harrington. Mr.. and Mrs. Jay E
Clarkson, Mr.. and Mrs. {. B. Marshall
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard E. Cox, c. {
Condor. Miss Dorothy Lee. Mr.. and Mrs
Eugene Madison. Jr.. Mr. and Mrs. J
Mcnamara, Or. and Mrs. Hall. Mr.. ant
Mrs. J. W. Crandall, Miss Florence Nc
Combs, Mr. and Mrs. NJ. L. Stafford
II. NJ. Schriver. Mr.. and Mrs. Swail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
PLAN FOR BAZAAR.

THE BUSY BEE SEWING CIRCLE
was entertained yesterday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Milton, S2l Second
avenue. The ladies completed their
plans for bazaar to be held Nov. 7 at
the home of Mrs. Z. E. Lamp, 1913
Tenth avenue, at which time they will
place on sale fancy articles, quilts,
aprons and a large array of handker-
chiefs. They have sent out attractive
cards telling in verse of their handker-
chief bazaar and asking donations to
the same A committee was appointed
yesterday to purchase three small rugs
and two pairs of curtains for the Odd
Fellows room at the orphans home at
Lincoln, III. Lunch was served follow
ing the business session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
Observation-Disclosures.

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS EMMA
DeMuynck, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul DeMuynck, 1909 Thirtyfrst
street, and Frank f. Weigand took
place last evening at 1880 O'Clock at
the parsonage of the First Methodist
church. the pastor, Rev. T. +. Newland,
performing the ceremony. The bride
wore a green silk dress and carried
brides roses. Following the ceremony
a wedding supper was served at the
home of the groom's sister, Mrs F.
Rogers 1856 Eleventh-and-a-half ave.
nue.. Mr.. Weigand is a machinist EN-.
ployed at the Silvis shops. They will
1856 Eleventh-and-a-half avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18

ty in the college building last evening.
About 200 students and their friends
attended. Music was furnished by
Bleuer's orchestra. At 1890 a penny
lunch was opened and was well patron
lied. All were dressed in costumes
appropriate to the occasion and prizes
were awarded 10 Miss Ida Vincent, NJ.
Martin, Harry Smith. The proceeds of
the evening which were SO, will go
to the 1912 graduating class to help
defray the expenses of graduation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
LINEN SHOWER FOR eRIDe.ro.sE

MRS. ARTHUR HUGHES AND
Mrs James Mcdowell gave a linen
shower Wednesday afternoon in honor
Of Miss Ionic Million, VINO becomes a
bride next month. The house was
beautifully decorated in hearts and
flowers that carried out the brides
wedding cOlors. pink and white An
arch of roses led from the reception
hall 10 the parlor. and as the bride-to-
be passed through she was showered
with many gifts. A three-course lunch
con was served by the hostess. The
AFFAIR was also in the nature of a fare.
we'll party for Mrs Reyonds and daugh.
ter OF Chicago, who are the guests at
the home Of Mrs. Hughes Guests from
out OF town at the party were Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY.

THE FRIENDS OF MISS ROSE
Harmon gave her a complete surprise
at the home of her sister Mrs. Susie
Field, 31S Forty-fifth street last even
ing in songs and games and instru-
mental music. The young lady was
the recipient of many beautiful gifts
presented by her friends with the
hope that her life might be happy for
many years to come. The company
then gathered at the festal hoard
where a delicious lunch was served
them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18

elected were: State secretary, Mrs. ].
NJ. Hanley, Monmouth; treasurer,
Miss Lyra Brown of Joliet; historian,
Mrs. E. L. Pegrom, of Decatur; regis
trar, Mrs. Noble, of Shumway, of Chi
cago. Mrs. Hurton of Buffalo, n. Y.
was given the Illinois endorsement for
presidentgeneral Mrs. John c. Ames
of Chicago was the toastmistress at a
luncheon which closed the conference
Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
Grows Beautiful, Heavy Hair--We
Prove It---25 Cent "Danderine'
Destroys dandruf-Stops falling hair-Cleans nvgor
your scalp-Deightful dressing.

To be possessed of a head Of heavy,
beautiful hair; soft, lustrous, fluffy,
Wavy and free from dandruff is mere
ly a matter OF using a little Danderine
II Is easy and inexpensive to have
nice. soft hair and lots Of it. Just
get q ascent bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine now-au drug stores rec
ommend it-apply a little as directed
and within ten minutes there will be
an appearance OF abundance; fresh
Ness. fuffiness and an incompatible
gloss ard luster and try as you will
you cannot find trace of dandruff or
falEng hair. Int your real surprise
81 &c AFTER S5oCt two weeks use,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18

when you viii see new hair-fne
and downy al first-yes really
new hair-sprou-ing out all over your
scalp-Danderine is, We believe. the
only sure hair grower; destroyer of
dandruff and cure for itchy scalp and
1t never fails TO stop falling hair at
once.
II you want to prove how pretty and
soft your hair really is, mo!sten a
cloth with a little Danderine ana
! carefully draw il through your hair
taking one small strand at a time
Z Your hair will be soft, glossy and
beautiful in just a few Moments
delightful surprise awaits everyone
who tries this.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
MRS. MAIHAcK HOSTESS.

MRS. F. G. MAIHACK OF 1903
Eighteenth avenue was the hostess to
the ladies of the German Evangel-
ical church yesterday afternoon at
their regular sewing meeting They
put in the afternoon with needle work
in preparation for their annual bazar
20 b. held some time before the holi-
rays. The hostess served a nice
lunch before the close Of the after
noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
BROTHERHOOD HAS MEETING.

THE SOUTH PARK BROTHER
hood was entertained last night at the
home Of c. A. Colburn, 1886 Eleventh
and-a-half avenue with a fair attend
ance of members. Business pertain
ing to the society was discussed and
social meeting followed when light
refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
TO HAVE HALLOWEEN PARTY.

THE HARRIET HENDERSON ME-
mortal class Of the First Methodist
Sunday school will hold its regular
meeting Monday evening, Oct. 81, at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs. c. Weinber-
ger Company a of the class will take
charge. and it will be a Halloween af-
fair Members are asked to take the
Long View car to Eighteenth avenue
and then follow the path lit by jack
olanterns south of Seventeenth street
TO the home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18

Reyonds and daughter of Chicago, Mrs.
Fred Coyne and Mrs Hattie Abraham
son and Mrs. Little of Elgin.
NURSES HEAR MISS WHEELER.
THE GRADUATE NURSES ASSO- |
citation of Rock Island county met 1t |
the Rock Island library building yes
terday afternoon and listened TO a
very interesting talk by Miss Mary c.
Wheeler of Chicago, secretary of the
Illinois state board for examination
Of registered nurses and OF her de-
sire TO place this state in the front
ranks in the nurses profession. She
advocates the establishment Of the
oretical course in addition to the
training course for nurses at the hos
pitfalls in the state that the nurse may
be perfected in all the details of her
occupation. She also spoke of the
proposition of dividing the state into
districts and forming societies of four
or five counties TO take the place OF
the county organizations and she is
DESTROYS of ascertaining whether or
not such a plan is advisable. The To-
cal association is much in favor OF the
proposed change, out until such a
/ change is made the local organiza-
/ ton will hold county meetings as
| heretofore Miss Wheeler conducted
/ a question box and one of the most
important question she discussed was
/ that Of whether or not the nurse
should wear her uniform on the street.
he g - ms
the hospital uniform being worn as a
street costume and cited many rea-
sons for her stand The next meeting
of the association will be held at the
Moline library Nov q when a pro-
gram will be given. Post cards will
not be sent TO members announcing
this meeting, the only announcement
is to be made through the press.
MISSION SOCIETY OFFICERS.
THE Bath ANNUAL MEETING OF
the Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the Rock Island district of the
Methodist church Wednesday closed a
two days session at Aledo, with the
selection of the following officers who
will serve during the coming year:
President-Mrs. S. L. Madison,
Rock Island.
First Vice President-Mrs. ]. S.
. Cummings, Moline.
Second Vice President-Mrs. Z. D.
Kipp. Mineral.
p Corresponding Secretary-Miss Al
ice Okey, Tiskilwa.
/ Record Secretary - Mrs. Anna
t Schroll, Sunbeam.
= Treasurer-Miss Addie Snider, Pre-.
: emption.
Superintendent Standard Bearers
Miss Erma Aldridge, Moline.
Superintendent Childrens Work
Mrs. Gus Olson, Reynolds.
superintendent Mite Boxes-Mrs
Alva Jay, Aledo.
superintendent of Literature-Mrs
J. A. Cummings, Moline
SiXty-three delegates from the dis
triCt were present and the program
carried out during the two days ses
sion was most instructive. One of the
s. interesting features of Tuesday wa!
q the story hour by Miss Julia Kipp, &
3 missionary lately returned from Ali
garth, India. Several hundred chill
7. dren marched in and filled the church
D. Miss kipp is very pleasant singer
u and story teller and entertained The
L audience for an hour with native song:
and stories of the work and plays O.
:. her school in India. Several children
j. were dressed in native costume anC
r. the service was greatly enjoyed b!
l. the older people as well as the chill
= dren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
DINNER FOR GRADUATE NURSES.

MISS MARGARET ROONEY. sU-
perintendent of the Moline city hospi-
tai, last evening entertained for the
graduating class of the hospital and
members of the senior class at the
Watch Tower inn. In addition to the
graduates and seniors, her guests in
cluded Miss Mary c. Wheeler, Mrs.
Josephine Barnhart, Miss Olive John.
son and Miss Louise Spohr. A FIVE.
course supper was served at $50
o'clock, the table decorations consist.
ing of Killarney roses. The evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
PLAN FOR ANNUAL SUPPER.

MRS. W. Z. HILL, 612 FORTY
fourth street was the hostess to the
Ladies Aid society of Spencer Memoir
ial Methodist church yesterday after
noon at which time the ladies plan,
ned for their annual thicken pie sup
per which will be given Oct. Fl, in the
church basement. In connection with
the supper they will conduct an apron
sale and the Y. L. A. girls viii have
a popcorn and candy stand. The at,
fair will be made a Halloween party
for the young people and games will
be played. At the meeting yesterday
enc new member was received into
the society and one visitor was pres
emit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
AIKEN STREET SOCIETY.

THE LADIES' SEWING SOCIETY
OF Aiken street chapel was entertain
ed Wednesday afternoon al the home
Of Mrs. Edward GUsch, 1907 Second
street with a large attendance Of the
members. Routine business occupied
the business session and a pleasant
social time. During the afternoon the
hostess served an elaborate lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
MEETING OF II. 3. G. CLUB.

MISS GRACE CLEGG, AT HER
home, 1916 Fifth avenue, last evening
entertained the members Of the II. b.
G. Sewing club. The ladies' spent
very enjoyable evening over their
needlework. and several musical selec-
tons were given. The Misses Clara
and Ina Hingstrum, 1929 Tenth avenue,
will be the next hostesses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18

Muskegon. Mich.-Edward Fromme
81 years old, was shot and killed by
Sheriff Nelson, when, according to the
officer, he was entering the kitchen
window of the Jail building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

THE VESTMENT GUILD OF TRIM
ity Episcopal church will hold tea
and sale Of useful household articles in
the parish house tomorrow afternoon
from to o'clock An invitation is
extended to the public TO attend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
STATE o. A. r. CONVENTION ENDS

THE 18Th ANNUAL CONFER
ence Of the Illinois Daughters Of the
American Revolution in session at
Rockford, adjourned after indorsing
Mrs. George A. Lawrence OF Gales
burg for reelection as state regent
and Mrs. Luther Derwent OF Rock
ford for vice regent Other officers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
wooDmAN OF WORLD DANCE.

WOODMEN OF THE WORLD
emp No. IS gave a well attended
dancing party at Elks' hall last even
ing. 100 couples being in attendance.
The music was furnished by Bleuers
orchestra. The next dancing party
viii be held Thanksgiving Nov. IS al
Elks' hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18

officers for the year. Mrs. Earl Birk-
enmeyer was elected president Mrs.
Fred Nnderegg and Mrs. Huss were
reelected secretary and treasurer re-
spectively. Following the business
meeting the hostess served a lunch
and the ladies' enjoyed social hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
GERMAN LADIES MEET.

THE LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF
tine German Methodist church met
with Mrs. Mary Lang, 1903 Fourteenth
street yesterday afternoon and chose
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
HART a,,d
HONE
PROBLEMS
D. MS ELIzAhErH
TECRlpSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: dizzy
chum and / are both engaged. She
wears her engagement ring on her
right hand and ! wear mine on the
left. Which is right? Ozone of US
has brown hair. the other dark brown.
What color wedding dresses should
we need? CHUMS.
Q-Left hand is right (2J-White
for both.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: A boy and
girl, each aged 16. are engaged and
are TO marry after they have grad
uated from school in about a year.
She is an awfully good girl and he
works after school and in vacation
70 save money for the future. She is
my chum and has often asked me If
] thought her too young and ! don I
think she will be in a year or so.
They will make a dandy couple.
Please give advice L. A.
They are both too young TO engage
themselves. They should wait al
least two years before attempting "a
marry, and even then the boy won't
be enough of a man 10 take the re
sponsibility OF wife and family That
Is why the law does not permit a boy
under q or a girl under IS 10 marry
without the consent OF their parents
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Dive are
sisters and both unfortunate enough
to have red hair. Have been advised
TO use peroxide to bleach II. VII
this prove successful or will il leave
the hair in a pinkish state? ca
One Of US is engaged to a very con
siderate young man. Is IL proper, I
invited by him. to accompany the en-
gagged couple 70 places OF amusement
II So would 1t be proper for the othe
one to be present when he takes leave
after returning home?
(8-When a young gentleman call
on a young lady. is II proper for he
&c be awaiting him or would II seen
less anxious on her part TO keep hin
waiting? ON your opinion whicl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
STUDENTS DANCING PARTY.

MEMBERS or THE CLASS OF
1912 and students of Browns Business
college gave q hard times dancing par
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18

was spent in an informal social wa!
and passed very pleasantly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18

Reyonds and daughter of Chicago, Mrs.
Fred Coyne and Mrs. Hattie Abraham
son and Mrs Little of Elgin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18

showingof fine clothes; wonder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18
ful variety of fabrics to suit men

ferent STYLES to suit all models: plenty of S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-18

in all proportions to fit all builds of men.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-12
ODD TITLES APPEAR
IN TURKISH WAR NEWS,

Washington, Nov. 12.-An at
tache of the Turkish embassy here
offers the following information
concerning Ottoman titles to aid
American readers in digesting the
news from the seat of war in the
east. To begin with, it must be
understood that all American pre-
fixes, such as Mr." General"
Governor etc, become affixes in
Turkey the title Following the
name of the individual instead of
preceding it. g aaa....a
A caliph ranks next to the sui
tan being a prince of the royal
line, with the added distinction of
being 'Mahpmet's representative"
Next, In the Turkish religion,
comes Chek I'LL Islam, or the head
of the Mahometan faith. =
Imam lis the title by which a
priest is commonly addressed.
Pasha is the highest title within
the gift of the sultan 1t Is be-
slowed shiefiy upon men. who at
tain distinction in the arts or COM
Inerce. - &#t8s.f CE4 ~
], The word aBeyr affixed to a
Turkish sgfnafae signifies that the
Svearer Is dt3Eana t1nsfled in the
service of the state.
d The tenn "Efendis implies that
the man so addressed is superior
to the average man in birth, breed
ing and education although not of
the same high rank as a "Bey."
The Grand Vizier- or Saderazam,
is the premier of the cabinet and
the highest of the government civil
officials.
The governor of the province is
addressed as Vail, while the mayor
of city affixes to his name Bole-
die Raisi.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-12
ORGANIZE TRI
COLLEGE DEBATE
FARGO, MANITOBA AND GRAND
FORKS j AFFILIATE-FE5RuARY
% Is The DATE.

Grand Forks, N. D., Nov. 12.-F'inal
shape was given to, the triangular de-
batting league embracing the Univer-
sity of North Dakota, the University
of Manitoba and Fargo college at a
meeting of representatives OF the
three institutions in this city last
evening, While the compact drawn
Up by the representatives must be
approved by the debating organiza
tions of each institution, this will be
merely a matter of form.
The date set for the debates, the
three debates taking lace the same
night, was Feb. 2S. The question
which win be discussed is. resolved,
that for the United States and Can
ada the responsible form of cabinet
government Is better than the presf
Dental form. cit Is understood that
the question involves merely a COM
parison of the two systems and does
not embrace the matter of adoption.)" j"
Each institution will uphold both
sides of this question so that in the
matter of sides all will be equal. In
every case the team representing the
affirmative side win remain at home
while that representing the negative
will go to one Of the other institutions.
The itinerary adopted for the first
years is Fargo college to Winnipeg.
Manitoba to Grand Forks and the
university to Fargo. The compact
was made for two years and the
itinerary for 1914 will be reversed.
Al change from the length of time
allotted to the several speakers in
former intercollegiate debates was
agreed to, the proposition being
favored by the Manitoba representa-
tive The compact provides that each
speaker in direct argument shall have
fourteen instead of twelve minutes
and that each speaker in rebuttal
shall have five minutes instead Of fiye
minutes for the first two speakers On
each side and seven minutes for the
closing speakers as has been the Gus
tom In the past The proposition Of
having only two instead of two men
on a side was favored by Manitoba,
but their representative agreed to
waive that plan.
The meeting was attended by S.
Abrahamson. representing Manitoba;
A. r. Aronson, representing Fargo
college and John Adams Taylor, rep
resenting the university
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-12
EDUCATORS
Will CONFER
LEGISLATIVE EDUC cATIoNAL
COMMISSION GATHERING MA
TERIAL FOR REPORT.

Valley City n. d.. Nov. H.
Presidents of North Dakota's educa~
tional institutions will hold con-
ference in Valley City the latter part
of November for the purpose OF meet
ing the legislative educational COM
mission appointed by the last legis-
lature, and which must make re"
port to the assembly this winter.
The most important information Sc
cured for the commission. the duties
of which were to make study of edsI-
cational systems of other states and
OF foreign countries, was obtained by
Pres. r. L. McVey OF the state
university during his trip abroad last
summer. He obtained much that has
interested the commission his report
being submitted to the board at q res
cent meeting In Grand Forks.
In calling the general meeting OF
educational leaders, ii was the sense
of the commission that much informa-
ton might be obtained from the ac-
tive educators of this state. In its
report to the legislature. the COM
mission is expected TO make recon
mendations concerning the conduct OF
North Dakota's educational system.
The members of the commission
are: President McVey, President
Worst of the agricultural college,
President Mcfarland of the Valley
City normal Lieut.. Gov. q. l. Burdicks
speaker, j. M. Hanley, and p. q. Webb.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-12
SCHRANK
PLEADED
GUILTY
lnsanity Commission VIII Ex-
anime Him
Told Court That He Shot to
Kill
Claimed Roosevelt Was 4 Men
ace as Third Termer

Il t 4. .AaE t ..-. !. . b b
Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. l2.-John
Schrank today pleaded guilty to the
shooting Of Roosevelt. The court
thereupon decided to appoint COM
mission to examine schrank as to his
sanity.
Schrank in his plea sought to dis
tinguish between an assault upon
Roosevelt as ''menaoe' and an at
tack upon Roosevelt as citizen.
II did not mean to kill q citizen,
Judge" began Schrank, when Judge
Backus asked the prisoner If he had
listened carefully to- the charge to
which he pleaded guilty.
Il shot Roosevelt because he was a
menace to the country" said Schrank.
'.de shouldn't have a third term. 1t Is
bad that man have a third term. |
did not want him to have one. I
shot him as warning that men must
not try to have more than two terms
AS president, t..,,s,.,
Il shot Roosevelt to kill. think all
men trying to keep. themselves in Of
flee should be killed, they become
dangerous. didn't do it because he
is candidate of the progressives,
either gentlemen he concluded.
All right" interrupted the court,
taking from the district attorney the
plea for a sanity commission for the
defendant
''Schrank is insane" said the district
attorney, 'ft would be wrong to sent
ence him for crime il he is mentally
unsound just because he pleads guilty.
The court will name the commission
late today to INQUIRE into his sanity.