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Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16
ARSENAL PLANS
ARE EXPLAINED
BY COMMANDANT
Lieutenant Colonel George W.
Burr Gives Excellent Ad-
dress Before Press Club.
WORK TO BROADEN OUT
Expects Appropriation Of $780, 900 Will
Be Available July 1-EStenslve
improvements To Be Made.

THE appropriation OF $3.50. 900 by
COL LgTess Tor the Rock Island arsenal
ought 10 be available by July ! and
then some extensive improvements
viii be made on the island" declared
Lieutenant Colonel George w. Burr
las evening in an interesting address
before the Tri-City Press club held
a. the New Harper house.
Colonel Burr was the guest OF the
newspapermen az the monthly session
and made an unusually instructive and
entertaining address on the arsenal
and its plans for the future. Previous
70 the talk. one Of Manager Carl Muel-
ler's famous dinners was served
Pleasing musical numbers we're given
by the cafe orchestra during the prog
ross OF the meal
n. p. Simpson, a former president
OF the club, presided al the session and
introduced Colonel Burr The com
mander expressed his kindly feeling
toward the newspaper fraternity OF
the tri.cites and Of the pleasant rela-
tiors which had always existed. He
commented upon the disposition which
the papers had shown 70 help the ar
senal and stated that he was more
than glad 70 speak 10 the club. He re-
ferTed in a pleasing way 10 his for
me- connection with the arsenal and
OF his tour 20 the Philippines and
said that the most delightfully."- signih-
cant OF his memories in relation to the
journey was his last glimpse OF the
Rock Island arsenal on leaving and
his first sight Of the beloved place on
returning
INDUSTRIAL CONDITION.
The speaker referred 10 the purpose
OF the ordnance department in under
taking 10 lnaugurate the Taylor sys
TEN ar Rock Island arsenal He said
IL had been his mission here TO prop
erly explain II and that the difficulties
which had arisen over the new method
we're largely due 70 misunderstanding
He claimed for the Taylor system that
IT, systematized and standardized busi
less methods and that II served as q
stimulus 10 the employees. resulting in
their greater efficiency He stated
that considerable unjust prejudice haC
been aroused against the plan but thai
the industrial situation az the arsena
at the present time was the best thai
10 had been In IL years
AS an indication OF its merit as he
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

public health service has decreed that
steerage passengers and crews aboard
all ships sailing TO the territory from
United States ports. must be yacci-
mated or show certificates.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

Col gresham Clyde H. Tayenner, Cor
dOya; William Butterworth, Moline,
and Colonel G. W. Burr of Rock Is
land arsenal
1t was reported that copies of the
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16
Women's and Chldren's Hosiery and Underwear

Women's silk hose.
all sizes, 25c value at
19c.
W o N e ms extra
quality silk hose, dou-
bic sole and high
spliced heel, each pair
guaranteed for wear,
black and oolors 49c.
Women's ali thread
silk hose, black, white
and colors, all sizes,
CSC.
Women g fine mer-
cerized hose, run of
milk regular 25c val
ues, pair 15c.
Children's silk
hose, each pair sold
with a wear guaran-
tee, all sizes, black
and colors, 8 pairs 81,
or 35c pair.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

ing new members were voted in:
Woodwork CIum. Davenport; Roy S
Daley, Moline Sunday Press: Charles
Ta1bur and AlrCy Nosenfelder. Mo
line Mail; F. o. Loyins, East Moline
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16
Laces and Enbroideries

500 pieces new val.
laces, edgings and
insertings to match,
2 to 3 inches wide,
choice at sc.
Real cluny lace
edging and inserting
to match at 10c.
New stock Of net
now so much in de
mand at $1.OO to 15c
yard.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

Herald. Those recommended for mem
bership were, R. c. Bimson and
Charles Y. Julian OF the Moline Dis
patch and f. c. Eander OF The Argus
Honorary memberships we're voted TO
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16
Ribbons! Ribbons!

All silk taffeta rib
bons, 3 to 6 inches
wide, all colors, up to
20c value at 12c.
New fancy ribbons
also wide plain taf-
feta and messaline,
up to 30c value 19c.
New Bulgarian rib
bOns, assorted latest
patterns at 45c to 25c.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

revised constitution would be ready
for distribution before the next meet
ing
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

Washington-To prevent the intro
duct!on- Of smallpox into ALASKA, the
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16
Bed Spreads

Fine satine white bed
spreads at $1.75.
Marseilles W hite be d
spreads, at $500 to $3.50.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

Children g hne mer-
cerized ribbed hose,
black or white, all
sizes, run of mill, 25c
grade at 15c.
Children s extra
fine black cotton rib
bed hose, all sizes, Is
and 19c grades at 10c
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

Crimped lingerie ribbon braid, fast col
ors, washable, all colors, 10 yard pieces 10c.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16
79c Each

Suit Case SpectaEExtra wide
case, covered with black or
brown Keratol, value S1.50, special
79c each.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS.

The physical conditions al the ar
seual were also considered The fact
that new roads and sidewalks should
be built was mentioned, as well as
the need OF paint on the buildings. He
said that $25,0OO for roads, $4,000
for sidewalks and $4,000 to paint the
buildings had been asked Of the gov
erument He mentioned in particular
one building which was erected So
years ago but which had not been
painted to the present day. The gov
erument should set the example in
these matters. exclaimed the speaker.
My representations don't seem to do
any good. Perhaps the press can
help
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

Full size double bed
spreads at CSC.
Fringed crocheted bed
spreads, $1.75 value at $1.39
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16
SI6.49

Administer Bugs, 9x12
size, beautiful designs, $25
quality, special, only $16.49.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

Huck towels, size 1896
inch, 12c value at &c.
Linen huck towels, large
size at 15c.
Fancy border Turkish
towels, extra large, heavy
weight, bleached, at 25c.
Pure linen damask and
huck towels, hemstitched
and embroidered scalloped
ends 25c.
Dresser scarfs, hemstitch-
ed ends, at 25c.
Pure linen dresser scarfs,
damask patterns, at 49c.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

Women's silky
mercerized RI b b e d
vests, all sizes 25c.
Children's uni on
suits, high neck, short
sleeves, all sizes, 25c.
Children's fine cot
ton ribbed vests, lace
trimmed 15c.
Children's pants,
medium weight, ankle
length, zoe.
Boys ribbed union
suits, all sizes at 25c.
Boys balbriggan
shirts, long or short
sIevepS at 25c.
Infants vests, me-
rino ribbed, all sizes,
at 25c.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

A vote OF thanks was rendered Colo
mel Burr by the club for his excellent
address. J. X. Brandenburg and Rob
ert Rexdale both made short talks
John Sundine OF Moline spoke In IA
vor Of having all the meetings in Rock
Island because Of its central location
anC also because the attendance is
larger here than elsewhere. 1t was
finally decided to hold the next meet
inE in Rock Island and to determine
at each session where the next Eath-
ering will convene.
NEW MEMBERS.
At the business session the follow
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

German table linen, silver
bleached, Ga inches wide at
soc.
Extra fine and heavy
bleached table damask, ,
yards wide, $1.00 value at
79c.
Fine mercerized table da-
mask, Bauer's imported
quality at 75c to 49c.
Fine bleached table da-
mask at 39c.
Linen table cloths, hem
stitched, ready for use, all
sizes, at $2.19 to CSC.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

WOmen's Ii g b t
weight union suits,
all sizes at 25c.
Women's medium
weight cotton union
suits, high neck, long
sleeves at 49c.
Women silky
mercaized union suit,
all styles and sizes at
s1DO.
Women 3 laceGim-
med vests, fine cotton
ribbed, all sizes, 10c.
Women's medium
weight cotton vests,
high neck, Ions g
sleeves, all sizes at
35c.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-17
THE GRAND.

A very pretty Japanese romance, in which the scenes were all taken in Japan, will be shown at the Grand to- night. Jacks Crysanthemum" has been produced by the Vitagraph Com- pany and tells an interesting story. Jack, a young American artist, falls in love with Kiehimatsu. whoom he upsets from her rikisha, and rescuing her from an undesirable suitor, finally eiopes with her Jacks father, who is sent for, Is completely won over by the pretty little Japanese maid, and insists on their returning with him to America and making their home with him. Maurice Costello as Jack, and Miss Clara Kimpall Young as Kichi- matsu make this comedy drama most effective and pleasing throughout.
 "The Other Woman" Lubin drama and "The Outlaws Love" a Pathe- play, will he shown at the Grand tonight.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-17
WAIT TILL COTTON DRIES, BUYERS SAY SHOULD DELAY PICKING LOSS FOR WET COTTON WILL BE S5 A BALE-PRICE STILL
 ADVANCING.

Cotton buyers throughout the state are urging farmers to delay picking until the staple in the open bolls is thoroughly dried, the recent rains having watersoaked cotton to such an extent that the buyers are forced to "dock" the bales and cause loss to the grower of about $5 bale. A let ter sent out yesterday by the Lesser Goldman Cotton Company is typical of warnings which is being issued by the leading buyers of Arkansas. The letter says:
 Following the almost continuous rains of the past week, we are fear full of low grades and storm-beaten, dirty, dusty cotton. Buyers must be watchful. Every farmer and ginner should be positively warned not to gin any of this cotton while it is wet or damp. The improved ginning sys- tems will increase the value of the cotton approximately $5 a bale, if thoroughly dry when ginned. You will be doing your people a great favor by giving this matter proper publicity through your newspapers and every other way"
 Some difficulty is also being expert enced locally in getting the ginners of the county to adhere to the steamship companies rule regarding the maxi mum size of bales. Every bale put up over the maximum size is penal ized S1 and this loss must fall upon the grawer.
 On account of the rains very little cotton has been marketed in Conway during the past week. Many of the Log Cabin Democrat correspondents report that much damage has been suffered by the excessive rainfall, the seeds sprouting in the bolls and much
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-17
At The Theatres
ARKWAY.

"The Return of Crime" an intense ly dramatic subject, will be shown as the feature attraction of a six-reel show at the Arkway tonight. It is a story of a doctor, who became in- fatuated with his patient and eventu- ally married her Later he left her. A son was born to her, and when he became a man, carrying a case be- longing to the doctor, he was killed The doctor, father of the young law yer, who, at the age of p was elect ed prosecuting attorney, was arrest ed, charged with the crime. The young attorney prosecuted him, the jury declaring him guilty. His moth- CT became seriously i'll, and he was told the only thing which would save her life would be to perform an oper- ation, and that the one who would be most successful was the man in pris- on. The young attorney went to the prison, changed clothing with the prisoner, and the result was success ful.
 '''rhe Return of Crime" two-reel feature which was to have been ex- hibited at the Arkway last night but failed to arrive, will occupy the can- vass tonight. This is said to be touching dramatic story we'll staged
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-17
SPRINGFIELD.

Continued rains have stopped the farmers from picking cotton.
 Miss Zella Bell of Plumerville is spending the week here, the guest of her brother, Sam.
 R. S. Moses visited Plumerville last Sunday.
 Dave Jones and family of Plum erville visited relatives here the past week.
 Several from here attend the Kit Carson show at Morrilton last Fri day.
 Mrs. R. s. Moses returned Sunday from Little Rock, where she had spent several days with relatives.
 Mrs. w. c. Moses returned home the past week, after an extended visit with her mother, Mrs. Rachel Spires, at Wilburton, Okla
 Quite number from here attend ed the Baptist Association at Cedar Creek the past week.
 September IT.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-17
WOOSTER.

J. w. Hankins' daughter is report fever.
 Ether Holloway's wife has typhoid fever, and has been very ill for the past two weeks.
 T. N. Ford was called to his moth CTS bedside at the home of her son, Rev. c. M. Ford at Cabot, last week, but she died before he got there. She was the widow of the late Rev. Y. W. Ford and was out here from Okla homa visiting relatives. J. l. Summers and A. l.. Nichols are working the roads from the North Cadron to Martinville and Da- on the new free labor plan and dona- tions, and are making a first-class road.
 Mr. and Mrs. H. Robinson and family are in Little Rock today buy ing goods.
 The carnival show here for the past few nights was fine.
 Miss Bina Ford is out again, after suffering a broken arm.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. l.. Patton went to Little Rock Monday to buy dry goods
 Born, to Mr and Mrs. M. G. Green Monday, a son.
 The attendance from here Satur- day to the circus was light.
 The infant of MT. and Mrs. B. F Burnett is very sick at this writing
 September 17.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-17

of the cotton being thrown out on the ground.
 The price continues to advance and good cotton is bringing 13 l-2 cents and better in Conway. The price of seed remains the same as last week, at S2O per ton.
 The first report of the ginning in Faulkner county prior to September 1, has just been given out by the cen sus bureau. The report shows 22 bales ginned this year, as compared with bales to September l, 1912.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-17
CLUB MEETS THURSDAY.

The Conway School and Civic Club will meet tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, in the high school auditorium At this meeting school matters will come up for consideration, the club having set apart the third Thursday in each month to this subject. All mothers of the city are especially re- quested to be present.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-17
LIGHT VOTE CAST DURING WEEK NO. 93 HAS GOOD GAIN STANDING OF LEADERS, HOW EVER, IS NOT CHANGED ON
 LAST COUNT.

A comparatively light vote was cast during the week ending last night in the auto and pony voting contests, and the standing of the leaders re- mains unchanged. The best gain of the week was made by No. 93, who re- eeived 34,000 votes and is now a very close third. The three highest are No. 40, with 546,9S5; No. g.. with 432, ,264, and Mo- 93, with 414,724.
 In the pony contest Walter Rey- holds is leading with I'll 1903; David Davis second, with 161,837, and Bes- sic Powers third, with 152,175.
 The official standing follows:
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-17

For Sale or Rent-One good Groom house with good well of water on porch, outbuildings and six lots with good wire fence, in Davies & Garvin's annex. See Mrs. T. w. Allinder or phone 273-2 long rings-or phone 231.-dtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-17
KENDALL MAN DYING.

A report was received here this afternoon that George Faulk of near Kendall was dying from broken blood vessel in one of his legs.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-17
JOHN SHORT.

The body of John Short, who died at Little Rock Monday, was brought to Conway this afternoon for burial. Interment was at Oak Grove cefne- tery.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-17
K. OF P. TONIGHT.

The Knights of Pythias lodge will meet tonight in the Masonic hall on North Front street. All members are urged to be present.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-17
EXAMINATIONS THURSDAY.

The regular quarterly teachers ex- aminations will be held in this city Thursday and Friday, by County Ex- aminer, J. M. C. Vaughter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-10
SUFFRACETTES
IN BIG RALLY
Crowd So Great That Church
is Opened.

Orange, n. j., Feb. 10.-Their entliu-
,iasm and applause aroused by spirited
addresses given by women and men.
who urged extension Of the ballot to
women, 1000 persons formally opened
q series of mas meetings here ar
ranged by the Equal Suffrage associa-
ton. as the associated women's socie-
ties arc known.
Tile Bijou theater, originally engaged
for the mass meeting, was inadequate
FOR the hundreds of persons who pur-
chased tickets for the gathering. and
the First Unitarian church. In Cleve-
land street. two blocks west of the
theater, was thrown open by the pas
tor. the Rev. Walter Reid Hunt. presi-
dent of the New Jersey Conference Of
Charities and Corrections.
Society leaders Wed with working
girls III securing places Of advantage In
the tive gatherings. and the various
speakers Travelled from one audience to
the other. favoring the passage at Tren-
ton Of measures which will allow the
voters Of New Jersey to say whether
they desire to give the ballot to the
women or not.
Speakers for the meeting included
Miss Inez Milholland. whose %eloquencs
has stirred up many Friendships for the
cause If votes for women the Rev.
Edward Welrs Of Montclair, who of
tered prayer: State Senator ], Warren
Davis. who offered In the New Jersey
senate the resolution extending to yot-
ers the decision Of women voting; AS.
semblyman Egan. chairman Of the
house of assembly Judiciary committee
who introduced a similar measure
there: Mrs. Minnie J. Reynolds of the
New Jersey State Suffrage association
who told of the work Of getting legisla-
tors at Trenton interested. and Everett
Colby. recently Essex county's repre-
sentative In the state senate and whose
wife is chairman of the legislative com
mittee Of the s~uffragists making the
fight for the ballot.
The suffragists of other states will
watch closely Governor Wilson's att
tude toward the measures
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-10
EMANCIPATION
PROCLAMATION
OF JAN. /, 1868

~ IFTY years ago ON the list
M Of January, 1863, the eman-
cipation proclamation was Is
sued. This was the culminat-
ing act Of Abraham Lincoln's life, the
one for which he will be longest re-
membered. There Is abundant evil
dence to show that he contemplated
the step long before 1t was taken.
After his careful manBer he reasoned
the question out FROM every possible
standpoint, weighing the effects Of his
action.
The processes of the great emancl-
pntor's mind were revealed to his
friend Leonard SWEET. whom he sent
for to call at the White House. There
Mr.. Lincoln read to him several letters
concerning emancipation. then argned
out the whole question In the presence
OF his bearer. as IL thinking aloud. He
then terminated the interview. This
was in the summer of 1862. Shortly
thereafter. on July 20. be called to
gether the cabinet to consider the SUBJ
| ject. To Frank B. Carpenter. the art
list who painted The First Reading of
the Emancipation Proclamation" Mr..
Lincoln remarked:
Il said to the cabinet that | had re-
solved upon this step and had not
called them together to ask their ad-
vice. but to lay the subject matter Of
a proclamation before them-sugges-
tons as to which would be III order
after they had heard 1t read"
1t was two months to a day. how.
ever. before this preliminary draft was
given to the public. Secretary Seward
urged that 1t should not be given out
until there was a Union victory. This
appealed to the president as good tao.
tics. so 1t was withheld till after the
battle Of Antletam and was published
on Sept. %. In effect It proposed thai
after lNa days the slaves Of all those
remaining In rebellion should lie freed
as a war measure. The hundred day
period expired on Jan. l.. aud the fna
emancipation proclamation was issuet
on that day.
For this step Mr.. Lincoln took tn,
sole Initiative and the undivided re
sponsibility. Freeing the slaves as
war measure was Il strategic move
Merely as president OF the Unitet
States Mr.. Lincoln had no power t.
~emancipate the slave. But as com
mander In chief of the army and nav,
during a war he had unquestionet
power to take the property Of the enc
my. II right that had been recognize,
from time immemoriat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-10
JULIA WARD HOWE'S
TRIBUTE TO LINCOLN.

Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. who died In
october. 1910. at the age Of ninety one.
Trote this Lincoln poem only about q
ear before her death. 1t was almost
he last piece Of verse from the author
I the Battle Hymn of the Republic:"
Through the dim pageant OF the year,
A wondrous tracery appears.
4 eabia of the western wild ~
Shelters IN sleep q newborn child.
Nor nurse nor parent dear can know
The way those infant feet must go,
And yet q nations help and hope
Arc sealed within that horoscope,
Beyond Il toll for daily bread
And thought. to noble issues led,
And courage, armtng for ths morn
For whose behe0t this man was born,
A man OF homely. rustic ways.
Yet he achieves the forums praise
And soon earth's highest need has won,
The seat and sway of Washington.
No throne OF honors and delights;
Distrustful days and sleepiess nights,
To struggle, suffer and aspire.
Like Israel. led by cloud and Are.
A treacherous shot. a sob of rest,
A martyrs palm upon his breast,
A welcome from the glorious seat
Where blameiess souls OF heroes meet,
And. thrilling through unmeasured days.
A song OF gratitude and praise.
A cry that all the earth shall heed
To God. who gave him for our need.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-10
The Tramp LSn DaIi.

A tramp and a golfer met on the
green.
!"My good man. said the golfer In
anxious tones. have you seen n golf
BAH hereabouts? IFS my last ball. ana
II i lose 1t | shall have to give up my
days game and return to town.
The tramp, n viIlainons looking In
dividual. answered:
mo, boss, | amt seen no golf bnlI'
hut I've got one IN my pocket that !
brought from home what ] don't mind
sellln' you for Il couple Of dollars.
New York Times
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-10
ADRIANOPLE
HOLDING OUT
Terrific Bombardment of Its
Forts Continues.

London. Feb. 10.-Latest news from
the war one reports the terrific bonn
bardment Of %Adrianopie to be tnces'
sant. and the lighting there is OF the
6ercest character.
The allies. so far as can be learned,
have failed till now to pierce the
strong outer works of the city. behind
which are still stronger forts guarding
the city.
King Ferdinand has gone to the front
to personally superintend the troops.
The Turkish retreat In Galiipoli Is said
to be a rout.
Meanwhile the lack of money is ham,
pering all the Balkan states In their
war operations. Montenegro Is badly
In need of funds and has applied un
%availingly to London tinanciers for q
short term loan. The financiers In
Lombard street. however. frown upon
such requests and have refused to ad-
vance any mid awhile fighting contiH'
ues.
1t is said the great powers are max
ing fresh suggestions concerning the
Dardanelles. hoping to bring about me.
! dalton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-10
The Widows' Town.

Chariottenburg. the fashionable west
ern suburb of Berlin, is known rs the
no fewer than 14.5i3 widows were reg
istered az residing within it's bounda-
| ries. This liz very nearly half OF the
| total surplus Oh women over men thai
IS to be found In the town-29.2io. In
no other town in Germany can such n
uroportionate. surplus of the female
sex be found. The humber of widow
ers is extraordinarily small IN proper
ton. being only 2,35S.-London 1aie-
graph.