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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
AND SNOW
KNOCK OUT WIRES

Chicago, Feb. 21.-Rain and sleet
partially paralyzed street car and
elevated line traffic in Chicago for a
time today, but later melted into
slush. Hundreds of telegraph and
telephone wires were reported down
in the surrounding country. Trains
had hard going -oEsr CLASSY rails, and
lis were in consequence delayed
46urs. \
Des Moines, Feb. PA heavy show
storm is raging throughout the state.
Reports from all sections indicate the
storm has been general since early
this, morning, and shows signs of con,
tinuing several hours. Telegraph and
telephone wires are demoralized, and
in Des Moines and the larger cities
street car traffic is seriously impeded
Railroad trains were late on nearly
all lines entering Des Moines today.
Kansas City, Feb. 2I.-The middle
west was cut off several hours from
communication with the rest of the
country, while snow, sleet and rain
storms prevailed. Trains were de
aged and telegraph and telephone
wire demoralized. In Kansas, Ne
braska and South Dakota the snow
from one to three inches was gen
eral. Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Okla
homa and north Texas experienced
cold rains, which at many point!
turned to sleet, while Illinois reported
binding sleet and snow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
CRAIG TO SERVE ON STAFF
Ordinance officer Of National Guard
Chosen by Governor.

Springfield, Ill, Feb. 21.-Lieutenant
Colonel Charles c. Craig OF Gales
burg, ordinance officer of the Third
brigade, Illinois national guard, was
detailed by Governor Dunno yester-
day to serve on his military staff.
Mr.. Craig was an unsuccessful candi-
date for the democratic nomination
for lieutenant governor at the primar-
les last April
Mr.. Craig fills a vacancy which ex-
listed in the former governors staff.
Governor Dunno asked the other five
detailed officers who served under
Deneen to continue on his staff until
after the Inauguration of President.
elect Wilson.
Governor Dunno delegated Speak.
er William Mckinley to represent the
state Of Illinois at the unveiling OF
the American Indian memorial al
Fort Wadsworth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
| LONELY MAN IN
SUFFRACET ARMY

Chicago, Feb. 21.-One hundred and
fifty Chicago suffragists are preparing
all their regalia, making reservations,
buying their travelling costumes and
getting ready to leave for Washington
March l.
They will leave on a special train
de luxe over the Baltimore & Ohio rail-
road. The train will be decorated with
atom mora 0r 4aSs<ref yeliDws bunt,
ing, the suffrage color, and the en-
blems of the Womens party. The
entire train crew will be women; In
stead of porters on the sleepers there
will be colored maids.
There will be society teas" en-
route, which will supplant the 'stags"
held by the other sex. The suffragists
can't be bothered with men. The
only thing in male habiliment among
janitor He will be utilized to pass
the ice water, send kilograms, shine
shoes, take abuse and perform all
the menial tasks necessary.
There will be a grand parade before
the army of the middle west" en-
trains. The Chicago contingent to the
great Washington parade will com.
prise at least $50 women.
They will assemble at the Art in,
stitute and march down the steps
into Michigan avenue. There 90
mounted policemen in. command oi
that handsome man." Lieutenant
John Denman, will form an escort. a
! brass band of 100 pieces will strike
up THE Man I Left Behind Me-" the
thousands in the street will cheer and
and cheer and cheer, and the parade
will get under way.
The route will be south on Michi
| gan boulevard to Jackson boulevard
west to Fifth avenue, and south tc
Harrison street to the station. The
train will leave at 5:45 O'Clock II
the afternoon.
moving picture concern has
agreed to furnish the band for the
exclusive right to take pictures.
Mrs. George S. Welles is generalissi
mo of the transportation arrange
ments. She has charge of a scor,
and half OF assistants. The Wash
ington headquarters have been secur
ed and will open in a few days. Al
other arrangements have been com
pleted, even to the special meals tha
will be served in the dining cars ant
the farewell speech that Mrs. Grac
Wilbur Trout will make before tn
parade leaves the Art institute stems
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
Asks Millions for Roads.

Madison, Wis. Feb. 21.-At the an
nual meeting Of the state highway COM
missioners . resolution was adopted
advocating the expenditure Of s1.250.-
600 annually by the state on highway
Improvements during the next two
years. H. j. Knelling Of Milwaukee
was elected chairman OF the associa-
ton and George H Msinwaring of
Gotham secretary and treasurer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
Avert Threatened Litiga-
tion Over $40, 100000
Worth Property
BROTHERS IN DISPUTE
One Gains Unequal Control Of
Affairs and Tangle Is
Finally Strengthened.

Chicago, Feb. 21.-Threatened litiga-
ton over the $1O,OOO,000 estate Of the
late Richard Crane has been averted,
according to an announcement by
Richard T. Crane, Jr. The ironmaster
directed that his principal business
should be Jointly controlled by his two
sons, Richard T. and Charles r. Crane,
to whom he had distributed the stock
prior to his death. Sale of some of
the stock by one of the brothers left
the control unequal After many con-
ferences the tangle was adjusted.
New York, Feb. 21.-Charles r.
Crane of Chicago is footing the bill for
20 paintings of enormous size depict
ing the history Of the Slavic race which
will be hung in a special building in
the city OF Prague, Bohemia, accord
ing to details of the scheme published
here. NJ, Alfonso Mucha, a Slavic art
ist, is executing a monumental series
of canvases in the grand ball room OF
an old castle at Zbirow, Bohemia, al
though at present he is paying short
visit to this country to arrange fur
ther details for completion of the ser
les and incidentally to paint the por-
trait of Mr.. Cranes daughter, Mrs. R
Leatherbee.
HAYS ESTATE DIVIDED.
Toronto, Ont, Feb. 21-The will Of
c. NJ. Hays, Grand Trunk railway pres
ident, who lost his life in, the Titanil
disaster, filed here. disposed of an es
/ tate valued at $762,29S, all of which
goes to Mrs. Hays, the widow, with
the exception of $4,000 to each of his
four daughters and $4,000 to be divid
ed between his sister and brother, Da
vid S. Hays, in equal amounts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
Pontiac Utilities Sold Out

Pontiac, Ill, Feb. 81. - The Public
Service Company Of Northern Illinois
yesterday completed the purchase of
the Pontiac Light & Water company,
together with the property and fran
chises OF the Bloomington, Pontiac &
Joliet Electric Railway company. The
road is now In operation between this
city and Dwight, a distance of Is
miles. The consideration for the en-
tire property is s750,000. Possession
is TO be given March l. The railway
system Is % be extended to Blooming.
ton and Joliet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
COLOMBIA BALKS
ATASETTLEMENT

Bogota, Colombia, Feb. 21.-Newspa-
pers here declared the Colombian gov
ernment had refused the proposed set
tlement OF the dispute between the
United States and Colombia over the
partition of Panama which they say
was offered by the Taft government.
II is asserted Colombia expects to OBJ
tain better terms from the incoming
administration st Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
J.P. MORGAN is IMPROVING
Advices From Cairo to New York
Offices Are Encouraging.

Rome, Italy, Feb. 21.-Professor
Guizppee Bastianoln left for Egypt
to attend ]. Pierpont Morgan. Ac-
cording to dispatches, there have been
no new developments in Morgan's
condition. Bastianelli characterized
his trip as merely advisory"
New York, Feb. 21.-Advices from
Cairo to J. P. Morgan & Co. regard
Morgan's health as continuing favor
able
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21

dent cannot be removed from the cap
ital. Huerta recalled to visitors the
historic attack upon the train which
bore ex-President Diaz to Vera Cruz
on his exile to Europe when Huerta
himself was in command Of the es-
cort.
GERMANY THANKS U. 5.
Berlin. Feb. 21,-The Mexican situa-
ton came up for discussion in parlia-
ment when Gottlieb Won Jagow, for
eign minister, replied to an interpella-
ton as to what measures the govern
ment had taken for the protection OF
Germans in Mexico. He declared Ger
many had not sent warshIps to Mexico.
as the only vessel available in Amer
lean waters was on the way to Phtla-
delphia for repairs. The foreign Of
fee had learned that United States
warships in Mexican waters had been
instructed to give refuge TO all for
eigners and protect property. The
foreign office had thanked the United
States government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
Hunter Dies In Mothers Arm.

Dixon, Ill, Feb. 21.-Returnine from
a hunting trip late last night, William
Henry. Is years old, recent graduate
OF the Compton high school, caught
the lock Of his gun in the door Of his
home and was killed when the gun
was discharged He fell in the arms
of his mother, who opened the door for
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
Gets $4,000 for Lost FINGER.

Seattle. Wash, Feb 21.-A jury
awarded $4,000 to Mrs. Anna L. Val
entine, wife of l. l. Valentine. Chi
cago furniture manufacturers, because
the door OF a Northern Pacific car was
slammed upon her little finger, neces-
stating amputation at the middle
knuckie. The accident occurred on a
train bound from Seattle to Portland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
Bishop Hogan Dead.

Kansas City, Feb. 21.-Bishop Hogan
of the diocese Of western Missouri, the
Oldest Catholic prelate IN this coun-
try, died of pneumonia at the Episco-
pal residence here today. He was "a
years Of age,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
WOLGAST NOW 10
TO 8 IN BETTING

San Francisco, Feb. z1.-Both Ad
Wolgast and Harlem Tommy Murphy,
matched TO fight 20 rounds here to-
morrow, finished strenuous training
close to weight. Murphy weighed lS4
last night and Wolgast a half pound
less. The betting is 10 to 8, with VOL
CAST the fayorite.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
Fair ApprourIstIon $500 noo

Washington. Feb. 21.-Senator Per.
kins' bill providing for participation Of
the United States In the San Francisco
exposition in 1915 was endorsed by the
senate committee. The bill carries an
appropriation of 81 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21

London, Feb. 21.-The story Of a
three days battle at Bulair. in which
$500 men on each side were reported
killed or wounded contained in O des-
patch received here yesterday, Is now
believed to be a revival OF an old re-
port of fighting in that district Ru-
mors that Enver Bey had landed a
large force at Rodosto were current on
Feb. 16, but since have been denied.
An uncensored Constantinople des-
patch says that Schefket Pasha visited
the Bulair lines Wednesday, but has
given no indication that a new battle
had been fought.
The situation at Adrianople remains
unchanged. The Porte having refused
to permit foreigners to leave Adrian
ople. the governor of the fortress has
| offered to set apart the Karagatch
quarter on the right bank of the Ma
rita river, as a sanctuary for the
400 foreign residents. 1t is doubt
fsl, however, If Bulgaria will consent
to this.
The Servians have brought up heavy
| II
renewed attack on Scutari. NJ. Popo-
witch, the MOntenegrin delegate, visit
ed the foreign office yesterday and in
| formed the British government that
under no circumstances could Monte
negro acquiesce in any transaction un-
| der which It would be required to
abandon its claim to Scutari. He
added that Montenegro would take the
town soon, and, after the sacrihces
made, would suffer annihiliation rath-
er than give it up.
A semi-ofiicial statement issued at
st. Petersburg, says that Bulgaria and
Roumania already have accepted the
mediation of the powers.
GREEK TROOPS WAIT LANDING.
London, Feb. 21-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Dardanelles says that
80 Greek transports are waiting at
Mitylene with the intention, the cor
respondent believes, Of landing troops
at Besika bay. The landing of the
forces has been delayed by weather
conditions. Twelve thousand Turkish
troops are being transported from Gal
lipoh to the town of Dardanelles.
while several thousand others. with
searchlights, are being dispatched by
land toward Besika bay.
The same papers ConstantinopIe
correspondent says it is practically
impossible for fighting to be resumed
at the Tchatalja lines for at least
three weeks.
SEE WHOLESALE MEDIATION
London, Feb. 21-The Times be-
lieyes that European mediation be-
tween Turkey and the Balkan allies
Is likely to accompany or follow medi-
alton between Bulgaria and Roumania.
Increasing financial and physical ex.
haustion of all the belligerents and the
failure Of either side to obtain any
military result, makes it more likely
, In the opinion of the Times, that the
belligerents will welcome European
Intervention, especially as the severe
weather is unfavorable for fighting.
A Sofia dispatch to the Times saws
that before resorting to arbitration the
bulgarian government intends to make
Z another effort to settle the dispute by
y direct negotiations with Roumania.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
Woman Convicted of Murder.

Hillsboro, III, Feb. 21.-Mrs. J. Ter
rill was found guilty here yesterday
Of numbering her husband, Samuel
Terrill, by shooting him as he return
ed home from work. The punish
ment was fixed at il years imprison-
meat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
TO
A FEDERAL JUDGE

Charleston, w. Va, Feb. 21.-At the
close Of a stormy caucus lasting until
daybreak, Judge Nathan Goff Of the
federal court was decided upon by the
republicans of the West Virginia legis-
lature for United States senator.
Federal Judge Goff was elected
United States senator from West Vir-
.Rinia hxsths leEiglaSIrs4an joint ses-
SION.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
The Weather
Forecast Till p. m. Tomorrow Ter
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline

NS~N
and Vicinity,
Snow or rain tonight, Saturday un-
settled with no decided change in tenn
perature. The lowest temperature to-
night will be about % degrees. High
shifting winds.
Temperature at a. m, 29 Highest
yesterday, SO; lowest last night, 29.
Velocity of wind at a. m, 20 miles
per hour.
Precipitation, ss24nch
Relative humidity at p. m, 56, al
Z a. m, SO.
j.. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
(From noon today TO noon tomorrow3
Sun sets SAP, rises 6:47. Evening star:
Venus. Morning stars: Jupiter. Mars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
Similar Atrocities Among
Christians Reported in
TChataIja District.
FOREIGNERS DETAINED
Porte Refuses to Allow De-
partures from AdrianOpIe-
Offer of Sanctuary.

Sofia, Feb. 21,-One hundred Chris
t1ans were massacred by Turkish
troops in the village of Kenaminio yes
terday, according to a dispatch receiv-
ed by the Bulgarian government Sim
liar massacres and other atrocities are
reported throughout the Tchatalja dis
trict, large portions being unprotected
by the partial withdrawal of Bulgarian
troops. ,-.,..tt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-21
RTTTER AGAINsT MADERO.

Such stories as this have caused bit
:cr sentiment against Francisco Ma
iero and have caused a number Of
men whose names were on the lists 10
Use their influence TO secure summary
punishment for the fallen president.
Solicitude for the personal safety OF
Madero was given by Huerta TO diplo-
rats as the reason why the ex-presi-
New-York tribune., 1913-11-16

to marry me-that wasn't talked about much. Here's
his picture and she pulled out of her worn little hand
bag cheap postcard photo.
Jenkins gave it one glance, and handed it back with
out word 1t depicted the type he had feared d-wca,-
faced gaudy dressed seen 50 frequently as statesmen
representing firms that cannot be much better them
selves.
Little girl said Jenkins, "I've got a hunch that you
in wrong That guy doesn't mean well by you. Do
YOU truly love this fellow, Do YOU want to settle down
and live with this chap all your life? Can YOU trust
him with your little, pure girl-hcart?"
Il ncvcr-thought about those things, stam-
mcrcd the girl. IL never"
That's just the trouble interrupted Jenkins, and
you are walking right into lots Of trouble. might
well tell YOU what | think don't think this fellow
means to marry YOU
At these plainly spoken words horror and shame grew
upon the girls face, and tears began to flow again
Jenkins unused for a moment then picked up the pic
ture from the girls lap left his seat, and catching the
eyes of several other travelling OF his acquaintance
sitting in the car motonei for them to go with him to
the smoking room. There he passed the picture among
them.
ANY Of YOU fellows know him3" he asked.
Several shook their heads; but the third held II
moment longer than the others, look Of recognition
breaking over his face
"Do L The dirty dog Here, take it away-I'm
getting mad already"
what is he" qucried Jenkins. ~HcarbrcaEcr,"
"Worse!" tcrscly replied the other.
Jenkins nodded his head undcrstlndngly and then
said BOYS that little kid sitting next to me back yon
der is going TO Norrisown TO meet this and he pointed
TO the picture with look Of disgust. This thing has
not mentioned marriage gc-and the poor kid was So un-
sophisticated that she dreamed Of anything else
Now, he continued br,lly, I'm not going to let her
get of at Nlorrisown if can help it, and want YOU
fellows to help me
"What YOU going to do," questioned the others
New-York tribune., 1913-11-16
By Horace Lytton Varian


ID the Standard Drill Company OF New Jersey. came
truiging intoa car of train Forty-two pulling out Of
Knoxville his fists full Of grips and dropped intoa seat
partly occupied by young girl The latter was only
fairly well dressed, and was Of charming, innocent
type Jenkins spoke courtcouSly to her, as he asked
permission 10 share the seat but did not attempt to
force the conversation further He dug down into his
sample case, got out his order and report books, and
started % make up statement OF his days business,
which hal been a heavy one.
Subconsousy noting the utter Loneliness Of the girl
beside him. and the fact that She had nothing to divert
her, he looked up after bit, and offered her magazine
out Of hi, bag. The girl thanked him in a quiet, shy
manner and for awhile glanced at the pictures in list
less way which Jenkins noted he kept at his figuring
Then he noted that the magazine dropped unhccici
into the girls lap, and there came to his ear that I'M
msakab,e, disturbing sound Of girls sniiiic. Look
ing coycr,r up, Jenkins noted big tear courSng down
over the girls pretty check.
He dropped his forms and asked quietly. Sick"
The girl shook her head without turning toward him.
81 don't want TO butt in, Tom continued. but /, it
ANYTHING can help IN"
This time the girl spoke teartully. 81 reckon no.
BODY can help me but myself t-rcckon nobody would
want o. help mc-I-I-oh-oh- and the tears
started flowing more copiously.
Feeling the glanccs Of the other passengers upon
them ami the amused grins Of "hc bows across the
aisle, cnlns flushed up; but he stuck to il maniuy
-Oh. p,hw, ne replied in his big. hearty voice
"Now, by that know YOU can be helped by somebody.
Little lady, what's up, Lonesome; Homcsick, Lost;
Running away 20 get married."
At the ls. question the girl gave little start and
looked around at him fcarfuly giving Jenkins the
= =,
New-York tribune., 1913-11-16
TALES FROM
THE ROAD
TOLD BY
MEN THEMSELVES

Here is presented the third of the series of prize
stories by travelling They their own stories
The tales received notable only for their in
tercs, but for their significance. They have the grip
that only reality can give. The next instalment OF
" Tales from the Road will appear in the issue OF
November 80.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-11-27

If as much time and money
were used in teaching humani-
tarianism as are used in teach
ing MATHEMATICS, the child would
become as great a humanitarian
as a mathematician. Inasmuch
as children are the chief asset
of a nation, the entire machinery
Of the nation, if necessary, should
be directed toward having our
children correctly reared and ed
ucated. If the composite intel
lect of our great men were di-
rected toward producing good
men and women instead of great
commercial enterprises, the end
desired would be obtained. It;is
not ignorance of what is contain.
ed in text books of which we COM
plain, so much as ignorance of
the rights of the individual. The
inalienable rights of children are !:
First, to be born right; second,
to have proper housing, clothing
and nourishment; third, to be
educated. We might add to these
the right of proper environments.
We mean by this that a child
should not be surrounded by the
slums, saloons, vice and wretch
ed poverty.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-11-27

state or government only lends
money, whereas in the latter case
it spends it. The state or nation
al government will be practically
sure to get its money back il it
should be loaned to promote rur-
al credit on easy terms to farm
ers. In France, where more has
been done along this line than III
any other country the rural banks
have the reputation of never hav-
ing lost a cent by the non-pay-
ment Of loans to farmers. Gov
eminent aid to rural-credit banks
has put agriculture on q flrmer
basis in France than in any
other country in Europe.
The benefits which come to the
farmers as result of the estab-
. lishment bf rurai-credt banks
have been the means Of their
spread into every country of Eu-
rope. Germany has 1851 rural
banks; Austria, s, $50; France
1888; Italy, 1855; Belgium, 643,
and Ireland, 234. In Germany the
loans made in one year amounted
to $i,425, 100000, and in Austria
to $86,772,253. The saving in
interest to the farmers every year;
is an item Of no small figure. \
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-11-27
LoAMlMo TO FARMERS

! The Importance of the subject
Of agricultural credit and COOP
Grafton in the United States led
to the appointing of a federal
commissioner to visit European
countries to study the various
systems in operation. This COM
mission is shortly to. report to
congress on the matter.
Governments are slowly recog-
nizing that agriculture is the on
ly universal industry, and that
its encouragement is justified by
the results which accrue to whole
nation. There is little difference
in the government aiding rural
credit and in aiding agricultural
colleges and experiment stations,
except that in the former case the
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-11-27
NOTICE TO cREplToRs

In the matter of the estate OF
Sarah Wheeler, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned Myron T. Springer.
Administrator of the Estate OF
Sarah Wheeler, late of the viii
lage Of Brownsville in the County
Of Mower and State Of Minnesota
deceased, to the creditors of, and
all persons having claims against
said deceased, to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers,
within four a. months after the
first publication of this notice, to
said Administrator at the office
Of w. 8. Lauder, in the Schiller
Block, in the City of Wahpeton
in Richland County, State of
North Dakota.
Dated November "a A. D. 1913.
MYRON T. SPRINGER,
Administrator.
First publication on the 9th
day of November A. d. 1913.