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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-05
WOODNEN ORDrR
SHOWS BIC CAIN
Annual Statement Compiled by
the Head Clerk Indicates a
S42,212,oO0 Increase.
OFFICIALS WELL PLEASED
View Report as Favorable One-Old
Rates Effective Until the Next
Head Camp.

In spite o; the warfare waged upon .
the Modern Woodmen order by the /
insurgents during the past year. the |.
annual statement compiled by the head I
clerk, which was today made public, F..
shows a gain in the year 1912 amount
ing 70 $42.212,0O. The general trend
OF the statistics Is in the direction
OF Increased business and members
OF the order are elated at the show
ing made
In speaking Of the statement this
morning, one OF the head officers said
Considering the tremendous agitation
which has prevailed during the past
year, the officials Of the society view
the statement as a favorable one
There has, OF course. been a loss Of
members, but conditions are rapidly
adjusting themselves on the old rate
basis and the number of admissions
under the old table show a daily in
crease. The announcement has been
made that there will be no further agi-
tation OF discussion OF the rate cues
ton by the society's management. Re
gardless OF any court decision over
rate suits now pending. the old rates
will continue in force until the next
meeting Of the head camp in June.
1914, whe delegates elected by mem
bers OF the society will settle the
QUESTION in their own way"
STATISTICAL REPORT.
The following figures have been
taken from the annual statement and
will probably be OF interest 70 Rock
Island foresters in general. Net bene-
fetal membership in good standing.
962e66; carrying s1,545. 759 900 insur-
anoe. A social membership Of 1851
is reported making the net roster
9S7,6O7. There are 14,7O5 local camps
In good standing. Seven hundred
and eleven members we're expelled
during the year by local camps or
otherwise The average age of mem
bers dying during the year was As
years. IL months. while the average
membership duration was II years, 3
months and 2S days The death rate
per thousand members was 6.72. The
loss rate was $716 per every $1,000
insurance. The average age Of new
members admitted was 26.6 years. the
average certificate amount taken by
new members. $1.273.79. and the aver
age age OF the total membership Jan
l, 1914 was 4O.45 years. The average
certificate amount carried by all in
sured members amounts TO Sl,7lS97
The gains in insurance In force by
admissions during the year reached
the imposing figure OF S42,212.000
The increase in insurance In change
OF certificate amounts was S3,S9,0O0
while the decrease by members re
ducinE the amount was S3,SS2.OOO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-05
Second avenue and see for yourself

We may live without friends and
live without books, but civilized man
cannot live without cooks. Joan of
Arc kidney beans are served by the
best cooks. We viii serve you a
sample at Kuschman's grocery Thurs
day.
We are the leaders 1o5 up: o-date
laundry work. Each shirt finished
by hand and put Up in a carton. insur.
ing work Delivered to you in good
condition. We guarantee no cracked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-05

Direct from the big eastern mills
come the new spring dress per
Gales in style range and color ef
fects larger and more charming
than ever.
Priced a yard 14c, 12I2c, 1oc and
Tao.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-05
City Chat
BE HAPPY REGARDLESS"

There's something about being happy
That makes others happy. too;
And others being happy
Brings happiness back to you.
So this is the secret tell you,
'Tis a secret that all should know
Just try TO be hAppy-"regardIess
And then you'll in truth be so.
l know IT'S Oft hard to seem happy.
When you're feeling down" and
blue
But just making others happy
Brings happiness back 10 you.
&c N FRENCH.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-05

Reid & BollmaE. All SevcnteeEta
street.
Johlsons Wood Dye IS not a meTa
stain-not simply a surface dressing.
1t is a real, deep-seated aye. that goes
to the very heart OF the wood-aua
stays there-Hxing a rich and perma-
Dent color. Jchnsous Wood Dye "a
made in II standard shades. For sale
by Lerch & GTeve. 2O02-20O4 Fourth
avenue.
All he news all the time-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-05
CAdvertisement1)

CAdvertisement8)
Buy q home Of Reioy Bros.
For express. call William TretL
Tri-City Towel Supply company
Independent Express Co. West ISL.
Kerler Rug company for vacuum
cleaning and rug,makinS.
Last prize masquerade at the big
rink Rock Island March 8.
Our B. B. serge at $50 is the best
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-05

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are safe, sure and reliable,
and have been praised by thousands Of
women who have been restored TO
health through their gentle aid and
curative properties. Sold by all drug
gists.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-05

Dashing Coat style from the Easter
displays at the NJ q X Special val
ues at SASS and S25. Smart Easter
suits in a mAtchless offer at SIS and
$25 To go with your new suit a
Madame Irene corset-see them in
the NJ. 4 X. new corset department
an expert corsetiere will Mt you per.
fectly. The NJ. q X. new millinery
department will soon make its debut
with the most beautiful display Of
Easter styles ever shown in the tri-
cities. The NJ & X. new underwear
and hosiery departments are splendid
ly prepared TO meet your Spring needs.
Unusual variety and unusual values at
the NJ. & X.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-05

SILK CREPE UNDERGRADUATES
Dainty garments Of six crepe &c chine; princess
slips, petticoats and Jerseys, just unlocked and
shown for the first time.
The prices moderate.
Also the new messahHe petticCats in straight
line effects almost shade.
Prices up from ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S2lS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-05
ever Mind March Weather. The Store Bright and Cheerful
Paris Spring Hats

Note the extreme Erenchiness in the
distinctively chic styles in the several
groups
In addition TO he many new creations
OF our own artists. we will show tomorrow
"a new models from the famous Fahnley
AfcCrea Millinery Co. and 90 fresh new
patterns OF the celebraled Elzee Hats;
few more OF the Gage and Hyland models
have also been received. and the great sue
cess attending the preliminary showing5
afford us much qualification.
Don't wait for the formal opening, as
you can be so we'll ierved right now.
These artistic examples are going at the
rate of 20. 80, 40 and even 80 per day
There's always much satisfaction in being
the first to choose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-05
NEW
The Spring SlOeaters

for women, misses and children in
desirable white, cardinal and Ok
ford shades.
All styles, V-neck, sailor collars,
run neck and the belted Norfolk
Prices from $685. to SIPS.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-20
MARSHALL IS ALSO
TO GIVE LECTURES
VICE PRESIDENT TO EMULATE
BRYAN AND TAKE UP
LNCEUM WORK

CHICAGO, Dec. LIT was an
nounced today by a lyceum bureau
here that Vice-president Thomas r.
Marshall has signed "A contract to lee
turc at least four weeks after the close
Of the present session OF congress. The
vice-p president will receive 5000 lee
ture, according to the announcement
lis lecture tour, It is said, will cover
cities in the middle west.
In an article to appear in the next
number of the magazine published
by the bureau a statement by Mr..
Marshall will critlcise severely the
newspapers which found fault with
Secretary Bryan for going on the pub
lie lecture platform. Mr.. MarshalIs
statement, according to the lyceum
management, tells that he has exam
ined al the records and precedeuts
and finds that there is nothing in
the constitution or I'm any precedent
for objection, or otherwise, to his TAX
ing to the lecture platform.
The only bar to his appearance. "a
found by the vice president in his
StdIVn LOT an oDSidcle, WOulu ne the
fact Of congress being in session. Ac-
cordlngly the tour was timed to come
In period during which congress
would not be sitting.
IN explaining his reasons for speak
ing at Chautauquas, Secretary BRYAN
said that his salary OF 'l5. 900 year
was insufficient. Mr. Marshall gives
10 reason for preparing to make
lecture tour.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-20

boards. thr HoIl company operating
tho entire connections when made
The authorized cupItN stock OF the
Ioll company December 81, lg12,
was stOO,oooo00, ana lts bonded I'M
drHtcducss lt that umo was about
Nlo5,ouO,uou, From October, 1905 TO
April ot the current year II had paid
> per cent annually The Western
linton haas uu authorized capital OF
5 }lUO. 100000, practically an ot which
has been sWud. Late in l9ll, the
American Telephone and Telegraph
company held moro than S2POOO,OOO
of this stock The Western Union has
paid per cent since January 1903.
Omcials do not believe that either
company win bc affected greatly by
the announcement tonight They say
that telephone officials have explained
that the connection between the two
companies has mover been such that
the earnings Of one went TO pay diN-
deuds of the other aud the operating
and overhead charges of each have
been quito distinct
MIR McRcNnolds has been told that
the American Telephone and Tclc-
graph company despite lts stuckhold-
ings In the Western Union, has treated
the Postal Telegraph company with
equal opportunity for use ut it's facil-
iucs.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-20

purdcd as finally disposed Of But
her efforts never ceased and she con-
tnucd to act as Patrick's intermedi-
ary with the outside world
When District Attorney Whitman
succeeded William Travers Jerome as
district attorney. in January /, 1910,
he promptly caused the dismissal OF
the indictments against Patrick and
Meyers and short the two witnesses
to the win in Patrick's favor, under
which Patrick had sought to claim
the Rice estate as a trustee, such in
di tment charging them with the for
gerry of such viii, and other purported
writings OF Rice, Whitman stating
that he could find no evidence Of for
gerry and that if any had existed, he
assumed that Jerome would have
prosecuted the indictment during his
term Of office. This cleared away the
last barrier to Patrick's release, save
the opposition of interested parties
and official inaction.
Another killing.
In October 1900, Mrs. Patrick
isited Houston, Texas, and employed
John 3. Erockman, a prominent law
yer there, to take the affidavits OF
some witnesses for Patrick, but when
Brockman started about his task he
was shot and killed by a Houston city
detective, as he was leaving his Of
flee.
From the shock OF the experience
Mrs. Patrick never recovered. Re-
turning to New York, her foot was
crushed in an accident and blood
poison resulted. Her health gradu-
ally became poorer, but her efforts
In Patricll's behalf absorbed her at
tcntion to the exclusion of herself.
Finally her devotion was rewarded by
Patricks release by the pardon OF
Governor Dix. on THANKSGIVING day,
1912, and Patrick was taken from the
prison in an Automobile to her apart
lncnts in New York, where his wife
elcomed him to his first Thanksgiv-
nc dinner outside Of prison walls
snce his arrest. twelve years before.
Thcn-the End.
While at St Louis attending a re-
union If Patrick with her family, her
strength gave away and she was re-
moved to the Dcaconness hospital.
where It was found she was suffering
with heart disease and abdominal
cancer, and that it was too late for
an operation or cure. With charac-
terlstic vigor Mrs. Patrick refused to
accept the diagnosis of her physicians
and paid a long-deferred visit to her
son, Vincent Francis, at LaConner,
Wash, where she was visited by Pat
rick. who brought her to Tulsa, where
he had in the meantime made his
home when the hot summer was ended
in Ol;laoma. and took her to the Tulsa
hospital, whore she has been attended
by Or. X. S. Wagner, a well-known
physician OF Tulsa, who quickly won
her confidence and regard. But the
inevitable could no longer be post
poned and though her indomitable
spirit brought her time and again
from deaths door, she sank at last.
She had been unconscious for several
days and the end was painless. Pre-
vlously she had suffered little pain,
as her physician had relieved her by
the use Of opiates.
81
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-20
DIAMONDS AND Pearls
MRS. ELLA J.. ARMSTRONG CON-
SIDERS HERSELF \ LUCKY
WOMAN.

Mrs. Armstrong, when interviewed
yesterday about her investment, said;
Il am getting bigger returns on the
small amount / invested than all the
ether property l have ever looked
into. For years, ! have suffered from
catarrh, kidney and nervous troubles.
| have taken medicine for these Ills,
but obtained no relief. During the
rast year. | grew rapidly worse and
realized that | must do something
ard that soon. if | ever effected n
cure. | decided TO start treatment at
once. and now enjoy better health
than for many years. ! am confident
that the Electro Medical Methods Of
treating all chronic diseases cured me
crtirely.- If there axe any who would
like to know more OF the details OF
my case and Just what Electro-Ther-
rpv has done for me. | shall be very
rlad to tell them would advise
oil who are suffering with any chronic
disease whatsoever. TO consult with
Electro Doctors Lynn and
Fhnban at once. as ! feel certain that
you will find remedy for your case.
lCSignedD Mrs. Ella Armstrong, Tulsa,
okla.
The Electro Medical doctors are To-
Gated 33S' u obinson Arcade, and offer
$500 consultation and examination
free
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-20
Military Reservation Returned.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1s.-President
Wilson has directed the return to the
civil government Of the Philippines of
the military reservation at Bongao,
one of the small Islands Of the Jolo
group. The land will be subject to
disposition under the local laws for
the benefit Of the inhabitants. The
reservation has been condemned by
the military authorities as unnecos-
sary for army use.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-20
Telephone TRUST
DISSOLVES ITSELF
CONTINUED from Page f)


Of action which the telephone COM
pauies composing the Bell system OBJ
ligate themselves to follow in the flu
ture.
Your frank negotiations in respect
o. ~ So . alters c.upC T. pellet nat
in good faith; and it seems to me clear
that such action on your part will es-
tablish conditions under which there
will be fun opportunity throughout
the country for competition in the
transmission Of intelligence by wire.
May | take this occasion to say that
the administration earnestly desires to
cooperate with and to promote all
business conducted in harmony with
law; and that without abating the IN
sistence that the statutes must be
obeyed, it will always welcome oppor-
tunity to aid in bringing about what
ever adjustments are necessary for the
establishment Of lawful conditions
without litigation"
The announcement of the agree
ment for reorganization came to-
night at the conclusion of several
months Of negotiation in which the
attorney general and Mr.. Todd and
Mr.. Kingsbury. Theodore n. Vail,
president Of the American Telephone
and Telegraph company. and other
parties on both sides conferred. Mr..
McReynolds took up the question
early in his administration Of the de-
partment Of Justice and officials of the
telephone company showed a willing
ness from the first 20 do anything in
reason to satisfy the governments
lawyers
As point by point a tentative scheme
was worked out. Mr.. Kingsbury car
rod IT to New York, submitted II to
the directors OF the American Tee-
phone and Telegraph company and
the other companies interested and
in every state obtained the approval
Of officials There never was a seri-
Gus hitch in the plans and Mr.. Nc
Reynolds clearly indicated to the tele-
phone officials not only his desire TO
avoid litigation, but his aversion to
any scheme for government owner
ship
The plan finally was submitted to
the attorney general with the state
ment that the company wished TO put
its affairs beyond fair criticism"
Some Of the details Of the reorgan-
izatlon yet are TO be perfected. The
department has such confidence in the
corporations desire TO do the right
thing, however, that it has left such
matters TO it's ifncers and any reason
able amount Of time asked for will be
granted.
Although exact Information as to
the extent Of Western Union stock
held by the Bell company and not
available here tonight, It is under
stood to be about 80 per cent Mr..
McRe-aolds has no desire to force the
combine TO clear It's treasury Of this
stock In a week or a month, or in
any set period of time.
From the point OF view OF sub
scriber to an independent telephone
system. one OF the most interesting
parts Of the agreement is that promis-
ing him the use Of the through lines
of the Bell company. Under the agree
ment an independent company may
secure connection with the Bell toll
lines by supplying standard trunk
lines TO connect with tho Bell toll
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-20
mrs. PATRICK WAS
BURIED YESTERDAY

testimony of Charles f. Jones, tice's
secretary, that at the instance Of Pat
rick. he, Jones, had administered
chloroform to Rice, was in fact caused
BY the embalmer after death by in
jocting ambalming fluid into Rice's
arteries without Withdrawing the
Blood by which an artificial Circula-
tion was had and the blood driven out
OF the body generally into the lungs,
where it was found on autopsy, and
was subsequently wrongfu'ly posed
as congestion caused by chloroform
Petitloned Governor.
Mrs. Patrick then secured the sig
natures Of 5000 physicians in the
state of New York to a petition ask
lug the governor to re-eXamine the
case. She also enlisted the services
OF DR.. Allan McLane Hamilton, a
noted specialist, and through him OBJ
talned the signatures of Grover Cleve-
land John G. Carlisle, Mark Twain
and other noted persons.
As a compromise, Governor Higgins
committed Patricl's death sentence to
life imprisonment, and IT was enforced
over Patrick's protest that he would
not accept 1t.
Accordingly, on December 81, 1906,
Patrick was removed to the penal port
Of Sing Sing as a 'lifer," and Mrs
Patrick found that the case was re-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-20
johnson Kissed by Spectators.

PARIS, Dec. 1s.-Jack johnson,
heavyweight champion, and Battling
Jim johnson. OF Galveston. Texas. an
other negro pugilist. met in a ten
round contest here tonight, which
ended in n draw. The spectators loud
ly protested throughout that the men
were not fighting and demanded their
money back. Many left the hall
The organizers Of the fight explain
ed the flasoo by asserting that Jack
Johnson's left arm was broken in the
third round.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-20

ton tonight TO spend Christmas at
their winter place in Miami, Fla. They
expect to return in time to give the
annual state breakfast to the diplo-
matte corps on New Years day.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-20

American delegates to the Internal
tional Safety at Sea conference in ses-
sion in London. The sum is addition
al 90 the $4,000 originally appropri-
atcd.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-20

There seem to be many puzzllng
phases Of the income tax law. but. af-
ter all. II isn't 30 bad. because they
are puzzllng mighty few psople.-In-
dianapolis NewA
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-20

1t is estimated that the pension bill
this year will be sf1. 900, 900 less than
usual. and we suppose the Republi-
cans will blame the Democrats for It.
Washington Herald
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-20
ENcccdcd Thclr NnnrorrInlion.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19-Tho
house today passed a bill to appro-
pirate $4,000 for the expense Of the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-20
Bryan Leave, For Florida

WASulNGTON Dec. Secretary
Bryan and Mrs Bryan left Washing
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-08-29

material reduction in working time
The eight-hour day is in force in a
large number Of trades, especially in
the building industry and the printing
trades. The Saturday half-holiday is
also generally observed.
In that term Of years, through the
efforts of the organized workers, their
standard of living has been greatly i'm
proved. Their homes are better fur
nished and their children better dress
ed. IL there had been no organization,
conditions would not be what they are
today.
The factory laws have been i'm
proved, the lives and limbs of employ
es are better protected. Dangerous
machinery is safeguarded. There is
far closer supervision over factory
work. The legislature is constantly
increasing the force Of factory inspec-
tors and giving the department of Ia
Dor sufficient means to carry on the
work in a suitable manner. Condi-
tions under which men and women
work are better; sanitation, ventile-
ton, light and other provisions for
the comfort of employees have come in
with saner architecture and more
wholesome regard for the welfare OF
employees.
Credit Belongs to Labor Unions.
Tenement house work is now regu-
lated. The houses in which such work
is done are licensed, insuring clean
and sanitary workrooms.
All these advances are due to the
agitation which has been carried on
In recent years by the labor people
themselves and social reformers; and
by this latter designation | mean per-
sons who really, by their works, have
shown themselves vitality interested in
the general welfare Of the people.
Many church organizations have aided
In ameliorating the condition Of work
Ing people.
With the more cordial relations thus
established strikes are not SO numer-
GUS, and instances OF discomfort are
leas frequent. There is rather a get
together policy and friendly agree
ments as to hours and wages and con-
ditions OF work. Collective bargain
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-08-29

man unlOaded his own load; two men
fed the cutter, as the cutter was not
equipped with self feeding attach
ment; two men worked inside the silo,
and n man tended the engine. The
total lumber of men was thirteen.
Gasoline power was used in the first
and steam in the second instance. On
the first farm mentioned the cutter
was equipped with blower, while in
the second the ccrrier was used. 1t
was found in summing up that the
expenses for labor and fuel on the
two farms were as follows: Labor,
p cents; teams, - cents; Irvine, 3
cents; fuel. 2 cents; engine hire, s
cents; total, 46 cents. Farm No. 2:
Labor, 40 cents; teams, 20 cents;
twine, 4 cents; fuel, 5 cents; engine
hire, II cents; total, Sc cents.
This extra expense in this case, as
we notice, is due to the extra help
used; the higher rate of hire for pow
er, and higher cost for power. 1t
was shown hat the men and teams
on farm No. l, while less in number,
put up 81 tons Of silage per day, while
on farm No. 2 only 40 tons were put
up. This example ought to prove to
anyone the economy of a balanced ar.
rangement of labor. In applying the
tables used on these two farms to our
own conditions we find that some adj
justments must be made. For exam
pie, a mans labor for an hour is con
sidered to be worth more than Is
cents; this also applies to the teams
used. The price of gasoline can be
rated somewhat lower. Engine hire
and engineer must also be rated high
er. With a fixed rate for labor, teams,
tWine, fuel and machinery hire, depre-
citation and a definite labor arrange
ment in mind, it is not a difficult
problem to estimate the cost of filling
the silo.