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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
CROWNED WITH 4 SILK HAT.
West African Savases Have a Queer
Way Of lnaugurating q King,

West African Savases Have a Queer
Way of lnaugurating q King.
In THE Fetish Foil; Of West Africa"
Mr.. Robert H MilhGan describes the
Grotesque ceremony OF inauEurating a
native king:
The king was chosen from among the
people by the elders. and he was select
ed for his wisdom. The ceremonies Of
his enforcement were such that he re-
quired not only wisdom. but also cour.
age. physical strength and n superb di-
CeStion The mans first intimation
that he had been chosen by the elders
was an OuruSh OF the entire tribe-not
10 do him honor. but 10 abuse and in
suit him in every possible way.
They would hurl opprobrious epithets
ri him. curse him. spit upon him. pe!t
him with mud and beat him, for. they
said. from this time on he could do all
these things 10 them. and they would
be powerless 10 retaliate 1t was their
last chance.
They also reminded him Of all his
fui!ings IN graphic and minute partiru-
lars II the king survived this treat
ment he was then taken 10 the former
kings house where ne was Solemnly
invested With the Insignia OF the king.
rs Office In the shape OF Il silk hat No
one except the king was permitted 10
wear u silk hat
Following the inauguration ceremony
the people came ana bowed before the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
MORE REVENUES
BEING COLLECTED
Peoria District Shows Increase
of 100000 During
Nine Months.

Well over 100000 is the gain made
during the last nine months over the
corresponding nine months of the pre-
vious fiscal year in the collections
made in the Peoria internal revenue
district Of which Rock Island is a part,
according 10 figures just issued.
During the last quarter, the one end
ing March 81. a gain Of over a half
million dollars, S5s2,0154s 10 be ex-
plicit, was made over the correspond
ing period in the previous year and
during the month Of March this year
gain OF almost a quarter million
SZz9,07253. was made.
Collections made through the Peoria
Office during the month OF March, 1913,
amounted 70 S2,65l,7329s and il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
BY ROBERT =. WILSON.

Special Correspondence Of The Argus)
Washington, D. c., April III the
president Of a big manufacturing con-
cern needed a chief Of his sales de
partment he probably wouldn't hire a
lawyer, an economist or a practical
politician. What he probably would
DO would be to bring his smartest,
most hustling commercial traveller in
off the road and hand the job to him.
Looked at in one light, the whole
United States is one great big fac.
tory, turning out practically every ar.
ticle and commodity used by mankind
The factory has to supply the needs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
THE POWER OLE wnMaN.

A daughter Of the president, though
sim without the ballot, is credited with
producing a 1O-hour law for working
women in Delaware. She could hardly
nave been more influential IL she had
been equipped with the right OF voting.
= speech made by her before the Con
runners league IN Wilmington three
weeks ago is believed TO have insured
the passage OF the bin through the legfs-
lature, and the governCt has just sign.
~ IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
NEGLECTED SOUR r OF REVE-
NIE

Bostons school board is begging the
taxpayers please 70 let It have 10 cents
on the $1,000 TO meet real school
needs. needs growing out Of the at
tempt il is making 10 improve the
schooling Of the children who don't 70
through high school because they can't
afford 20.
The request Is for only about $780,
600 more a year And the board has
fairly to grovel for il.
Meanwhile in any block in the bust
ress section Of Boston or any other
big city twice as much as that is be-
lrc pocketed yearly by owners Of real
estate who take 70 themselves increas-
r. values which not they, but all the
people. have made.
little levy on this unearned mere
RENT. taking for public purposes only
3 Fart OF this publicly created value,
.Io1.- yield enough to give TO every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03

The chance for which you have waited
long
May come before you lie down tonight
Are you ready?
Have you learned your part, Is your cour-
age strong.
Are your muscles hard, is your armor
bright
And your purpose steady?
You have dreamed and hoped, you have
gladly planned.
And a chance is all that you need, you
say;
But could you grasp with a firm. strong
hand,
If the chance you lack should appear
today?
A thousand others may watch and wait
For the chance you crave and the
chance you need
Are you ready
Next month, next week, it may be too
late,
Though your fitness then may be fair,
indeed
And your purpose steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
GENERAL STEUER. IN ARMY
al YEARS, ON RETIRED LIST

El Paso, Texas, April General E.
z. Stevar. commanding the second cav
airy brigade, was retired formally TO-
day by direct order Of the war depart
ment He viii be succeeded at Fort
Bliss, Texas, by Colonel H. L. Scott.
now at Fort Sam Houston. Stever has
seen - years active service. Physi-
cal disability was giTen as the cause
Of Stevens retirement. He would have
reached the age limit within q few
months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03

How much did it cost you TO get
into society?" asked Mrs. Newrich.
We'll, don't know exactly" replied
Mrs. Lardleaf; my husband always
keeps track of the expenses; but l
think he said he put up about $50, 600
to keep the Uppingtons' sonin-law out
Of the penitentiary that time he en-
bezzled from one of our firms"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
ApprecIated Preacher.

"Dr. Doogood breaches such inter.
esting sermons"
Yes. When he comes to the place
where he says, And now, just one
word more he always considerably
refrains from going on for more than
ten or fifteen minutes. l like him
very much"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
Occup5 ttonal.

The young woman store detective
when proposed to was silent
Then you cannot be the sunshine Of
BY life" said the young man 10 dis
appointed tones
How can II" she answered. II am
professional shadow."-New YORK
Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03

Some Of these days there will be a
statue OF Mrs. Pankhurst in London,
and in the shadow Of Il Johnny Bull
may rest and wipe his heated fore
head
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
HIS STRONG SUIT.

They say Brush
ington is getting
enormous pric e j
for his pictures"
Yes, I've heard
So"
81 never thought
he was a great ar
list
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03

Occasionally the biggest contribution
envelope comes from the magnate VINO
spends six days IN the week counting
the profits from the child labor that he
exploits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
Commitment.

81 have never seen the inside Of a
jail" proudly declared the man with
the plaid vest and blazing stud.
That's a splendid compliment for
your lawyer. whoever he may be-" re-
piled an innocent bystander.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
In New York.

Mamma, mamma, come, quick! See
all the men"
Eyes, dear, see them"
Are they an army"
yes. darling, they are an army"
Are they going to war;"
mo, sweetheart. They are the army
Of snapshotters going to photograph
the rich as they enter church"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
The Irlumph Of Democracy.

''Pa, what does verbum sap mean?"
"Oh, I dunno. It has something 70
do with maple sugar making, l guess.
Run out and play now, I want TO read
about the triumph Of democracy in
England"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03

Astronomers az Lowell observatory
have discovered that the sky is full Of
dust, thus proving that We live in an
automobile age
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
Down to Facts,

Would you die for me?" she asked.
sentimentally. Now, look here" he
returned. N his matter-of-fact way,
ARE we supposed to be planning q
cheap novel or a xedding?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03

State legislators are again in ses-
sion, but with nothing 70 do except 70
pass laws, time is likely 10 hang heav-
lily on their hands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
April 3 in American
History.

lTII-Simon keu'oa. pioucer OF Ken
turky and Ohio. !,orn: died 1872
1TS} Washington irving. author. born:
died l~-g
1892 Fire in New Orleans destroyed
property ya'm"i at S3UUU.UOo. III
GLIDING 10 residences
1908 -JaineS Jeffrey Roche. noted Irish
American poet died: born 1874.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03

The $500 1000, 600 OF property lost in
Ohio would have gone a long way in
building protection against those
foods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03

city child a first class education not
only up through high school but also
through college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
BY TIE J. W. POTTER CO.

TERMs-Ten cents per week, By car
rier. In Rock Island.
Complaints N delivery service should
Re made T. the circulation department.
which shoulc also be notified in every
instance where e. is desired 20 have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
Guthority in the premises.
All communications OF srgumeatative
character. political or religious, must
have real name attacked for pubiica-
ton No surh articles will be printed
yer fictitious sigNtUrea
Telephones in an departments: Ger
tral Union. West l45. II45 and 2l45;
Ulion Electric. 5l45
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03

". o. Leighton, chief photographer
- the l. s. geological survey, says the
loss a. life and damage 20 property
caused BY the recent foods IN Ohio and
Indiana could not have been helped by
any human agency He says that no
reservoir system could be devised 20
take care OF the deiuge OF water C
such Unprecedented proportions and
that the catastrophe could no more
have been averted than that OF the
san Francisco earthquake.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
Ambition,

Many a mans highest ambition is
fulfilled when he is able to keep his
own mug in a barber shop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03

The great powers Of Europe always
wait until the plums are ripe and then
they step in TO do the picking
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
When Z Girl Gets Married.

When girl gets married she Is
practically the whole show. The man
only plays a sort Of bridegroom obli-
cato.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03

vision OF voTId-IIIe.
We are learning that commercialism legislates and
that great enterprises direct destinies Of
mankind rresistaby than do political prin-
cipes or the dreams of philanthropic doctrinaires
1t is a practical age, in which a is judged &C
cording to what he does not what he knows says.
The men who building the worlds railways
spanning the rivers linking continent continent with
cables and with canals, taking the from
the mountains and turning them into everyday COM
forts life, and distributing the products of the rich
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03

The Inhabitants Of shavneetown
have MADE their annual pilgrimage 70
the hills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
He Wouldn't Believe II.

Il is hard to convince a man with
many poor relatives that he ought to
have a big house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03

from the earthhese greater and far more
glded administering
the petty
bringing all mankind
beginning recognize
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03

Resolve to he iiIvsrlf and know mat
ne vii" finds himself loses his misery.
Matthew Arnold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
The Genial Cynic
THE KING OF TODAY.
BY CHARLES GRANT MILLER,

this period is minds to
had overlooked before giving US
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-03
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 Second ave-
cue. Rock Island. III. Entered at the
postofice as second-class matter.)
Rock Island Member Of the Associated
Presa.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-10-02
HENDRIX CROWDED:
STUDENTS EARNEST
A UNDERTAKING. ENROLL
MENT AND FINE COLLEGE
SPIRIT PREVAILS.

The opening at Hendrix is crafty
ing to the friends of Hendrix college.
About 24O students are now in at
tendance. The following figures give
the total enrolment for each of the
following years: 1928, 200; 1911
12, 22O; 1901, 1T; 19O9-10, 1856;
19O9-OS, 1877. 1t is thought that some
thirty or forty students in addition
to those here now, will enter this
year.
The spirit in the student body is
excellent. They are body of earnest
young people. Everything gives
promise of a year of serious work.
The greatest trouble that the college
authorities are having is lack OF DOR
mitory room and a science hall All
rooms at the dormitory and cottages
near the campus were engaged before
the opening. There would be fifty
more students on the campus now II
we had adequate dormitory room
Moreover. the main building is
crowded from top to bottom. Some
relief must be afforded in the way OF
dormitories and science hall.
All the professors are on duty and
are working together for the welfare
of the college and the students. There
is team work throughout the institu-
ton.
Bishop j. c. Kilgo of Durham, N.
C., preached the opening sermon for
the college last Sunday 1t was an
able sermon and was an inspiration
to the students.
Grant C. Miller, a college land
scape architect of Chicago, spent two
DAYS last week with the faculty stu
diving the campus with view to pre-
pairing a general building scheme, to
determine the location of future
buildings, drives, walks and trees.
With the data he collected he Will
prepare the plan. He located the
presidents home while at Conway,
and the contract for the building will
be let Correspondence in Yves
tern Methodist.
Dof n II Rurr and son Hern-
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-10-02
MOSQUITO PLAGUE
STRIKES CONWAY

Following the recent rains and
warm weather, mosquitoes have be-
come more numerous in Conway than
ever before in the memory Of 1.-The
oldest inhabitant," and complaints Of
the prevalence of this troublesome in
sect are heard on every hard.
Scientists state that mosquitoes sell
dom stray more than low hundred
., It from the. breeding places, and
little keroser sprea1 over 'he sur
fa,e of stagr2nc pcos OF water will
prevent the present crop from furth-
Ell breeding. Tin cans containing
rainwater are also q prolific source
of mosquitoes ano en1ptying such
cans the number can @iso De greatly
diminished.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-10-02
JURIST'S WIDOW DEAD.

Little Rock, Sept. 27.-Friday aft
ernoon death claimed the aged widow
of Simon P. Hughes, former governor
and associate justice of Arkansas,
after an illness of two weeks. Her
distinguished husband died June %,
1906. Mrs. Hughes, who was Miss
Ann Blakemore of Clarendon, was
born November 5, 1886, and has been
a resident of Little Rock since 1874.
She is survived by two daughters and
three sons, all residents of Little
Rock.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-10-02
EQUALIZATION
BOARD meet

After an adjournment of nearly
three weeks, the Faulkner county
board of equalization held another
short session yesterday afternoon
and continued its examination of the
real estate assessment books. 1t was
stated that on the advice Of the State
Tax Commission the board will make
no changes in the personal property
assessment this year, and few
changes are likely to be made in the
real estate assessment. The members
of the board are said to be well
pleased with the showing made by
Assessor w. N. Jones, who increased
the valuations: of the county about II
per cent.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-10-02
SEEK TO COMMUTE
HODCINS' SENTENCE

Little Rock, Sept. 25.-That Ar
thur Hodgins, the 19-year-old youth
who is sentenced to be electrocuted
in November for the murder of the
marshal at Amity, is a pervert, is
the opinion Of the penitentiary Off
Gals. Hodgins, instead of showing
remorse for his crime, and fear of
the electric chair, spends the most
of his time drawing lewd pictures. He
does not express regret for his crime
and apparently does not realize that
he stands in the shadow Of death.
An effort will be. made to have Hod-
gins sentence committed to life i'm
prisonment, for those who have ques-
toned him say he is mentally weak.
and has little sense of right and
wron. Hodgins shot the officer after
he had been arrested for a minor Of
tense, using revolver he had con-
cealed in an inner coat pocket.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-10-02
GREEN RIER,

Cotton picking is the order of the
day.
c. Z. Moore and w. II. Parks were
in Conway Tuesday of last week.
Rev. T. j. Gossett of Conway filled
his regular appointment here Satur-
day night and Sunday of last week.
Rev. C. H. Cheek was at Cash
Springs Sunday of last week. He re-
ports the Sunday school progressing
nicely
f. P. Henry, who is clerking for
Z. j. McCracken, visited homefolks
at Guy Sunday of last week.
The carpenter work on the Clar-
ence Henderson residence in the
south part of town commenced Tues
day of last week w. C. Kelso is do
ing the work.
5. S. Wilson, our road overseer,
has done some excellent work on the
roads and is doing to do more soon.
Died, at her home in Morrilton,
ARK, September 10, Mrs. Margaret
A. Dickens, at the age of "a years.
Mrs. Dickens was formerly one of
Greenbrier's oldest citizens and a
consistent member of Macedonia
Baptist church. She was the wife Of
the late John J. Dickens. She was
buried in the Thorn cemetery Sep
TENDER 20, Rev. j. o. Cantrell con-
Quoting the funeral services. Her
children are Mrs. Ersie Sims, Mrs. b.
F. Spires, Mr.. and Mrs. A. }. Steph-
ems of Morrilton and Mrs. Maggie
Garrett. To her children we tender
our heartfelt sympathy.
The Greenbrier Baptist Sunday
school is still having good attendance
and model school. Its teachers will
meet at the residence of Clyde Kelso
next Friday night to prepare for
next Sundays lesson. All Sunday
school teachers will be welcomed at
these teachers meetings.
September 20.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-10-02
COTTON CONDITION
GIL; loss OF 81
MEMPHIS PAPERS REPORT
RAINS, WHILE DAMAGING THE
GRADE, HELPED PLANT IN
ITS GROWTH.

Memphis, Sept 29.-Replies of
correspondents q the Commercial
Appeal of average cate of September
25 indicate a condition of the cotton
crop on that date Of Col per cent of
a nomal. This is { loss from last
month of 81 points
The heavy rains that have recent
ly visited the western section of the
belt were just beginning to fall at
the date of this report, SO that any
damage they may have done is re-
fiected but slightly in these figures.
Rains earlier in the period covered
by the report, while doing some harm
to grade, were Of some benefit to the
growing plant, especially in Oklaho-
ma, where a slight Improvement over
month is noted
Cotton has opened rapidly and an
unusually large percentage of the
crop is open. Picking has gone for
ward fairly well, although interfered
with to certain extent by frequent
rains. There are q few complaints
of scarcity of labor, out as general
thing there are plenty Of pickers and,
with fair weather the crop will prob
ably be gathered in record time, ex-
cept in the Carolinas and Georgia,
where much of the cotton is late, and
the making of this crop will depend
to great extent upon the date of
killing frost. However, there is much
early cotton in these states and this
is furnishing plenty Of picking for
the labor available.
Present prices are proving attrac-
tive and there is 4 general DISPOSE
ton on the part Of farmers to sell,
although the steady advance being
made by prices is gradually having
the effect of making farmers hold for
higher levels. ~ addition there is a
fair number who have announced
their intention to noid for at least Is
cents. The staple as rule is good,
except in some sections where heavy
rains have fallen anc have damaged
the grade to q certain extent.
This is the last report on the crop
that will be published this season by
this paper. A crop estimate will be
made some time in November.
Following is the condition by
states, and the hgores Of the govern
ment as of August %:
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-10-02
MAKING CANVASS FOR
PRESIDENTS HOME
From Fridays Daily.

From friday Only.
Treasurer w. B. Hubbell of Hen
dirk College is spending the week
making a canvass among the alumni
and former students of Hendrix Col
lege to raise funds for the erection
of the new presidents home on the
college campus. A good start has al
ready been made toward the $4,000
required for the building, and Prof.
Hubbell expects to complete the sub
scription within few weeks. The
home has already been located by the
landscape architect and the contract
for its erection will be let at once.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-10-02
BUY CORN CLUB
PRIZES monday

The committee in charge of the
Boys Corn Club contest, which VIII
be held at the county fair next week,
announced today that they will pur-
chase the prizes for this contest at
the fair grounds next Monday. Sew
en- registered pigs, one Jersey heifer
and one mare colt are listed in the
prizes, and anyone having stock of
this kind for sale is requested to
bring it to the fair grounds next
Monday for the inspection of the
committee. AS the prizes do not have
to be delivered until the last day of
the fair, stock may be sold for prizes
and afterwards entered in the fair,
if the owners desire.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-10-02
BABY SHOW CONTEST.

From Thursdays Daily.
The baby show will be one of the
most interesting features of the Con-
way fair, as an unusual number OF
contestants for the several prizes are
expected. Every effort will be made
by the committee in charge to make
the occasion a delightful one for both
mothers and babies. A fuller explain
alton of arrangements will appear IN
the columns of the Log Cabin Demo
crat in few days.
MRS. G. II. BURR,
Chairman Baby Show Committee.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-10-02
FURTHER Time IS
GRANTED ThRf[T

In the supreme court yesterday,
the first session since the summer va
cation, further time was granted for
the filing of the brief in the case of
Robert Threet, sentenced to death by
the Faulkner circuit court, 20 days
additional time being allowed. Attor-
ney George W. Clark, who represents
Threet, is at work on the brief in
this case.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-10-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Sam Maddox, p, and Mrs. Mary
Cheek, 26, Conway.
7. C. Gist, p, and Lillian Lang
ley, IS, Holland.
John Hill, p, Conway, and Oracle
jefferson, %, Bigelow.
w. J. Spencer, 38, and Ida Dur
ham, 1S, Greenbrier
James Richard Lee, 27, Austin,
and Mrs Addie Cato, &c, Conway.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-10-02
PHELPS STOCK SOLD.

The bankrupt stock of R. B. Phelps
of Mt. Vernon was sold by Receiver
F. NJ. Morgan yesterday to John
Hartley. The purchase price of the
stock was not announced. Mr.. Nor
gan is in Little Rock today to submit
his report of the sale to the United
States referee in bankruptcy.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-10-02

Neuralgia Of the face, shoulder,
hands, or feet requires a powerful
remedy that will penetrate the flesh.
BILLIARDS SNOW IMMINENT
possesses that power. Rubbed in
where the pain is felt is all that is
necessary to relieve suffering and re-
store normal conditions. Price, Csc,
SOC and $1.OO per bottle. Sold by
Nelson Drug Co.-advt.