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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
President Wilson to Post
pone Special Session
One Week.
UNDERWOOD REQUEST
Ways and Means Committee
Needs More Time Preparing
Bills to Be Offered.

Washington March I2.-Majority
Leader Underwood had his first con-
ference at the White house today with
President Wilson. Though he had no
previous engagement. Underwood got
to the executive office ahead of the
fixed list Of callers and was immedi-
ately received by the president
Wilson was urged by Leader Under
wood TO postpone the date OF the ex-
ira session at least one week. AS a
result OF Underwood's. suggestion re-
Gently, the president fixed April I.
Underwood today advised the presi-
dent the ways and means committee
would require more time in preparing
new tariff bills.
GUIDED BY LEADERS.
1nasmuch as Wilson has said he
would be guided by the counsel OF
house leaders. it is regarded practio-
ally certain the new congress will not
convene before April or 8. It is ex-
pected a proclamation calling the new
congress will be submitted to the cab
met today. The proclamation, 1t is
believed, will point out the extra ses-
sion is called for the purpose OF re-
vising the tariff alone.
The engagement list today included
former Speaker Cannon, Vance MoCor-
mick, Senators Overman and New
lands, and Representatives Pepper and
Kirkpatrick OF Iowa, Hay of Virginia
and Sims Of Tennessee.
SPECIAL CABINET MEETING.
A special cabinet meeting was called
for II o'clock today for the settling OF
many assistant secretaryships. Late
in the day William Eustis and other
members of the inaugural committee
will present Wilson with gold inaug-
ural medal.
POST FOR GUTHRIE
It was reiterated at the White house,
unofficially, that George w. Guthrie,
democratic state chairman for Penn
sylvania was a likely appointee for a
diplomatic post. 1t Is not known yet
what post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
PLUMBERS
JEWELRY STORE
Caves in Glass With Brick Bat
and Makes Getaway With
Three Cheap Watches.

Hurting a brick bat through the
window Of the NJ. H. Schillinger jew
eIry store. 229 Twentieth street. early
this morning, a robber caved a gaping
hole in the glass. aud reaching in
grabbed three watches and made his
getaway. The discovery that the place
had been robbed was made by the
police shortly after o'clock, and as
a patrolman had passed the establish
ment a few minutes previous TO that
time. the supposition is that the dep
relation was made about . o'clock.
The brick was hurled with such
force as 10 send a china clock crash
ing to the floor. The brick collided
with Mr.. Schnlinsers' desk. making
a deep dent in the wood Thus far
no arrests have been made
The robbery OF last night makes the
third which Mr.. SchilHnger has suf-
fered. his establishments being rifed
both at Fifth avenue and Twenty-sixth
street and Fourth avenue and Twenty
third street. Before leaving the place
az supper time. Ati. SCnl4AeeE Ee
moved a tray containing IL valuable
watches, and this action saved him a
greater loss.
The police believe that the window
was broken during the course of a
fight. but Mr.. Schillinger does not
give this theory much credence, due
10 the fact that the articles Of jew
elry were taken. The loss will not
exceed 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
HARVESTER WITNESS IS
REFORMED LEGISLATOR

Omaha, Neb March I2.-In the gov
'rnmeuts suit against the harvester
trust" A. c. Whiting OF Whiting.
Iowa, introduced his evidence with a
statement that he had been a member
q the Iowa legislature 10 years, but
have reformed" Whiting is re-
taller. carrying line OF International
harvesters and other makes OF var
.ous farm implements. He declared
there had been no attempt by the de-
fendAnt company TO coerce him into
handling its lines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
INDICT FOURTEEN
IN A HUGE FRAUD

Chicago, March 12-True bills
against IA men charged with partici-
patton in alleged frauds of the Barr
and Widen Mercantile agency were re-
turned today by the federal grand
jury. The alleged frauds are said to
aggregate several million dollars.
Many large corporations in Chicago
and other cities are said to have been
defrauded of large sums by means Of
a collection scheme. One of the heads
of the firm committed suicide in St
Louis after the government began the
investigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
MAY INVITE
STATE ORGANIZATION

The Rock Island County Medical
society will in all probability make
q bid for the privilege of entertaining
the State Medical society at its meet
ing in 1913. Decision in the matter
will be made by the county organiza-
ton at its next meeting TO be held in
Rock Island April s. In case it is de-
cided to bid. the invitation will be
extended at the 1913 meeting which
is TO occur at Peoria May q. The
county society plans TO hold the 1914
convention in Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
The Weather

Forecast Till p. m. Tomorrow. for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Unsettled weather with probably
rain tonight or Thursday, not much
change in temperature.
Temperature at a. m. 3s. Highest
yesterday, A, lowest last night, 81.
Velocity of wind at a. m, miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at p. m, rs, at
I a. m, 79.
J. NJ. SHERIER, local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today TO noon tomorrow1
Sun sets 6:03, rises 6:15. Evening
stars: Mercury. Venus. Saturn. Morn
ing stars: Jupiter. Mars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
SULzER IN BREAK
WITH C. MURPHY

Albany, n. Y, March 12.-There has
been an open break between Governor
Sulzer and Charles F. Murphy, leader
of Tammany hall, according to friends
OF the governor The statement was
given to the press by a close friend
that Sulzer charges Murphy with OBJ
structing Suffers program of con-
structive legislation and that Murphy
had given instructions to every leg
islator he controls" The governor Is
preparing to force the issue into the
open, according to friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
CHICAGO STORES
MAY RAISE WAGE

Chicago. March 12.-Careful study
of the probable effects of establishing
among themselves a minimum wage
scale for women is being made by the
big retail merchants Of this city, it
was learned today, following the re
cent session of the state vice commits
sion.
Lansing. Mich, March 12-In a for
NAL statement today announcing his
official endorsement OF the proposal
for joint investigation Of the white
slave traffic by the states OF Illinois
and Michigan. Governor Ferris urged
that the Michigan investigation extend
beyond the so-called white slave evils.
Il want every city in Michigan inyes-
tigated regarding the social evil.
want something practical that will deal
with the white slave evil and then a
probe into things closer home and, If
possible, a greater menace TO OUT so
cial fabric. What we want is q clean
ing up at home want to see an in
vesdgating committee appointed and
hard al work as soon as possible"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
SHERIFF TO STOP
PARADE IN AKRON

Akron. Ohio. March 12-That an
acute stage has again been reached
in the strike OF several thousand rub
Der workers, in progress several
weeks. was conceded today when Sher-
IN Ferguson announced that acting
under the riot law he had issued a
proclamation prohibiting a parade Of
Industrial Workers OF the World.
scheduled for this afternoon.
Strike leaders declared they would
ignore the order and would Congre.
gate by thousands 10 hear addresses
Dos William d. Haywood and Alexander
Ervine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
LAY FOUNDATION
OF new CAPITAL

Sydney. Australia. March 1.-THE,
foundation stone OF the future capital
ol Australia was laid today by Baron
Dcnmau. governor general OF the COM
uouWealth. in the presence OF great
crowds from Melbourne and Sydney.
Lady Denman christened the new
CITY Of Canberra The Australian min
ls-Crs also attended the inauguration
o. what is intended 10 be a model city.
Do will be built on site on which the
only buildings now existing are the
scattered dwellings OF farmers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
NEW RECORD FOR
WIRELESS is SET

Key West, Fla, March 12.-Con-
mandant Hayden of the naval station
has received a letter from Cairo,
Egypt, stating that Lloyds wireless
operators in that city had on nu;ner-
Gus occasions copied messages sent
from the Key West station. IL is
claimed this breaks all wireless rec
ords for distance, being more than
seven thousand miles or more than
five hundred further than the previous
worlds record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
VACC|NATE 1000
OF US. employees

Washington, March 12.-Secretary
Garrison was first 10 bare his arm to-
day for vaccination under a general
order for innoculation Of all employees
in his department in the state, war
and navy building, because Of two
cases Of smallpox among war depart
ment employees About thousand are
affected b. today's order
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
TWENTY WOMEN OFFICERS
AUTHORIZED IN GOTHAM

Albany, y. Y, March 12.-Authority
to appoint 20 patrol-women or as many
more as necessary is given the police
of New York city in a
bill introduced in the legislature TO-
day.
The appointees would be between 30
and 45 years old and be uniformed to
do duty at dance halls. public parks,
moving picture shows or regularly pro-
tecting women and children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
CINCINNATI STREET CAR
WRECK KILLS ONE: 8 HURT

Cincinnati, Ohio, March 12.-Gar-
rett Coons, a bartender. was killed
and other persons severely injured to-
day when a College Hill street car
jumped the track and crashed into an
apartment house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
ADMIT CHAMP CLARK TO
SUPREME COURT PRACTICE

Washington, March 12.-Speaker
Clark was today admitted to practice
before the supreme court. He does
not expect to practice before the court,
in the immediate future at least
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
POPE HOPES TO SAY MASS
AGAIN ON PALM SUNDAY

Rome, March 12-The pope contin-
pes TO improve. His recovery is great
ly helped by exceptional mildness of
the season and the splendid sunny
weather. The pope this morning ex-
pressed a desire TO resume celebration
Of mass on Palm Sunday, March &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
eurdette Heads Commission.

Springfield, III, March 12.-James
H. Burdette of Chicago. a newspaper
man. who was recently appointed by
Governor Dunno as d member Of the
state civil service commission, was
elected yesterday as its chairman. Mr..
Burdette succeeds William p. Moultcl
of Chicago, who is a hold-over re
-.rblican member Of the commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
Shukri Pasha Says Adri-
anOpIe Can Last Only
Week Longer.
TROOPS WITHOUT FOOD
Disease Ravaging Ranks of Men
Who Have for Months Faced
BeSiegerS' Guns.

COnstantinople, March 12.-The de-
spairing cry, 81 can hold out only a
week longer" was sent in cipher by
wireless today from Shukri Pasha,
Turkish commander at Adrianople 10
his superior officers here. according to
unofficial reports.
Shulri. who has held out many
months against hundreds OF siege
guns Of the Bulgarians and Servians,
is said TO have Informed the porte that
Adrianople practically is at the end
Of it's supplies Of food and ammuni-
ton, while there is much sickness. es-
p@oaIly scurvy and intestinal dIsor-
ders, which is ravaging the ranks Of
the defenders
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
PROGRESSIVE ELECTED
MAYOR OF HlBBING, MINI.

Hibbing, Mimi, March 12-Dr. H.
r Weirick, six times mayor of Hib-
bing. was defeated for reelection yes
terday by Victor L. Power, progress
sive, by a vote of nearly two to one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
Penitertiary for Gamblers.

Little Rock. Ark. March Gov
ernor Oldham signed the bill making
gambling a felony, punishable by a
term in the peniteltiary The law
becomes effective al once
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
Colonel Lewis Holds His
81, Sherman II and
Funk 21.
w. J. BRYAN SUM MMONED
Invited to Address Joint As
SembIy March 18-Jour-
nal Record Stands.

Springfield, Ill. March 1.-THE
ninth joint ballot was taken today on
the long term senatorship without re-
suit The vote:
Lewis, democrat, 80.
Sherman. republican, a.
Funk, progressive. q.
Others scattered
The eighth joint ballot on the short
term senatorship was without choice.
Senator Keller's motion to alter the
senate journal in reference to the
eighth joint ballot on the long term
senatorship. taken Feb. rs, was tabled
today by strict party vote, "a to
Is the TWO progressives lining up
with the republicans.
By a vote of "a to q the senate ap-
proved the senate journal of that date.
The democrats filed a protest against
the record.
The senate unanimously adopted a
resolution inviting William J. Bryan
to address the joint assembly
March Is.
REPUBLICAN CHAIRMAN.
Speaker Mckinley today named the
election committee of the house,
headed by Watson, republican, as
chairman. OF the members Il are
democrats. II republicans and two pro.
gressive. The committee will con.
slider the 2S contests which have been
fled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12

Misunderstanding OF the Interior
Lane announced that he would not re.
woke an order OF former President
Taft Withdrawing 1888 acres of res
ervoir sites in the state Of Washing.
ton, as he had been urged 10 do, with
out first giving those interested an op
portunity 20 be heard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
MINISTRY DIVIDED.

tn" commander urges that peace
negotiations he hastened or an imme-
diata attempt 70 relieve the city be
undertaken from Tchatalia lines. The
Turkish ministry Is divided in opinion
and will have dificulty in reaching any
solution OF the problem raised by
Shukrl
tn" ferment aroused by the murder
Of the late Nazim Pasha continues TO
threaten internal trouble for Turkey.
AZ a service today in memory OF Ma.
I'm the officiating Mussulman priest
pronounced malediction on his assas
SINS and on those who deceived the
s.'fau OF Turkey, head Of the MussuL
nan faith" .-
rNLL EXPECTED ToUAE.
London. March l2.-It is expected
ju Sofia that the Turkish fortress of
Adrtauople will be entered today by
t0n bulgarian and Seryian besiegers.
, private message states the Bulgar-
iars captured one Of the key forts"
aud took 400 prisoners.
DEMANDS OF THE BALKANS.
Belgrade, March 12.-The allied Bal.
kan nations have agreed to accept
mediation OF the powers. but only on
conditions the acceptance OF which is
unlikely. According to an unofficial
announcement today. consent OF the
allies is contingent on the agreement
" Turkey TO surrender the fortresses
Ndrianople and Scutari and the Islands
,r Tho Aareau sea and also nav Wal
indemnity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12

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Exclusive Wire
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-07-30

EDll ORlAA PAQ1E OF Il HE y AK RAng$==%
Seth Mann on Conservation

n RESIDENT WILSON apparently made no mistake
when he sent Attorney Seth Mann of san francisco
10 Alaska as his personal representative on the Chamber
OF Commerce excursion, Just completed
Seth Mann is a student and conserVationist
For 80 DAYS he been doing nothing but absorb IN
formation the great empire OF the North Now he Is
back to make report to the president
Through misconStructon officials clothed with temper
ary authority stretched conservation into reservation
and bottled up Alaska.
"Aaskans are desperate and get the country opened
up they would be willing to give anything TO anybody
"Neary in the territory has gone oaek III
population from Is so per through lack OF anspo
tation capital for deveopemnt the latter being possio
without the former
"a railroad tide the Yukon is necessary
and lot OF trails and roads as feeders TO TINS
railroad needed.
Il believe this road will never be built without govern
aid. -,
"There is general plea for the opening OF the coal
fields Whether be done under the leasing system
the government must be decided only after mature
consideration 49,,
"AIr Pincho did not intend that conservation in Alaska
should bottle up the entire country Conservation does not
mean that But there were to help III making
The great Chugach forest takes IN nun
OF where there forests But II
all be reserved until adequate survey oe
valuable public domain be allowed
slip into the hands of monopoly
And this after Seth Mann had been for 80 days in the
hands Chamber of Commerce, eonservations beres
pepemy. -,
They entertained Seth banquet last night The very
atmosphere surcharged with INSTRUMENTATION
Seth would have made hit had he arose and SAID
am for the opening up OF Alaska by private cap
hal Let the people OF Alaska handle the situation
But he didn't say il.
3 Seth seems to be a friend of the ultimate consumer
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-07-30
A Good Man Gone

@ EATTLE and the state OF Washington lost one oil It's
- nobest citizens when the grim reaper without warning
matched the life OF Judge Frederick A. Mcdonald.
Always brimiu OF good humor. always ready with a
word OF encouragement smile cheerful pat on tne oak'
and always actively in the fight for the people Judge Nc
Donald has been inspiration all who have had the
fortune know him.
Judge Mcdonald was 60 years old when he died. but
A. no moment in his life did he lag behind the times Rather
he in the vanguard 49,
He was among who led the procession which con
verted the state into the progressive the union
Judge Mcdonald leaves behind him the memory OF
splendid achievement in a long and useful lfe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-07-30

Fred Peterson visits Seattle quite
often. Always stops at the Wash
ington Annex. where ! was intro
duced TO him by John Perry. Peter.
son is n big gazook in the timber
business. Been up and down tho
Coast. and spanncd the continent.
two or three dozens OF times. ls a
splendid mixer. a good story teller.
been through q lot Of experiences,
and IN an all around llkable fellow.
We were in tho lobby OF the hotel
when a fairy flashed by. Yes, a
fairy. Dressed IN white from head
10 foot. In some filmy. flimey. and.
ahl such summary costume.
DO you know" said Peterson.
that Seattle girls know the knack
~ classy dresslng7 Their street pa
rade II the most fascinating I've
witnessed anywhere"
Street parade7" I asked.
yes their street costumes.
Haven't you ever taken an hour or
two OF Just to watch the fairies
fit by7"
SO the peyt afternoon Vic, The
Star artist and I took In tho street
parade. Vie was anxious TO see a
transparency" He had heard 80
much about II. it's a gown that has
a piece OF cheese cloth or some
thing fiimler yet ss a substitute for
the "sllts."
My goodness, Are there no two
girls in Seattle who dress alike?
We couldn't SEQ them. II there
we're such. And Vic kept his eagle
eye alert and watchful He was go
ing TO spot that cheese cloth trans
parency"
We strolled up and down the
bustllng canyon on Second av. IL
was n nice. sunny afternoon. And
the street parade" as such, was
not overwhelming In numbers. A
few girls leisurely promenaded I'M
der parasol shelter.
But we saw hundreds OF Seattle
girls. just the same. and they belong
10 the street parade"
Where did we see them7
Where7 oh. huckleberry. We
saw them slipping "rubberneck
Hips and 'humpty dump,y fixes
and lover delights" 90 or should |
say lovers delight" for the plural
and heavenly twins and tango
twcaks" and bulgarian bingies, -
and n few other connections with
most remarkable names. invented
by the genius OF the soft boose en-
porinms.
They were at Stokes, and tho
Palace OF Sweets. and Haynes. and
shulfs. and that new place on Pike
St. and Frederick q Nelson's.
They were very much at home in
those places. Anyone could see
that.
One trim little lady strolled into
Stokes all by her lonesome. NY.
but she was dressed swell. Had n
little, snugfitting hat that cncased
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-07-30
OF Course She Can

ND now they've got again jawng back and forth at
"A each other down East discovery oil girl Who
while pursuing musical education, lived for 20 weeks at
cost not exceeding so per week Tor food 49,
There's really nothing remarkable about this case Inc
rih has IAN artistic and somebody has told
her that she would grand opera singer she studies
hard and diets harder 49,
Give girl with much conce, ambition to go
ON the stage" and an artistic temperament and have
party who for time 50 cents or cents
worth OF food per week Flattcry and music are the
main food OF SUCH physicians will testify that is won
derul how long OF them exist mere moiety
Of more material food They simply live their spirits or
on ambition to reach high "C when it's high bacon that
they really But the consumption OF vitality rapid
lust the same and many instances the end comes in the
sanitarium After all, the question is not as to what gr
live on but what IS best that she should 1--we on
We have consider the underpaid and underfed girls
but very highest importance is consideration OF the
effect their condition upon the nation and humanity in
general That girl the soua absorbing pursuit OF music
cares for the OF only so cents worth per week
proves nothing. and would make argument against
demand for $50 worth OF food per week for girls
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-07-30
Yes, There 10 Such a Law

Editor The Star: VIII you kind.
ly let me know. through the col.
umns OF your paper. whether there
II an cighthour working law for
women in the state OF Washington
A certain firm on Western ay.
keeps It's help. an office woman. al.
most every night until 10 O'Clock
and many times until she IN not
able TO catch the last boat and has
10 remain in the city over night.
have understood that Washing.
ton has this law. but don't know
Jus, how 10 30 about making my
self sure. so come TO The Star for
help. A READER
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-07-30
Glad 70 Hear From You

Editor The Star: The articles
you have recently published. writ.
ten by BoAl,. regarding certain
bars OF the city were not. in my
opinion. creditable TO n paper that
has the standing possessed by The
Star.
have read your paper for a long
time and consider a criticism per.
Missile. and perhaps beneficial. 10
the paper. Yours truly.
c. II. NELSON.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-07-30
In Editors
nj all
Destroyed Bunting

Editor The Star: Among the
items In the bill for damages sns.
talncd IN the recent riot. submitted
to Mayor cotterill by the Fourth
ward local OF the socialist party are
-four dozen American flags and ap.
prorimateiy 80 yards OF red. white
and blue bunting" The socialists
fail 20 understand why the patriotic
defenders OF the flag should tram.
pie upon and burn it.--ida Peterson.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-07-30
OdeOn Theatre

DEATHS SHORT CUT. Reliance
THE NOTORIOUS DARE DEVIL.
ALL DIVERS MEET AT SEA, Bron-
cho, one reel
MARINE LAW, JAPANESE COURT
SHIP. Majestic.