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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-18
Attempt Made When Party
Enters Auto in Park Row,
Opposite City Hall.
WOULD-BE ASSASSIN =
MICHAEL MAHONEYw
Evidently Insane Crank-harp'
on Goethals Incident-lnjured
Attorney Will Recover.
Mr.. POLK WILL BE OUT SOON.

At 2 o'clock this morning Mr.
Polk was sleeping quietly. Or.
HartweIi, tho family physician, who
visited him late in the evening, said
his wound showed no signs Of blood
poisoning, and that he would be up
In two or three days. The bullet
was removed from his jaw las,
night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-18

John Purroy Mitchell had his
taste of the possible death that
fronts the Mayor of New York
terday, when Michael P. Mahon
shabby, half-demented man, she
rectly at him, the powder burnin
right ear as he lodged and the
striking Corporation Counst
L. Polk in the chin.
The Mayor had seated his
his automobile in front of Cit
about 1:3O in the afternoon,
is his habit, his hand gripped {
tomato pistol that he always
in his right coat pocket when
through the streets.
AS the shot sounded and he fe
sting the Mayor half rose, tug7
the pistol, which stuck in bis
He wrenched it free and was re
shoot back. when Police Comma
er Woods, who was standing
machine, leaped at the would-be
derer and grabbed him by the
At the same instant the CHI
John G. Neun, grappled with
sassin and the three rolled in
AS they struggled three NOR
piled on in football fashion.
missioner Woods rose out d
writhing heap with the pistol, 4
ing "I've got it," and the rext il
a police whistle sounded and
patrolmen from the City Hall s
were surrounding the Mayor al
prisoner.
Mayor Mitchell standing in tn
neau, had the blue automatic
hand and was looking about 70 I
one else who might want to KIM
After a calm survey OF the crowd
came rushing at the sound OF thd
and the unusual sight OF the \
with a drawn pistol. he turned I'd
poration Counsel Polk, who still
beside him, holding his chin,
which blood was pouring.
STOPPING, the Mayor, still hol(
revolver, helped Polk to mis- 4
out of the automobile. AS tRy
slowly to the City Hall s.
Mayor had the revolver swinS
his hand, and did not pocket i'll
reached the station house. Ala
up the path to the station htt
peating: They meant it fohv
they got you, Frank" IN
A brief examination by tee \
surgeon showed the bullet entere,
left side of Mr.. Polk's chin and
out his right cheek, knocking ouj
teeth. The wound, while paint,
not serious.
The man who did the shooting
political crank, a derelict, who sa.
has been laying for the Mayor I
week and nearly got him on We,
day.
His extravagances are running
city" he told the police. HE sol,
city out for S65,0O0,OO0 in bonds,
$50, 100000 would have run the cit
years"
Both the Mayor and his assa
were in the station house after
shooting surrounded by detectives
reporters when the Mayor, confro
him, said kindly: "Old man. VIII
you want to kill me?" Mahoney
gered his scraggly white beard a
ute and looked at the Mayor
Then he shrugged his shoulders
mumbled "Huh?"
And that was the most the !
could Get out of him until late il
afternoon. lis name had been
out as David Rose. because OF
marking on his collar and underw
When searched three letters
found on him, two addressed TO IN
Mitchell, City" and one to N
Armstrong, Pittsburgh. Pa"
letters were written half intellig
and told o. grievances against
Mayor, p; -ticularly because he WI
to bring Colonel Goethals here as
missioner. Mahoney believed Goe
a murderer.
During all the processes Of ques
ing by Second Deputy Commiss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-18
President Wilson Aroused.
This Mornings News.
LOCAL.

LOCAL. Page.
Crank Shoots at Mayor. Hits Polk. ...
Almost Expected II" Says Mayor.
Threats Led Mayor 70 Carry Gun.
Nahoney, Grilled. Raves at Lawyer. 3
AutchePs Peril Recalls Gaynor's..... A
Bids Park Money BE Spent on Park.
Beachey Has New Thrills.
Theft Of Steak Betrays Fugitiye.... 6
Asks New Haven Restitution........
j.. o. Mills Estate S6,227391........ 8
Death OF II Called Negligence. 20
Gunmen's Aid Cot $12 for Perjury. 20
Police Auto Thieves Aid is Hurt. 20
GENERAL.
Huerta Not Pledged to Salute.
Arrested for Year-Old Murder. 4
Senator'S Resent Huerta's Quibbles.. 5
Fears Canals VIII Wreck Railroads. S
McAdoo-Wilson Wedding on May T.. 2
FOREIGN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-18

Washington. April 1.-THE Mexican
situation Is again acute. In fact, It is
critical
Huerta has not promised to salute
the American flag. He has received
the American demands for salute
and has replied with proposals Of his
own.
The expansive optimism OF the ad-
lministration yesterday was unjustiied.
\ Il was intimated most clearly yester-
Aav that information had been re-
Yeived that Huerta would fire the sa-
lutte which Rear Admiral Mayo eight
days ago demanded Of the Mexican
authorities at Tampico. The Secre-
tary OF State, in high good humor, as
sured foreigu diplomats that the mat
ter had beer adjusted without war.
President Wilson is exasperated al
most beyond measure by Huerta's at
titude, and there was sent to Mexico
city to-day what is described as "a
final message" that the original
American demand made by Rear Ad-
rniral Mayo stands and that the salute
must be fired accordingly. The gov
ernment Of the United States will en-
tertain no more counter proposals. The
salute must be fired or reprisals will
be initiated.
President Wilson Aroused.
President wilson's feeling that the
time has come for a settlement Of the
whole Mexican problem is growing
stronger because q The maneuvres Of
President Huerta, which, in the opin-
ion Of diplomats stationed in Washing
ton, threaten again to amount to
diplomatic triumph by Huerta over the
United States.
II appears that the complacent hope
fulness Of yesterday was inspired by
Continued on page 3, column
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-21

Jones 4o. He given his warrant and the city out
$6575 for meals and $4 for the service of William Medium
watching them total $685. while they did about oS days wor
making wage account of $2S4 day. and tools furnished by the
city and beds furnished by the county, and all Blacfoot was re-
ocng that they getting the and alleys cleaned
for nothing when really costing three dollars day
per
Nor this ALL of the laid down his rake and walked
away and he taken off of the she board bill until
the day after he disappeared Two of the offered
employment regular wages by Alexander Yoe and they went
work for him by special agreement with the officers and
Yoe advanced money for them pay for their meals and they
paid for them and longer charged against the city by the
restaurant but charged against the city by Jones' and the
chief of police informed the council of this when they
sdering the bill.
THIS WAS NOBODY'S FAULT
One of the last of these to be discharged was Will
Thorpe and he tried around get employment and failing
do and having been given "a hours get of town
get employment he tried beating his way out the train
Friday evening" April 10TH and got his foot crushed under the
wheels He taken the hospital where his foot ampu
tated and the April meeting bills for $75 presented
and SAL At the July meeting the board held up
bill for his and keep but finally allowed it. and at the
received confidential advice indicating that there
thing wrong about the surgical given him by the county
physician when it should have been healing There is nothing
indicate that the board made any investigation of the charge
Federal prisoners paid for by the government the
basis of u cents day for three meals.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-21
you think would let him go till morning without anything
to eat2"
SAYS RESTAURANTS REQUIRE THE CASH


His bill for lunches questioned and he explained that his
regular charge for meals day, and that when the pr
worked meal served and charged for
lunch He said his bill for lunches what the restaurant
charged him; that Jim 1uD had charge of the feeding of
the prisoners and paid the the end of every month
and that he Jones' paid Jim When asked why he did not have
the carry the the end of the quarter and
present their bill for goods furnished the other people
for other goods he said that did believe the
would want do that That they would not want to carry the
accounts long bysander remarked that the average
had enough capital carry that long
and of the board remarked that this probably
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-21
JONES BECOMES PH1LANTHRoP1C

Tones stood before the board and said he was no longer
charging for meals that served He admitted that he
had been doing up the time the board adopted the reou
ton not to pay such charges He said that brought
n after supper had been served to the prisoners and he wanted
spper thew sent out and had brought him. and added Do
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-21

Irrigation District
tracts
Of district
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-21

conversation Finding that ego knew about the written report
Jones quit denying and began making for the filth
ATTEMPTED l PAPERSn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-14
TAFr-S PRIZE REcIPE:.

Theswires clicked recently informa-
ton that former President Taft had
ordered a New Haven tailor TO reduce
the waist measurement of 80 pairs of
trousers. Since retiring from the
presidency and taking professorship
Judge Taft has lost so pounds and re-
duced his waist measure six inches.
This refers to a somewhat extraordi-
nary news item and not made because
of the tremendous number of pairs OF
trousers in Mr.. Taft's wardrobe. In
deed that is far from a record for pro-
fessionaI dressers or even for the more
particular kind OF politicians The late
President Chester A Arthur Is known
20 have had as high as 40 pairs OF
trousers built from a single fall model
TO say nothing of what, happened the
previous spring.
Former President Taft has, how
ever. discovered the secret of how TO
get thin without being physically dis
abled but unfortunately the recipe is
not available for the average citizen.
Not every fat map has United
States presidency TO retire from or
university chair as a destination
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-14
The Untainted News Service

Melville Z. Stone. general manager
OF the Associated Press. lectured Sun
day on What Is News?' in the Park
Avenue Methodist Episcopal church.
New York.
81 am often amazed" said Mr.. Stone.
at the ignorance of many persons i'll
their ideas of the Associated Press.
was asked ar a church some time
ago whether Mr.. Morgan. Mr.. Rookie
Teller and other magnates were
members OF the Associated Press.
This is absurd. The Associated Press
is prevented by Its charter from max
ing money.
There are 900 newspapers that are
members OF the Associated Press, and
each is a censor or the news Of the
Associated Press. You can easily see
that the news must be unbiased and
impartial IN order not to offend any of
them.
The Associated Press Is fountain
of pure news. There are 100000 of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-14

subscribers OF newspapers who read
the news of the Associated Press anu
Il is fair to say that the average press
dispatch may be read by from 5o'VVo''
900 to 100000 persons.
II. as general manager, would be
able, perhaps, to send corrupt dis
patch in the interest of big Interests
through the Associated Press, but 1t
would be the last time l would ever
do it, In fact, l do not believe ]
could get an article of such character
into print. 1t would be questioned
fearlessly by the assistants in my own
office.
Some time ago certain medicines
were used largely for suicidal pur-
poses. Through a strange working OF
the mind it seems that the mention of
the kind OF medicine used caused
others to commit suicide by the same
means. The Associated Press then
omitted the name of this medicine in
its dispatches wherever possible"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-14
FAVORING FOREIGN NAMES

upon its kings. noblemen, statesmen
and heroes. The colonists were also
fond of bestowing upon their new
places of residence the names of the
towns and counties they had left in
England. Even long after the colonial
period conditions were not much diff
ferent in some parts OF the country,
and as late as 1860 it was estimated
that seven-eighths of the people of Mas
sachusetts were descended from col
onists who had arrived before 1641.
While these facts apply to the east
ern states, they do not cover the no
menclature of the west, where the same
following of foreign models is notice
able II there were a trace in the west
of the old disposition to reproduce the
names of former homes, that would
be a simple explanation; but there is
the same use of historical and classic
names associated with Europe. A
list of new stations on one of the Pa
cific railroads named short time ago
does not contain even one American
designation.
Many of the original Indian names
are noticeably euphonious, such as
Allegheny. Susquehanna, Pocahontas,
and host of others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-14
CNew York Globe.)

CNew York Globe.)
Don't be blue" is the motto for
the new year suggested by John Wanna
maker, and it is a good one for all of
us to subscribe to. In an address re-
Gently the former postmaster general
took occasion to sound a note of dis
tinct optimism and rebuke the calam-
ity howlers who have been SO busy of
late. Mr.. Wanamaker as one of the
greatest manufacturers and mer-
chants in the country is thoroughly
familiar with conditions, and what he
has TO say about business affairs al
ways carries great weight. AS he aptly
sums up:
THE man who sees nothing but dis
aster ahead is not a true American. If
he brings a fresh bushel of doubts
every morning he is a pestilence
maker. For myself / am free to say
that will put such a man outside OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-14

Why should not be always glad?
Our every trouble might be worse:
Strap-hanging is not half as bad
As resting easy in hearse;
why should cavil or complain
Or ever have case of blues?
What II new hats should give such pain
AS we must suffer from new shoes?
Why should not be always gayf
Why should we magnify our cares7
You know it is not always May.
With furniture piled on the stairs
II you should lose arm, 'twould be
No sign that you should NOPE around,
It might be worse. for. don't you see.
You'd then have one less thumb to
pound?
So. brother. why be sad at heart, ,
Or ever wear the mask of woe?
II your suspenders come apart
There still are safety pins. you know;
When you lose your teeth and hair
And may not win them back again
Be thankful that your nose is where .
1t was intended to remain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-14

CNew York Press.)
writer in a periodical quotes a
foreign visitor. surprised at the great
number OF European names used in
this country and the imitation OF for
eign ideas generally, as remarking that
the parrot instead of the eagle ought
TO be the national emblem.
II appears that the favorite designa-
tons OF towns in America are Chester,
Newport and Troy. There are 80 Of
the first. 80 of the second and 2S of
the third. Canton. Oxford, Waverly.
Belmont and Auburn are close behind.
There are 81 waterloos to seven Bun
ker Hills; Is wellingtons and IS Well
lesleys. as compared with IS Wash
ingtons; % Nelson's 10 II Decaturs and
one Farragut Not only do names bas-
ed upon historical events in this coun-
try make a poor array beside the i'm
ported variety. but Indian names are
lacking.
One reason for this condition which
will occur to everybody is the fact that
a large proportion of the names were
bestowed during the colonial period,
when the thoughts of Americans were
conferred upon the mother country and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-14
NEXT. THE TRUSTS.

When President Wilson set about
the hazardous task of distributing the
nations prosperity so that every
legitimate business was given an op-
portunity TO share the Astounding
wealth OF this country. he mapped
out a definite program of three parts
The first part vas the reduction
and sane revision OF the tariff. The
second was the framing OF a currency
measure providing for a more elastic
medium in times OF financial stress.
The third was the regulation Of the
trusts.
Tariff. currency and trusts formed
-le triple program OF the president
The tariff bill has been passed.
The currency measure has been pass
I'd. Congress now. at the presidents
direction. is 10 attack the problem OF
the trusts.
May the same success attend Wood
row Wilson's Efforts
The democratic party under WI
sons strong leadership has made r
record for constructive legislation in
the past nine months not excelled in
any Ike period OF the nations history.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-14

the succeeding term. which is the one
that follows the term Mr.. Sherman Is
now filling out. Mr.. S.ringer made
the point that he once received demo-
cratic primary indorsement. and he
asks that this be continued through
another primary. thus giving him a
chance to see. that the will OF the par
y as expressed in primary in 1908 is
carried out
Mr.. Stringer maintained that the
down-state part OF Illinois. with some
thing like two-thirds OF the states
voters, IS entitled to one OF the two
senator's. Doubtless he is going to
have a great deal to say along this
line in the primary campaign that is
ahead.
Several months ago IL was an
nounced that Mr.. Stringer would
change his mind and not become a
candidate for senator.
Mr.. Stringer in his sp, ech at Ponti-
&C burnt the bridges" ard now he is
an avowed candidate and wants the
primary vote of every democrat who
goes to the polls. He will go to the
senate or he will stay at home in
Lincoln. That is the way he puts the
situation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-14
DON'T BE BLUE

my door to carry his infection to the
winds. The breeders of panic ought
to be deported. l have no fear of any
serious unsettlement of business or
of any long disturbance of prosperity.
In a word, we have lots of room in
this country for courage, energy and
enterprise, but there is no room or
reason for a panic. What the presi-
dent wants and the country wants are
men-strong men, unselfish and broad
visioned, able men-to help him and
his cabinet TO lead the way"
So, Mr. Business Man, start the new
year right. Look cheerful and be
cheerful, confident that a new era of
substantial prosperity is at hand.
Don't listen to the croaker. Turn a
deaf ear to him and he soon will quit
croaking. And, as Mr.. Wanamaker
says, Don't be blue" The time for
that went with the passing of the old
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-14
AMERICANS TO STUDY IN MUNICH

SCHOOLS.
BY special arrangements between the
city authorities OF Munich. Germany,
and the United States bureau OF edu-
cation, a party OF American teachers.
not TO exceed 25. will go to Germany
in April TO serve as student-teachers-
students preparing to teach-in the
trade continuation schools OF Munich.
They will remain in Munich from April
10 July, and will have unusual oppor-
tunities for studying the methods by
which one OF the foremost cities OF
Europe educates its citizens. particu-
laIly in the field of industrial train
ing. in which the work of Munich under
Dr. Kerschensteiner Is conspicuous.
1T is 10 be hoped that American
teachers OF manual training and indus
trial subjects will take advantage of
this opportunity said DR.. ClaXton.
commissioner OF education. in announc-
ing the plan. 1T means getting at
first hand the experience of one of the
most notable industrial education sys-
TENS OF Europe. l.. l. Summers. a spe-
cial collaboration OF this bureau. who
has recently returned from a study of
German conditions and is now lectur-
ing in this country, reports that DR..
Kerschensteiner. Inspector Schmied,
and the city authorities are particular
" anxious 10 welcome a party of rep
resentative teachers from the United
States. The official nature OF the in
vitation from the mayor and council OF
the city gives il added attractiveness.
Some OF the courses IN which the
visiting teachers viii be permitted to
take part are: Art-forging, goldsmith
ing. copperwork. bookbinding, printing.
TYPOGRAPHY. glasspainting. decorating,
cabinet making, and fine mechanics. !
The official notice also informs us that
the Americans will be allowed to keep !
what they make IL they pay for the |
The notices state that the usual Ger |
man school fees, amounting in this |
case to 81 a month. will be charged. |
The chief expense will be for trans |
Dortation. board and lodging being COM |
cheap. Bureau officials be |
ieve that some communities where in !
iustrial training is in an experimental !
stage would be justified in giving teach /
ers leave of absence and paying their /
expenses for this trip.
The bureau OF education announces |
hat II will answer inquiries from /
teachers who may be interested in the
plan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-14
sTRrNGER IN THE RACE

Lawrence 3. s:ringer. now congress
n.an-at-Iarge. the other night at Pom
fiae announced his candidacy for the
United States senate 10 succeed Sena-
tor L. Y Sherman. First Mr.. Stringer
will try for the democratic nomina-
ton.
Mr.. Stringer made a strong state
men OF his cause. He told that in
1908 he had the support OF the demo
cratic party In primary. carrying
every district in the state. Then lie
told OF the ENHANCEMENT at Spring
field in the legislative session OF 1909.
the time that William LoFimer was
chosen senator.
Mr. Stringer mentioned that at the
time OF Lorimer's selection he an
bounced he would be q candidate for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-14
ousted Woman Teacher Wins.

Kankakee. ILL.,, Jan. 14.-Miss Flor
ence Schwartz. a University of Chi
cago graduate. who was a teacher in
the Manteno high school until Dec. IL
when she was removed for going away
without obtaining leave of absence,
returned TO that place yesterday to
demand her reinstatement and the
discharge Of Frederick Parrish OF Mon
mouth. Ill. who had been appointed
her successor. c. A. Gregory. prin-
cipal OF the high school and hostile TO
County Superintendent s. V. Saltz-
giver. who employed Parrish, gave
ParTfsh's classes 10 Miss Schwartz
yesterday. After Parrish was ousted.
citizens of Manteno gave him $500 to
cover his expenses in moving to that
place. Miss Schwartz was reengaged
but the board OF education sent Greg
DRY the following notice: Hereafter
devote more energy TO school duties
and leave community affairs alone"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-14

the Findlay man who charged himself
with assisting in the lynching of Henry
Wildman on Oct. Is. 1886, and who is
now in the Monticello Jail, is the opin-
ion of officials today. Trigg implicat-
ed no one else in the lynching and
nearly all the persons he mentioned
are now dead. There is a general
feeling of pity for Trigg and it is
probable that the charges against him
will be dropped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-14
Advice.

When You think the Fates betray yo,
Whine about it:
When your efforts fail to pay you
Whine about it:
Don't brace up or keep on trying,
Spend your time in bitter signing,
Let the world behold YOU crying
Whine about It.
When your Iiver's acting badly
Whine about il:
Sit around and murnur sadly
Whine about 1t;
Time was merely made TO fritter;
When your luck is bad grow bitter.
Be n weakling and a gutter
Whine about il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-14

81 am beginning to fear" said Rev.
Mr.. Goodman, that may be injecting
too much humor into my sermons.
The people may fall into the habit of
neglecting TO take me seriously
"Oh, don't worry about that, dear
his wife replied. Whenever you be-
gin TO notice that they are not taking
you seriously just ask them to raise
your salary"