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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

| "I THOUGHT YOU WERE LITTLE GIRL.
with a Mexican nurse. Her father
and all the other Americans at the
mine have been killed Any volun-
| teers to go with meT'
"Herer "And here!' And herew A
dozen hands went up. but Jim Der
rick selected six of his sturdiest men.
and, having mounted them suitably.
the seven disappeared into the gather
! ing twilight of the Texas plain.
1t was a good two hours ride to the
bank of the river. and if the bridge
was still intact the river could be
easily crossed.
The men Of the Wet Creek ranch
rode in silence, their young leader and
employer forging on ahead. with his
keen eyes piercing the darkness be-
yond.
'Bridger he called at the end of two
hours, and then they went cautiously,
relieved to find the narrow. decayed
structure still spanning the silent
river
Once on alien territory they pushed
the horses TO a gallop. and mile after
mile was covered until the dark bulk
of the mountain where the St Tomaso
mine was situated doomed to the right
of them.
1t was not necessary to caution the
riders to go slowly now. for they
brought their horses to a walk and ST.
lently approached the mine. Usually
there were signs of life about the mine
at this hour. lights here and there and
the throbbing of machinery.
Now all was silent as the grave be-
low. in which were the murdered bod.
les of Bob Wakeman and his men.
where is the houseg' asked Jim
Derrick of Lanigan.
ION the other side OF that chestnut
grove. Better ride carefully through
that. boss. Those greasers are keen on
ambush. you know"
But their way through the grove was
without incident, md this was alarm
ing I'm the sight of Jim Derrick and
Lanigan. who conferred together in low
tones as they rode side by side.
IF they harm one hair of her pretty
heaa"- choked Lanigau. as they
emerged from the grove into the open
space surrounding a small vine cover
ed adobe house set in the midst OF
wide dooryard.
Jim Derrick made no reply. but his
big hand clinched menacingly.
They slipped from their horses and
tethcred them within the shadow OF
the chestnuts. Then In single flle they
crept toward the little house where
Hight cleaned from curtained win
dow.
Lanigan crept to the window and
came back to Derrick.
They're safe. the little senorita and
the servant. Shall we so in:"
II Will go ahead: you stay close be
hind. IL any of the greasers come np.
You boys hold 'em out here until we
can make a getaway. understand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
APPOINTED BECAUSE SHE KNEW

preparation began earlier. She has
been a student, teacher, an investi-
gator, a traveller and humanitarian
all her life. She brings to- her new
post of duty something more than a
reputation of efficiency. She is mighty
in sympathy and service.
While women have made wonderful
successes in business and in the adj
ministration of educational and chart
table institutions, the work which Miss
Davis undertakes on so large scale
is practically new 10 them. A triumph
here where failures by men have been
numerous cannot fail to establish new
standards for the sex.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
MOOSE IN STATE FIGHTS
viii Have Full Ballots in Most EIec-
tions This Fall.


Chicago, Ill, Jan. 15.-The pro-
gressive party will have full ticket
in a majority of the states for the fall
elections, according to a report from
national headquarters brought by
Medill Mccormick on his return to
Chicago from New York and Washing
ton. Activity in the mountain states
as well as In the Mississippi valley in
dictate. Mr.. Mccormick said. the re
publican organization is dead.
Reports coming into national pro-
gressive headquarters show the party
in all the principal states
are growing continually" said Mr.. Nc
Cormick. There will be a vigorous
senatorial and congressional campaign
carried on by the progressives in the
mountain states, as well as in the
central states. There also will be
county and state tickets. The true
strength OF the progressive party is
only beginning to show.
II look TO see the party gain
strength rapidly as interest In the fall
elections revives. When the execu-
tive committee OF the national progress
slye organization meets I'm New York
the last of. this month We will have
reports from all the states."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
CNew York World. J

II was a high compliment that
Mayor Mitchell paid to women when
he appointed Miss Davis commission
er OF correction, but she was not nam
ed because she is a woman. She as
sumes one OF the most important Of
municipal Offices because she has the
training. the experience and the point
OF view that. in the mayors judg-
ment. give her pre-eminent fitness for
the place.
Miss Davis immediate qualification
for this great responsibility was gain
ed as superintendent OF the Bedford
Reformatory for Maynard Girls, but
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

There are somewha more. than 500
recognized tree species in the United
States of which about 100 are COM
mercially important for timber. OF the
500 recognized species, 800 are rep
resented in the governments newly ac-
quired Appalachian forests. All Amer
lean species, except very few sub
tropical ones on the Florida keys and
in extreme southern Texas are to be
found in one or another of the national
forests
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
Sweet Little Harry.

. MA" said little Harry, I'll tell you
what you ought to do"
What, dear2" his mother asked.
You ought to go over to live in
some country where the people are
Mohammedans."
What on earth ever put such a
thought as that into your dear head,
darling?"
"Cause over there they think all
fat women are beautiful"
Harry, If you dare to open your
mouth again this evening you will be
sent to bed with nothing to eat"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
National Flowers.

/ Teacher-Now. children. can You tell
me what are the national flowers of
England? Class-Roses Teacher-And
France? Class-T-ilies- Teacher-And
Spain: (Silence for minute-then
small voice at back of the schoolroom)
.-Bulrushes, ma'am.-Life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

been sent through :
out the country.
and within a few
weeks the people
Will know how sue
cessfuIly such a tax
can be collected in
the United States.
While many Off
cials will observe
and study the oper-
alton OF the new
law none will bend
n closer scrutiny
upon it than Rep
resentatiye Cordell
Hull, of Tennes-
see, the author of
the law.
II now seems to
be certain that the
law will be amend
ed in certain re-
snects hY the prea-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
Her Fault.

eff I have fault" said Mr.. Hen
peck, "it is that
IF yoI have "a fault?" Mrs. Henpeck
broke in. 'Ha, ha! Excuse me for
laughing. II have a fault it is that
sometimes permit my sense of humor
to get the better of me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
Jan. Is in Ameries0
History.

I716-Philip Livingston, s'sn1
New York. born at Albany, .,,,,.,
lSIl-Abby Kelly SFosten s.rss
list and general radical -. 4.
born; died 1887. Mrs tos's a -
mitted her property to De ss q,
taxes because she could NO.
nor hold Office. -,sx,Il
fso9-George Gemunder, OF ss4t
fame as a maker of yiolips' ~
New York city; born isio
The greatest man IS ne W. ,,,tiet<
with the most invincible res'
Seneca.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

New York inanciers seem to be
still dreaming Of a great central bank,
located on Wall street. but some day
they will wake up TO the fact that the
new currency law recognizes other
parts OF the country besides New
York and makes no provision for the
sort OF institution they talk about.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
No Demand for the Understudy.

I'm afraid" whispered the SOU
brette, iii not be able to appear to-
night. You better get my understudy
to prepare to go on in my place. You
see how hoarse l am"
"Understudy nothin'." replied the
manager. You amt goin' to have to
wrap red flannel around your legs.
are you?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
A Preference.

Our pleasures seldom would be sweet.
It's sad, but for the griefs we bear:
No Joy Is ever made complete
That has not followed tears and care.
I'll not deny that this is so.
But I'd prefer my joys TO be
Cntinged with grief or care. although
They brought Inferior thrills to me.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
Pas Preference.

PA, would you go up in an aero
plane II you had a chance?"
NO. I'D prefer to pay your mothers
expenses TO Reno. New, and let her
become a widow that way"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

Arkansas editor enumerates these
as reasons why men do not go to
church: The Sunday newspaper, the
automobile. tfresOme sermons, the
collection basket. failure to reach the
barber shop on time Saturday night.
misplaced collar buttons and the lure
Il the Sunday morning nap. All
mighty poor reasons, OF course, but
-ome OF the why's" nevertheless.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
Not Iooklna for rrauhls-

DO you ever go through your hus-
bands pockets at night"
Dear me. no. I've been married
three times and have no desire to
have to try II again"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

The American forestry association
has members in every state in the
union, in every province in Canada.
and in every civilized and semi-civiliz-
ed country in the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

Henry Lane Wilson is writing a
book on the Mexican trouble, and
Huerta Is kindly keeping the trouble
in status quo until Henry completes
lrfs work and markets IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

The Chicago Examiner says that
railroad warnings in the future will
read: DO not walk. trot or tango on
-hese tracks"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

+. A Missouri state senator is angry
because he IS being criticized for
having sold his vote for 5000. Pos
IDLY he would feel better about il II
he price had been higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus)
Washington. Jan. 13-The income
tax law is now in Official operation.
Blanks for the personal returns have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

.e Anyway. Brazil may prove TO be
safer place than Mexico for a for
eign minister who doesn't like the
United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
FOREST NOTES

is possible. in order to increase the
mellowness of the tone.
On the Pocatello forest, Idaho,
100000 trees were planted during the
past year, and almost half a million
in the past three years, fully three
fourths of which are alive and doing
we'll.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

Makers of monographs are aiming
to use wood instead o: metal in all
parts OF the instrument where this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

In spite OF the Mexican situation.
The tariff and the currency law. peo-
pie are still inventing new steps for
the tango
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

Experiments in the use of aspen for
check in seasoning and that they turn
water satisfactorily, but that they are
too easily broken in handling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

TERMS-Tcn cents per week by, car
risr. in Rock Island. 50 per year by mail
in advance.
Complaints % delivery service should
be made to the circulation department.
which should also he notified IN every
where - s. desired 90 have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority In the premises.
All comm unications OF arEumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real -uau1e attached FOR publica-
ton No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones in all departments Cen
trsi Union. Rock Island 1f5. 1145 and
2i4s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

EnSIand's enthusiasm over DIR.
Cook must be due 10 the fact that
he is so different from its own polar
explorers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

II villa overthrows and supplants
Huerta, will he cease TO be bandit
or merely do his plundering officially?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

fall on deaf ears-for they are not
righteous and availeth nothing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
THE ARGUS.

Published daily az 1894 Second ave
rue. Rock Island. IL. Entered at the
rcstofhce as second-elass matter.)
Rock Island Member OF the Associated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

BY the !. W. POTTER co.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-31
THIRD PROPOSED AMENDMENT.

The third proposed amendment IL
contained in Chapter 5s6 Of the Laws Of
Minnesota for the year 1918.
PURPOSE; by this amendment II In
sought to authorize the State to con.
struct roads, bitches, fire breaks
through and around unsold state school
and swamp lands, and q S25O.OOO re-
voIving fund. realized and kept nm from
the sale Of such lands, II to be set apart
for such purpose. This n an amend
ment Of Section Of Article of the
Constitution, which law reads as fol-
lows,
Section Q. The proceeds of such
lands as are or hereafter may be grant
ed by the United States for the use OF
schools within each township of this
State shall remain perpetual school
fund to the State; and not more than
one-third (hl of said lands may be
i sSiS ave n years s~ and onethira ShS In tsn
(lO) years but the lands OF the greatest
valuation shall be sold first; provided,
that no portion Of said lands shall be
sold otherwise than at public sale. The
principal Of all funds arising from
sales or other disposition OF lands or
to this State In each township for edu-
cational purposes, shall forever be pre-
served inviofAte and undiminished; and
the income arising from the lease OF
sale Of said school lends shall be dis
throusSout the state. IN proportion 70
the number Of scholars In each town
ship, between the ages CT Ave and
twenty lone years and shall oe faith,
fully applied to the specific objects Of
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-31
BIG MASS MEETING.

Over. 400 Negro voters attended the
meeting of the Negro Voters League
at Lavor Temple Hall on Thursday
evening. The voting strength of the
Negro element was we'll represented.
Every speaker complimented the size
and intelligence of the audience. Atty
B S. Smith acted as chairman on re-
quest of President Chas. Hamilton,
w. M. Scott secretary. Among the
speakers were Congressman Geo r
Smith, Mon. Thos. D. Schall, Hon
E. ]. Westlake, Judges Molyneaux
and Steele, Atty. Chas. G. Laybourn,
Atty. Joseph Murphy, Hon. Albert
Bostis, Mayor Wallace G. Nye, Hon.
Thos. Kneeland, Deputy Sheriff John
p. Wall, Hon. c. L. Sawyer, Atty. o.
M Peabody, Judge ]. A. Dahl, Atty.
Abe Ginsberg, representing Co. At
torney Robertson, Mr.. Geo. w. Hol-
bert, for Hon. Geo. c. Merrill for City
Treasurer, Coroner Gilbert Seashore,
DR.. U. G. Williams, Atty. w. R. Nor
ris, and Hon. w. T. Francis, a men,
Der of State Republican Central Com
mittee. Atty. Smith presided in his
usual admirable way, introducing each
speaker, who in turn was listened to
with marked attention. Atty. Francis
spoke in behalf of Hon., w. E. Lee
impressed upon the voters the neces-
and the State Republican ticket. He
sity of restoring the Republican
majority at Washington os defense
against discriminatory legislation, and
paid high compliment to Congress
men Geo. r. Smith and F. c. Stevens
in commentator of their noble work
in our behalf. Atty. Morris also spoke
in highest terms of Cong. Smith. His
request for support for Candidate
Jepson brought little response. He
approved of the administration of
Mayor Nye and asked for his re-
election. Atty. Smith in conclusion
advised the voters to go to the polls
on Tuesday and vote as men. He was
proud to preside at such creditable
gathering and believed that this year
would prove the actual voting strength
of the Negroes. The meeting was a
creditable ane, and the candidates
were gratified on being able to at
tend.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-31
FOOT BALL
MECcAS CHALLENGE MOHE-
CAMS


The Invincible Meccas of St. Paul
coached by Steve Hopkins the Me-
chanics Arts Star, expect to defeat
the fast Ramblers of Minneapolis at
ago Sunday at Kittsondale. The
Meccas challenge the Mohegans to a
side bet of $4,000 Nov. 18th at any
local park The Meccas at present
are the colored Champions of the
northwest. Having won their title
from John Brown Gophers last year
and defended their title against the
heavy Mohegans last year by score
of I8 to 6.
The Meccas have the same team
as last year except few additions.
The following players report at l 80
Sunday at the Busy Corner, Rondo
& Western, St Paul: Manning, Lyons,
Tucker, Collier, L. Monroe, Starks.
Thompson, Miller, Jones, Barksdale,
Turner, Jackson, Jackmon, Fockes,
Bradley, Captain White, Evans, and
Scott The loss of Hilyard is keenly
felt, who is sick in bed.
Sunday, Nov. 9th, the Meccas play
the Seatons for the championship in
the Ias ID. class ofthe city of ST. Paul
at Lexington Park. Manager John
SON of the Mohegans please call Dale
s2as or Dale ss3s for games, ask for
Chauncey Bradley, Mgr.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-31

circulation bf any petition Is pro-
hibited by law, the percentage Of
etgners required on any petition
provided for in this section shall
be one-half of the percentage speci.
ned In subdivisions A. and G OF
this section.
THE percentage in any case shall
be based upon the total number OF
votes cast for governor at the s, next
provided for in this section shall
contain the signature Of not less
than one-half Of the designated
percentage of the electors in not
less than one-fourth OF the .; Goun.
law or constitutional amendment,
electors who have signed the hrst
shall be qualified to sign the sec,
ond petition. The sufficiency OF All
petitions shall be decided by the
by the court. II the secretary oI
state decides that any petition ID
insufficient, he shall permit q ree-
sonable time for making correc-
tions or for filing additional sig
natures. In the event of legal pro-
ceedings In court to prevent CIV
ing effect to any such petition on
account OF insufficiency, or any
other ground. the burden Of proof
shall be upon the person attacking
the petition. No law or amendment
to the constitution initiated and
approved by the electors as mere
IN provided, shall be held unconsti-
tut1onal, or void on account or the
insumcfency of any initiative petit
tions nor shall the repeal OF any
law submitted by referendum peti-
tom be held invalid for such insuf-
ficiency.
"All initiative laws and constitu-
tional amendments shall be SO SUP.
mitted to the electors as to permit
upon each measure submitted. II
conflicting proposed laws or con-
netting proposed amendments 70
the constitution be approved at the
same election. the one receiving the
highest number of affirmative
votes shall prevail as to conf1icting
THE style Of all legislative meas
ures and amendments to the constt-
tuition initiated by the people under
this section shall be: BE 1t en-.
acted by the people of the State OF
The provisions Of this section
may be enforced by appropriate
legislation, but until such legisla-
ton has been enacted. this section
shall be self-executing."
EFFECT. The effect Of this amend
ment. If adopted, will be to give to tn
electors the privilege Of submitting d
rectly to the voters constitution,
proposed legislation an
The right to suspend and annul Law
enacted by the Legislature.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-31
CITY TREASURER

Geo. c. Merrill received the non
partisan nomination for city treasurer
and is a candidate for election to that
office in the coming election of Ne
vember grid.
Mr.. Merrill has recided in Mime
apolis for thirty-two years.
He is president of Merrill Abstract
Company.
Was one of the organizers and first
president of the Metropolitan Bank.
Was Register of Deeds 1ooI-1eo6.
Was graduated from the Law De-
partment of the U. of M, and admit
ted to the Bar of Minnesota in 1906
Political Advertisement. Ordered
by A. G. Zetterstrom, 1923 So. 4th St,
for which $500 is to be paid.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-31
ST. PETERS A. NJ. e. CHURCH.

ST. PETERS A. NJ. e. CHURCH.
22nd St. near roth Ave. So.
Rev. Thos. B. Stovall. Pastor.
II A. N. How to get Results.
7:4s P. N. The Largest Problem
of the Twentieth Century.
p. N. Forum meeting.
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH
rsth Ave. So. and 9Th St.
Sunday Services
II A. NJ. Seeing Christ" Com
1890 P. M. Sunday School.
6:3o P. M. B. Y. P. U.
munion at close of service.
g. p. M. Endowment of Power"
Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor.
Residence or E. Is ST., Minneapolis.
All are welcome.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-31
SECOND PROPOSED AMENDMENT.

The second proposed amendment Is
contained In Chapter SIS Of the Laws
NJ Minnesota for the year 1918.
PURPOSE, The purpose and object
Of this amendment In to add two Assoc
ciate Justices to the Supreme Court, to
require the concurrence of i've justices
of the Supreme Court before any law
shall be declared UNCONSTITUTIONAL by
such court, and make the Office of Clerk
of the Supreme Court appOintive, and
II an amendment Of Section OF Article
OF the Constitution, which law reads
NJ follows,
Sec. 2. The supreme court shall con-
sist of one chief Justice and two assoc
ciate justices, but the number of the
associate justices may be increased to
z number not exceeding four. by the
legislature, by q two-thirds vote, when
1t shall be deemed necessary 1t shall
have original jurisdiction in such rene
dial cases as may be prescribed by law,
both In law and equity but there shall
be 90 trial by jury In said court. II
shall hold one or more terms in each
year, as the legislature may direct, at
lature may provide, by two-thirds
vote. that one term in each year shall
be held In each or any judicial district.
1t shall be the duty OF such court to
SHAH reporter s Of Its
electors Of the State, one clerk of the
supreme court, who shall hold his office
tor the term of four years. and until
led. and the judges Of the supreme
court, or majority OF them, shalt have
the power to Ill any vacancy in the
til an election can be regularly had" V
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-31

Mrs c. H. Williams of 4o4 E. oath
St. entertained at farewell dinner
for Mrs E B. Thornton, of St
Louis, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1914. The
guests were Mesdames E. B. Thorn
ton, Geo. Peal, Pope, Kinslow, Vim
Haines, and Ida Avian.
Miss Victoria Kemp one of the mos,
promising young ladies of our city is
very i'll Her many friends wish her
a speedy recovery.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-31
HON. w. E. LEE.
Republican Candidate
FOR GOVERNOR.
WINS CIVIL RIGHTS SUIT.

Harry Hardaman brought suit
against the proprietor of the Nicollet
Hotel at St. Peter, Mimi, for viola
ton of the Civil Rights Statue in
March 1914. The action was tried
before a jury in the District Court at
ST. Peter on Oct. 70, which returned
for him a substantial verdict in dam
ages. Atty. Brown S. Smith defended
Hardaman assisted by Mr. Gale p.
Hilyer. ...s.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-31

The South Side Barber Shop has
moved from 1910 Wash. Ave So. to
IIot Washington Ave. So. They
have secured corner location at nth
Ave. and is ready for business.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-31
VOTE FOR LEE.

Any attempt to fool Negro, into
voting a Democrat ticket because of
the county option issue of the Repub-
lican campaign is an insult to his in
telligence and futile proposition.